Job Description

Company :

Key Responsibilities:

Data Extraction & ETL: Assist in extracting data from various systems and local databases; perform data cleaning and mapping to ensure consistency across the Group.

Audit Support: Collaborate with field auditors during the planning phase to identify high-risk areas using exploratory data analysis.

Statistical Outlier Analysis: Apply statistical techniques to identify instances that deviate significantly from the historical norms or benchmarks.

Joint Reporting: Partner with Lead Auditors to create "Data Stories"—using visualizations to help the operational team explain complex findings to Management

Communication: Present analytical findings to the internal audit team, helping them understand what the data suggests about the subsidiary’s control environment.

Education & Experience

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Data Science, Finance, Accounting, or Information Systems.

Experience: 0–2 years of experience. A background in Audit Analytics, Data Science or Business Intelligence is a strong plus.

Candidates possessing one or more of the following will be highly regarded:

Data Visualization: Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate (PL-300) or equivalent Tableau Desktop Specialist.

Programming: PCEP (Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer) or evidence of Python/R proficiency through a portfolio.

Cloud Infrastructure: Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals (DP-900) or Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900).

Technical Skills

SQL Proficiency: Ability to join complex tables and clean data from disparate data sources.

Visualization: Skill in Power BI or Tableau—specifically creating "Exploratory Dashboards" that allow auditors to drill down into data and uncover trends and patterns.

Excel Mastery: Advanced formulas and Power Query for quick data manipulation in the field.

Python for Data Science: Proficiency in Pandas, NumPy, and Matplotlib/Seaborn for data cleaning, merging disparate subsidiary datasets, and performing statistical anomaly detection.

Soft Skills

The "Detective" Mindset: A natural curiosity to find the irregularities in a sea of data.

Active Listening: The ability to listen to an auditor’s manual process and visualize a way to automate it.

Agility: Comfortable working in a fast-paced audit environment where priorities can shift based on what the operational team finds on the ground.

Clear Communication: The ability to explain technical data results to a wide range of technical and non-technical audiences.

About us :

Sime is a partner of choice for the world's best brands in the Automotive and Industrial Equipment sectors. We deliver sustainable value to our stakeholders through operational excellence, high performance standards and good corporate governance. Founded in 1910, Sime Darby Berhad today has a workforce of approximately 30,000 employees and a presence in 18 countries and territories across the Asia Pacific region. It is listed on the main market of Bursa Malaysia.

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