Associate, Central Procurement Desk- Audit/AI

We are looking for an entry-level Associate to join our Central Procurement Desk at Sea Group’s HQ. As part of the Audit Team, you will play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with procurement policies across all entities and regions within the organization. Your responsibilities will include reviewing procurement data, identifying risk areas, and enhancing internal controls to mitigate fraud and ensure policy adherence.

You will work closely with the Operational Excellence Team to continuously refine procurement policies and enhance compliance across our procurement processes. This is a great opportunity for someone detail-oriented, analytical, and eager to learn while contributing to system improvements within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Job Description

• Conduct audits and review procurement data across all regions to ensure compliance with procurement policies.
• Identify potential fraudulent activities or irregularities in procurement transactions.
• Assist in system improvements and AI/automation efforts for procurement monitoring and compliance.
• Work closely with the Operational Excellence Team to refine procurement policies and improve compliance processes.
• Analyze procurement trends and risk areas to enhance internal controls.
• Support in procurement audit reporting and findings presentation to stakeholders.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or a related field.
• Prior experience or internships in audit, internal controls, or compliance.
• Experience leveraging automation and AI to improve processes
• Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data validation, etc.).
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify risks and assess internal controls.
• Detail-oriented with a keen eye for irregularities and compliance gaps.
• Outgoing and eager to learn, with an interest in procurement processes and system improvements.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with multiple stakeholders.