Internal Audit and Data Analyst

CSI Leasing Inc•Weldon Spring, MO

About The Position

This role is designed for accounting, finance, or IT professionals with strong data, systems, or analytical skills who are interested in learning internal audit. Prior audit experience is not required. The Internal Auditor & Data Analytics I will support audits by analyzing data, working with business and system data, improving processes through automation (basic), and helping identify risks and improvement opportunities across the organization. Training and guidance will be provided by senior audit staff.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business, Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Analytics, or a related field.
Strong analytical skills with experience working with data.
Strong Excel skills or equivalent analytical tools.
Working knowledge of SQL and/or Power BI (or similar reporting and analytics tools) or interest in developing the knowledge early in the job.
Experience with data extraction, data cleansing, validation, or transformation from financial or system sources.
Interest in learning internal audit concepts, business processes, risk, and controls.
Ability to clearly explain data results to non-technical audiences.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Willingness to travel up to 40%.
Must reside in St. Louis, Missouri or be willing to relocate.

Nice To Haves

Background in public accounting, corporate accounting, IT, data engineering, systems support, or business intelligence.
Exposure to internal audit or internal controls.
Experience with automation tools such as Power Automate, VBA, Office Scripts, Python, or similar scripting tools.
Experience working with ERP systems, data warehouses, or large transactional systems.

Responsibilities

Extract, cleanse, and validate data from ERP systems, databases, and reporting tools (i.e. SQL, Power BI, Salesforce.com) to analyze large or complex data sets.
Analyze financial, operational, and IT data to identify trends, risks, and anomalies.
Develop and maintain Excel-based analyses, including pivot tables, formulas, and basic macros.
Develop simple automations or scripts to improve audit efficiency and repeatability.
Support operational, financial, compliance, SOX, and IT-related audits under the guidance of a Senior Internal Auditor.
Gain an understanding of business processes, financial data, system workflows, and key controls.
Prepare clear, well-organized audit documentation and workpapers .
Assist in drafting audit findings and practical, actionable recommendations.
Communicate effectively with business and IT stakeholders regarding data, processes, and audit results.
Participate in risk assessments, audit planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.