Senior Internal Audit Data Analyst

Saia Inc. • Johns Creek, GA

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About The Position

Ready To Go Further? Saia is a different kind of logistics and transportation company. We do things the right way. You‘ll see it in our commitment to our people, customers, and community. You‘ll feel it in the support you get on day one – from leadership and from your team. A job with Saia is packed with opportunity – from learning new skills and advancing to competitive compensation and great benefits. It's all here and it’s exactly what going further is all about. Position Summary Executes risk-based assurance and advisory engagements in alignment with the IIA Global Internal Audit Standards to provide independent, objective insight that supports the organization’s ability to create, protect, and sustain value. Leverages advanced data analytics and AI technologies to enhance audit and enterprise risk management effectiveness while designing and operationalizing analytics, automation, and continuous monitoring solutions across financial, operational, and compliance activities.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Read, write, communicate and comprehend the English language in order to perform the various tasks of the job, including but not limited to: converse with co-workers and members of the general public, including customers; understand oral and written instructions as well as governmental regulations; respond to questions and inquiries from management and government representatives; and accurately complete various documents, reports and records required of the position.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, data science, information systems, or a related field.
• 5+ years of data analytics or related experience, preferably within public accounting or internal audit in a publicly held company.
• Strong experience with data analytics and visualization tools such as Alteryx, Power BI, SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS), and Excel Power Query.
• Proficiency in SQL and Python for data extraction, transformation, and analysis.
• Knowledge of audit principles, enterprise risk management, and Global Internal Audit Standards with relevant certifications such as CPA, CIA, CISA, or analytics tools.

Responsibilities

• Partners with audit teams to identify and design analytics-driven solutions that enhance risk assessment, audit testing, and continuous monitoring activities in support of the organization’s strategic objectives.
• Leads the planning, execution, and reporting of corporate audits, ensuring compliance with Global Internal Audit Standards.
• Develops and executes complex data analytics procedures to address audit objectives, detect anomalies, and evaluate potential risks or opportunities.
• Extracts, cleans, transforms, and prepares data from multiple systems using tools such as Alteryx, Power BI, SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS), and Excel Power Query.
• Applies programming skills in SQL and Python to design repeatable workflows that enable automated testing, continuous monitoring, and data-driven audit processes.
• Creates dashboards, reports, and visualizations to communicate results and support decision-making across all levels of the organization.
• Assists in risk assessments and develops value-added recommendations, insights, trends, and risk identification through data analytics for audit teams, management, and executives.
• Identifies trends and patterns that indicate control weaknesses, inefficiencies, or fraud, and maintains strong, collaborative relationships with stakeholders.

Benefits

• At Saia, your success is our success! That’s why we work hard to provide you with what you need to build an awesome career. We are committed to rewarding superior employee performance so that when you work hard, your achievements won’t go unnoticed.
• Make Your Move At Saia, our people are the reason we’ve been successful for over a century in the industry. Together, we’ve created a positive culture that’s driven by our core values – like dignity and respect, a customer-first approach, safety and more.
• With hundreds of terminals across the country and growing, we’re always looking for more collaborative and motivated individuals to join our team. So, if you’re ready to put your career on a solid path, let’s go further.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED