Internal Audit Manager - Financial Risk

Alshaya

Kuwait

Ref: GP435-4092

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Internal Audit Manager - Financial 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.

As Internal Audit Manager for Financial Risk, you will be responsible for executing a comprehensive audit program in order to facilitate compliance with established policies and safeguard company assets. This will involve carrying out performance, financial and compliance audit projects, as well as ensuring that satisfactory management, administrative and risk controls are in place.

Specific responsibilities include:
* Planning and conducting complex audit reviews to scrutinise new systems, manuals, software, procedures, records and management controls
* Supervising audit staff, coaching and supporting auditors, and ensuring that audits are completed on time and in accordance with departmental standards and annual plan
* Identifying opportunities for profit improvement and cost reduction through audit examinations, reviewing management controls, and operating efficiency
* Producing well drafted audit reports and presenting your findings to management teams in order to identify deficiencies, their risk, and impact, and recommendations for corrective action.

Requirements

* A professional accounting and/or auditing qualification (CA, CPA, CIA, CISA or equivalent)
* Significant audit experience, ideally gained in a complex retail or fast-moving dynamic environment
* Supervisory or team leadership experience
* An analytical mindset with a high degree of attention to detail.

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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