Accountant Data Analyst requires: degree in Accounting, Finance, Statistics or related field Knowledge of exception-based and predictive analytics Data management Auditing Accountant Data Analyst duties: Generate and analyze exception reports utilizing current data sources to detect fraud and develop investigations Perform risk assessments for franchise operations and recommend corrective actions to mitigate identified risks Analyze financial statements and operational data from franchise locations to identify irregularities or performance gaps Predictive-based reporting research and analysis