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Job description / Role
Project Analyst - Internal Audit - 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:
Project Analysts are part of the team responsible for developing, maintaining, managing and implementing the day-to-day functions related to Business Continuity Management - both in terms of Planning and Execution, as well as Management Training. Your main responsibilities will involve keeping the company functioning in cases of disruptive events such as natural disasters, criminal activities, and computer and human error.
Qualifications and Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree
* A minimum of 2 years' experience in risk management / business continuity
* Excellent Microsoft Office proficiency particularly in Excel, Word and PowerPoint
* Business analysis skills
* Basic knowledge of Business Continuity concepts (Business Continuity Certification is desirable but not mandatory).
M.H. Alshaya Co. is a leading international franchise operator for over 70 of the world's most recognised retail brands including Starbucks, H&M, Mothercare, Debenhams, American Eagle Outfitters, P.F. Chang's, The Cheesecake Factory, Victoria's Secret, Boots, Pottery Barn and KidZania. The company operates over 2,600 stores across diverse customer sectors: Fashion & Footwear, Health & Beauty, Food, Optics, Pharmacy, Home Furnishings and Leisure & Entertainment.
Alshaya's stores can be found in markets across the Middle East and North Africa, Russia, Turkey and Europe and the company employs more than 40,000 people from over 110 nationalities.
Requirements
The ideal candidate should have:
* A bachelor's degree
* A minimum of 2 years' experience in risk management / business continuity
* Excellent Microsoft Office proficiency particularly in Excel, Word and PowerPoint
* Business analysis skills
* Basic knowledge of Business Continuity concepts (Business Continuity Certification is desirable but not mandatory).
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.