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Job description / Role
Our Internal Audit Team tests the adequacy of accounting, operational and technology controls across all divisions and functions ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, standards and applicable regulations. The team consists of audit professionals focusing on financial, operational and technology audit activities. The audits for the year are scheduled, based on risk assessments and management requests. These audits work across brands and regions giving the team exposure to a number of sectors and a large variety of audit scopes and objectives. The output of our audit activity is captured in action plans and recommendations that form the basis of business improvements and initiatives.
The Role:
The job holder will support the deliver the Annual Audit Plan for technology risk and managing the governance of controls in place to comply with ISO 27001 and corporate policies without sacrificing the effective and efficient use of corporate resources. Specific responsibilities include:
- Review new systems, manuals, software, procedures, records and management controls for their adequacy to accomplish intended objectives, and recommend improvements to ensure that new initiatives achieve company objectives.
- Perform complex technical audit reviews, which require a higher level of audit expertise or skills.
- Plan and review audits in a professional manner, ensuring that major risk areas are addressed therein.
- Participate in annual risk assessment and audit planning.
- Supervise Audit Employees on a continuous basis in various ways e.g. Monthly Employees scheduling, monitoring progress of Audit reviews, etc. to ensure that audits are completed on a timely basis, in accordance with departmental standards and audit program.
- Create audit reports and present to management teams covering the output of audit activity, discussing deficiencies and recommending ways to improve and obtain management agreement to make corrective actions
Requirements
Skills and Requirements:
- Bachelor degree in computing science, management information systems, engineering or accounting degree
- Professional audit / security certifications ( at a minimum one or two): CISSP, GSNA, GSEC, CISA, ISO 27001Auditor/Lead Auditor. Secondary certifications (a plus): MCSE, ITIL, Unix, RedHat, CEH, CIA
- Minimum 5 - 7 years progressive IT audit experience
- Strong working knowledge in security controls for various operating, databases, ERP systems and application systems.
- Strong working knowledge of ACL and/or other analytical tools for data analysis.
- Expert knowledge in eCommerce systems, networking system, network and internet security, and VoIP technology.
- Strong working knowledge of industry best practices in backup procedures for the different infrastructure levels, recovery procedures and disaster recovery.
- Working knowledge of change management procedures for the different levels of technology infrastructure.
- Working knowledge of ISO 27001 and PCI-DSS security standards, COBiT & Val IT.
About the Company
As a leading international franchise operator, with nearly 90 of the world’s most recognised brands in its portfolio, Alshaya Group brings great shopping, dining, leisure and hospitality experiences to millions of customers across the Middle East & North Africa, Russia, Turkey, Europe and beyond.
Alshaya Group is a dynamic multinational business and family owned enterprise with a consistent record of growth and innovation. For 35 years, Alshaya has been a pioneering force in brand franchising, using its exceptional knowledge and experience to expand at pace.
Our portfolio of well-loved international brands includes Starbucks, H&M, Mothercare, Debenhams, American Eagle Outfitters, P.F. Chang’s, The Cheesecake Factory, The Body Shop, M.A.C, Victoria’s Secret, Boots, Pottery Barn, KidZania and, coming soon, Hampton by Hilton.
From one retail franchise store opened in Kuwait in 1983, Alshaya Group has consistently grown and diversified and today offers customers an unparalleled choice of brands across multiple sectors; Fashion & Footwear, Health & Beauty, Food, Optics, Pharmacy, Home Furnishings, Leisure & Entertainment, and Hotels. A diverse, skilled team of 53,000 people from 120 nationalities support more than 4,000 stores, cafes, restaurants and leisure destinations, a growing online business and a commitment to delivering great customer experiences.