Aleatica automates its key internal audit controls in just weeks with Alteryx

In its digital transformation process, the internal audit team at Aleatica, an international transport infrastructure operator, took a decisive step towards automating its processes. The objective was clear: transition from a sample-based approach to a full data coverage audit, capable of preventing risks, detecting issues in real time, and generating greater value for the organization.

Faced with this challenge presented to KPMG, a concrete proposal emerged: to use Alteryx as the core of the solution. The KPMG team quickly identified the platform’s potential to respond to project needs: a flexible, agile tool with the ability to connect diverse data sources and generate actionable insights in a matter of minutes. Thus began a pilot focused on the purchasing and supplier approval process.

During implementation, the controls suitable for automation were identified and analytical workflows were built using data from SAP and other systems. Thanks to this automation, the audit team was able to analyze 100% of the transactions in certain purchasing process controls, focusing their efforts on investigating detected issues rather than on repetitive operational tasks.

Seamless access to data, supported by the IT team and KPMG’s collaboration in the initial phases, facilitated the project’s launch. From that point on, the integration of Alteryx into the team’s daily routine was swift and seamless, enabling them to progress independently in using the tool.

Within a few weeks, Aleatica was already achieving concrete results, with measurable improvements in audit efficiency and risk management. The project demonstrated that it is possible to implement automation solutions without large teams or long timelines, breaking down common myths around this type of initiative.