About the role

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The Manager, Data Analyst (Audit) will lead Sembcorp's Group Integrated Audit department's continuous assurance program by designing and deploying AI-enabled data analytics solutions. This role involves partnering with auditors, business units, and digital teams to detect anomalies, strengthen governance, and improve audit effectiveness through data-driven insights. The position requires hands-on technical expertise in data science and strong collaborative skills to drive proactive risk management across the organization.

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Key Responsibilities

Operate and enhance the existing continuous assurance program (data analytics), including case management processes, monitoring scripts and automated data pipelines
Design, build and deploy data analytics and AI-enabled solutions using data from enterprise systems such as SAP S/4 HANA, e-Procurement system and SCADA, to detect data anomalies, fraud indicators and process inefficiencies
Partner business units and digital teams to understand end-to-end processes in procurement, finance, operations & maintenance, and risk, and translate them into analytical or AI use cases to strengthen governance
Partner auditors to analyse large data sets and design data-driven audit procedures to enhance auditor’s effectiveness and efficiency
Perform or assist in cybersecurity/ process audits, if required

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology or a related quantitative discipline
Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in a data analytics and data science
Practical experience applying machine learning and/or leveraging generative AI to real business problems is advantageous
Strong Python programming skills for data wrangling, machine learning frameworks and automation
Proficient in database querying and job scheduling tools
Familiarity with SAP S/4 HANA data structures and Diligent HighBond, ACL or other audit analytics tools is advantageous
Sound understanding of procurement, finance and operational & maintenance processes
Ability to evaluate control adequacy and effectiveness using data-driven approaches
Strong communication skills; able to explain complex analytics to non-technical audience
Collaborative, with the ability to influence and partner across functions
Analytical mindset, with strong problem‑solving and critical thinking skills
Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment
Willingness to assist in audits related to IT/OT cybersecurity and business processes