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Job description / Role
Reporting to: Managing Director
Main responsibilities:
• Develop and execute a comprehensive risk based internal audit plan through proactive involvement and research of industry and profession best practices
• Perform and control the full audit cycle including risk management and control management over operations’ effectiveness, financial reliability and compliance with all directives and regulations
• Determine internal audit scope and develop annual plans for Companies across their operating countries
• Obtain, analyze and evaluate accounting documentations, previous reports, data, flowcharts etc
• Manage and perform multiple Financial internal audits simultaneously with the objective of assessing the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, efficiency of operations, compliance with policies and procedures and generally accepted accounting principals
• Provide the multiple Companies with valuable recommendations and insights to strengthen the control environment, through development of testing methodologies to evaluate the adequacy of controls within the Company
• Document, prepare and present reports and processes for audit findings, including recommending risk aversion measures and costs savings where applicable
• Conduct follow up audits to monitor managements interventions
• Ensure contingencies to protect the Company against fraud and theft on the Company’s assets
• Coach and mentor audit staff, upskilling the team and developing talent
Requirements
University Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and Finance
• ACCA/ CIA/ CPA or equivalent
Nature and length of previous experience:
Minimum of 6 years’ experience in an internal auditing environment
Specialist knowledge:
• Accounting
• Audit Methodologies
• Audit standards and procedures
• Financial
• GAAP guidelines
• Internal Audit
• Internal Control
• Reporting
• Retail Operations
Soft Skills and Personality traits:
• Accuracy
• Attention to detail
• Communication
• Independence
• Leadership
• Personal Motivation
• Process Excellence
• Productivity
• Service orientation
Language Fluency: English is essential, Arabic would be an advantage
About the Company
Al Mana is one of the largest and most diversified groups in the region, operating over 55 companies in 8 countries and employing over 3500 personnel. Industries that we operate in include automotive distribution and services, real estate and investments, retail and luxury fashion, F&B, engineering, technology, media and entertainment. The group covers most areas of retail including luxury goods, beauty, fashion, home interiors, watches and jewellery. Operating over 300 outlets, Al Mana represents some of the largest and most successful brands in the world.