Internal Auditor (Retail)

Job description

Overview

The Internal Auditor will assist the Americas Internal Audit Manager in the execution of the annual audit plan in the region and other projects related to Internal Control reviews.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
· Support the Americas Audit Manager during audits (Entity and Store audits) executed as per the Annual Audit Plan.
The audits cover operational (including retail, distribution, communication, etc.) and financial aspects in order to identify internal control improvements throughout the organization.
· Assist in the production of written reports, outlining audit findings and identifying adapted recommendations to the internal stakeholders
· Ensure the subsequent follow-up of the action plans defined in the Audit reports with the Functions in charge
· Participate in best practice reviews within the Americas region to evaluate, in conjunction with the Audit Manager, the adequacy and efficiency of controls for the safeguarding of assets, compliance with Company policies and procedures, and suggest corrective actions to the related Functions in order to address the weaknesses identified
· Take over administrative activities and audits preparation

Desired profile

Qualifications :

Qualifications + Requirements

·  Bachelor's degree (preferably in Finance or Accounting); Master's degree (M.B.A. or Master's in Accounting) or equivalent would be a plus
·  3-5 years of experience in External Audit (Big 4 accounting firm preferred) and / or Internal Audit (financial, operational, compliance audits)
·  International experience
·  Experience in Retail/ Luxury industry would be a plus
·  Strong knowledge of audit methodology and techniques
·  Strong interpersonal and diplomacy skills
·  Analytical and problem solving skills
·  Ability to work effectively with cross-functional partners
·  Ability to manage multiple projects and meet prescribed deadlines
·  lnterest in risk management and process improvement
·  Strong English language – excellent verbal and written communication skills
·  Good command of Spanish or Portuguese would be a plus
·  Must be efficient with Microsoft Office applications
·  Travel about 40% (Americas region mainly)