Internal Auditor - Operational Risk

Alshaya

Kuwait

Ref: GP435-3792

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Internal Auditor - Operational Risk - Kuwait

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:
You will conduct reviews of organisational and functional activities according to the annual audit plan, ensuring that satisfactory management, administrative, financial and risk controls are in place to facilitate compliance with established company policies, and safeguard the assets of the company.

Specifically you will:
* Evaluate and review new systems, manuals, software, procedures, records and management controls for their adequacy to accomplish intended objectives and alert the Senior Internal Auditor to any exceptions and recommended improvements
* Review compliance of various functions with established company policies and management instructions and obtain management agreement to take corrective actions in case of any discrepancies noted
* Execute audits in a professional manner, and in accordance with departmental standards and the audit program
* Present audit observations effectively in closing meetings and obtain agreement on recommendations suggested by the Internal Audit team

Requirements

* A relevant Business or Accounting degree.
* A professional accounting/auditing qualification i.e. CA, CPA, CIA, CISA or equivalent.
* At least 2 years internal audit experience after gaining professional qualification.

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.

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