الوصف الوظيفي
Job Summary & Purpose:
The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning and executing audits to assess internal controls and mitigate key risks. Conduct special reviews and investigations based on stakeholder requests, present findings to management, and prepare reports for the CEO and Audit Committee. Oversee audit digitization efforts, team supervision, and training, ensuring effective audit execution and P&L achievement. Lead closing meetings, audit follow-ups, and ensure team KPI alignment.
Key Performance Areas (KPAs) & Principal Accountabilities:
Audit Management:
• Develop and implement the annual internal audit/ store compliance plan, identifying key risk areas and resource allocation.
• Conduct comprehensive audits/ store compliance to assess the internal control framework and recommend enhancements to mitigate risks.
• Conduct follow-up activities on open audit points to ensure timely implementation of recommendations.
Special Reviews & Investigations Management
• Perform or allocate resources for special reviews and investigations based on requests from stakeholders such as management, vendors, employees, and whistleblowers.
• Prepare detailed reports outlining findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
Stakeholder Communication:
• Collaborate with various departments to foster a strong internal control environment.
• Act as a trusted advisor on internal controls.
• Conduct closing meetings and discussions with the process owners and the management regarding audit, store compliance and investigation outcomes.
• Present findings in a clear and concise manner, facilitating informed decision-making.
Review & Reporting:
• Prepare monthly review presentations for the CEO.
• Compile quarterly presentations for Audit Committee meetings, summarizing audit activities and key issues.
Financial Management:
• Oversee the Profit & Loss (P&L) aspects of the department, ensuring financial targets are met.
Audit Digitization:
• Lead initiatives to digitize audits and store compliance processes.
• Transition audit methodologies from traditional sampling to leveraging live data analytics.
Team Supervision & Review:
• Explain test steps and audit procedures to the team to ensure effective execution and data analysis.
• Supervise and review the work of the team, including audits, investigations, special reviews, and store compliance checks.
• Ensure the team meets Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and departmental goals.
• Provide regular feedback and implement strategies for continuous improvement.
RequirementsQualitative Requirements
Experience(Years & Field) :Minimum of 7 - 8 years of experience in auditing (preferably with the Big 4 Audit / Retail firm), Internal Audit experience : Experience in the MENA region is highly desirable.
Educational Qualification: CA/ CIA / CPA/ ACCA/ or Equivalent
Professional Certifications : CFE or similar certification is a plus.
Skills & Abilities:
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SAP, willingness to travel
• Analytical mindset with the ability to solve complex problems
• Results-driven with a strong focus on achieving project and program objectives
• In-depth grassroots level understanding of Retail industry
• Experience in Team management
