Internal Controller

Job description / Role

The successful Internal Controller candidate will be based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia under the supervision of the Senior Internal Control Manager, and cross-department business partner, the Internal Control and Loss Prevention Sr. Analyst will participate to add value and improve our operations by helping in bringing a systematic and disciplined approach to the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance of processes in KSA.

Participate in all the Internal Control & Internal Audit compliance requirements stated by the Group, mainly but not limited to:
* Annual internal control self-assessment for KSA.- Assessment of controls in place with control owners; formalization of controls within the tool; definition of any needful action plan along with their timely and accurate follow-up
* Store Audit For Excellence (SAFE) in KSA- Administer and implement SAFE in KSA. Timely completion of all scheduled store audits, follow-up of eventual action plans, and preparation of monthly & quarterly dashboards.
* Monthly preparation and review of loss prevention KPIs (returns & exchanges, discounts, staff discounts, wholesales transactions, cash & credit cards discrepancies, etc.) Preparation of KPIs dashboard. Analysis of any non-compliant or suspicious indicators with eventual assessment of CCTV footage
* Monthly shrinkage monitoring in KSA
* Participate to the maintenance and enhancement of the entity guidelines and procedures reference book.
* Identify risks not covered at stores and/or HO. Deploy regional, group and international best-practices, guidelines, and procedures in KSA
* Liaise with the stores to ensure adherence and respect of guidelines and procedures; alert and report any eventual non-compliance or failure observed
* Participate in any ad-hoc Internal Control/Fraud assignment in KSA
* Assist the Senior Internal Control Manager in any other needful task

Requirements

* Bachelor Degree
* Fluent in both, English and Arabic
* Willing to travel more than 50% to KSA
* Strong written, verbal, interviewing, listening and interpersonal communication skills.
* Excellent organization, analytical and auditing skills; attention to detail, but easily grasp the big picture
* Strong problem-solving and sound judgement skills
* Sound independent judgement
* Ability to work independently
* Capable to work in a fast-paced environment
* Proficiency with computer technology, MS Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint), store systems

If you are interested in this role, please apply today.

About the Company

Robert Walters is one of the world's largest specialist professional recruitment consultancies with 53 offices spanning 24 countries.

We've helped thousands of professionals find permanent, contract and interim roles with leading global corporations, small to medium sized companies and innovative start ups. Our specialist recruitment focus includes: accountancy and finance, banking, engineering, operations, legal, IT, sales, marketing, procurement & logistics, HR and support/administration.