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Complete quality, thorough and fact-based documentation of project work throughout all deliverables.\nPlanning: Participate in audit risk assessments and project scope definition; organize and attend planning inquiry meetings; collect and review relevant information in advance of project; document relevant information supporting the final audit risk assessment and project scope definition; actively support opening presentation preparation.\nFieldwork: Execute audit procedures and work programs timely; conclude project work with fair and objective results including audit rating; update Project Lead and Project Reviewer on all key observations and react based on feedback continuously; update observations, validate issues and collaboratively identify solutions with stakeholders (e.g. audit entity management and HQ functions).\nCompletion & Reporting: Document detailed observations and recommendations; contribute to the closing presentation/audit report content based on work performed during fieldwork; support the Project Lead in determining the audit rating; present topics of responsibility during the audit closing meeting; perform cross-review and quality checks of completed deliverables as appropriate.\nData Analytics (DA): Execute accurate and insightful data analytics through timely identification of opportunities, data sources, data exploration in relevant systems (e.g., SAP), data extraction and relevant analysis in consultation with the Project Lead and DA team to provide greater audit assurance. This should also include visualization of results to deliver impactful and actionable data insights to key stakeholders.\nFollow-up: Monitor the implementation of audit recommendations.\"Continuously develop professional expertise and deepen understanding of adidas’ business, processes and operating environment.\nIdentify and implement improvements to processes and tools, and support and/or lead the delivery of small-scale to medium-scale team initiatives.\nDeliver high-quality work with appropriate independence and collaborate effectively with relevant stakeholders.\nObtain breadth of understanding of key processes, systems, initiatives and business models and continuously develop professional expertise. \nApply approved AI and automation responsibly to enhance quality and efficiency and, where relevant, test and improve AI-enabled workflows or agents. 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