Data Analytics Senior Auditor

Role overview 

The Data Analytics Senior Auditor is a critical role within Holcim’s Group Internal Audit function, designed to bridge the gap between traditional risk assurance and modern data science. This position is responsible for executing high-impact audit and advisory engagements through advanced data analytics while maintaining and enhancing our centralized analytics platform to drive operational efficiency across the global function.

Your responsibilities will include: 

1. Audit Execution & Strategic Advisory

• Analytics-Driven Auditing: Lead and execute audit engagements across global Operating Countries, Shared Service Centers, and Corporate Functions, integrating data analytics throughout the entire audit lifecycle (planning, execution, and reporting).

• Continuous Auditing: Develop and implement automated testing and continuous auditing scripts to shift the function toward proactive risk management.

• Knowledge Leadership: Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) by coaching the wider audit team on analytics methodologies and translating complex business requirements into technical visual outputs.
  
  

2. Platform Management & Innovation

• Platform Enhancement: Maintain and optimize the centralized audit analytics platform, ensuring it remains a robust tool for the global audit community.

• Data Engineering: Design and manage ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) pipelines to ensure data integrity and accessibility for audit purposes.

• Visualization: Create sophisticated dashboards and reports using Qlik Sense or Tableau to provide senior leadership with actionable insights.
  
  

Professional Requirements & Must-Haves:

1. Experience & Education

• Professional Background: 3 to 5 years of professional experience in Data Analytics, IT Audit, or an equivalent quantitative field. Experience within a "Big 4" or a large multinational corporate environment is highly preferred.

• Education: University degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, or Finance with a strong focus on quantitative analysis.
  

2. Technical Proficiencies

• Programming & Databases: Advanced proficiency in SQL is mandatory. Working knowledge of Python or R for data manipulation and statistical analysis is required.

• Data Visualization: Proven experience in designing business intelligence solutions using Qlik Sense or Tableau.

• Audit Methodology: Solid understanding of data quality, internal controls, and reconciliation concepts within an audit or risk framework.

• ERP Knowledge (Advantageous): Familiarity with large ERP datasets, specifically SAP ECC or S/4HANA, is considered a significant plus.
  
  

Languages & Mobility:

• Communication: Fluency in spoken and written English is essential for this global role. Proficiency in French, Spanish, or German is a distinct advantage.

• Mobility: This position requires a global mindset and the ability to travel internationally up to 50% of the time (approximately 18–23 weeks annually).
  
  

Behavioral Competencies:

• High degree of integrity, independence, and objectivity.

• Strong analytical thinking with the ability to challenge the status quo constructively.

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
  
  

Holcim is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We support equal opportunities for everyone, regardless of race, national origin, gender, sexuality, disability, or age.