Manager - Global Audit at Diageo

About the Role

• We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Internal Audit Data Analyst to join our team. This role combines strong data analytics capabilities with internal audit methodology to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of our audit processes. You will be responsible for leveraging advanced data analytics tools, including Alteryx, Databricks and Power BI, to analyse large datasets, identify trends and anomalies, and provide data-driven insights to inform and improve our internal controls and risk management.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum of 6 - 8 years’ experience. Experience as an internal/ process/SOX auditor, risk management consulting, and business process improvement is preferred.
• A master's degree in a relevant field such as Data Analytics, Accounting, Finance (CA will be added advantage), Information Systems, or Computer Science.
• Proven hands-on experience with Alteryx/Databricks for data extraction, transformation, & workflow automation and creating interactive reports and dashboards using Power BI. (Certification will be added advantage)
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills to find out deeper insights, including root cause analysis, and ability to communicate findings in a structured way.
• Strong understanding of internal audit methodologies, risk assessment, and internal controls.
• Relationship management and business partnering skills – proven experience of building, developing, and sustaining relationships with operating management.
• Strong social skills and the ability to communicate optimally at all levels both internally and externally (written and verbal).

Areas of responsibility: Key accountabilities:

• Execute complex internal audit assurance reviews and ensure End to end project management (including timely delivery) in line with CARE’s ways of working (WoW) to provide assurance on the effectiveness of risk management and control procedures.
• Provide insights and solutions that promote effective and efficient business operations and IT governance, enhanced controls, and better risk management. Synthesise, analyse, and translate internal and relevant external data into meaningful insights and risk identification.
• Collaborate with internal audit teams and business partners to understand audit objectives and identify opportunities where data analytics can be applied to enhance audit effectiveness.
• Design, develop, and execute data analytics routines and repeatable workflows using Alteryx or Databricks to extract, transform, and load (ETL) data from various source systems, such as ERPs and databases.
• Create and maintain interactive dashboards, reports, and data visualizations using Power BI to communicate audit findings, risks, and trends to audit teams and senior management.
• Provide training and guidance to less experienced team members on data analytics tools and techniques.
• Support with relationship management for key elements of the business including CARE function. This includes engaging with stakeholders at all levels as a trusted business partner and supporting the embedding of governance, risk and compliance.  

Leadership Attributes Required: 

Win Through Execution

• Quickly Build strong relationships ‘on the ground’ with business partners.
• Deliver a strong performance as a team leader on key assignments. Demonstrate an understanding of business and process risks across multiple business areas.
• Empowered to articulate effective and efficient risk mitigation strategies. Demonstrate thorough and consistent knowledge and application of our WoW.
• Stay focused with a positive outlook, demonstrate rigour and brilliant execution.

Shape the Future

• Stay focused with a positive outlook, demonstrate rigour and brilliant execution.

Inspire Through Purpose

• Role model the Diageo values and culture (especially in relation to standards of controls and compliance) and demonstrate high standards of personal integrity to inspire others.
• Build and sustain trust with key business partners.

End Date: December 17, 2025