Senior Internal Auditor - Audit & Data Analytics

Role Overview

Senior Internal Auditor - Audit & Data Analytics at Chalhoub Group. This role combines internal audit and data analytics responsibilities to deliver independent and objective assurance over internal controls across the organization.

Company Overview

Chalhoub Group has been a partner and creator of luxury experiences in the Middle East for over seven decades. The Group curates a portfolio of over 10 owned brands and distributes over 400 international names across luxury fashion, beauty, jewellery, watches, eyewear, and art de vivre categories. It delivers seamless omnichannel experiences across more than 950 stores, online platforms, and mobile apps. The Group brings together over 16,000 talented professionals across eight countries in the Middle East, with a presence in LATAM. The Greenhouse is the Group's innovation hub, incubator, and accelerator for startups and emerging businesses. Sustainability is at the core of the Group's strategy, and the Group is committed to reaching Net Zero by 2040.

Role Purpose

You will deliver independent and objective assurance over internal controls by assessing whether company policies and procedures are complied with, management systems are effective, and business risks are managed. You will independently source, extract, and analyze data to generate fact-based, actionable insights across engagements. You report to the engagement in-charge on assigned engagements with a direct reporting line to the Vice President of Internal Audit.

Key Responsibilities

Engagement Execution & Planning

• Execute and occasionally lead internal audit work effectively to provide assurance over internal controls and risk mitigation efforts by management.
• Plan engagements in line with assigned audits through initiating kick-off meetings, developing preliminary RFIs, and scope confirmation sessions with audit stakeholders.
• Initiate and lead process understanding sessions with the business.

Stakeholder Management & Relationship Building

• Build relationships with process owners and audit stakeholders during or outside engagements.
• Retrieve information relevant to planned or ongoing audits.
• Confidently discuss, validate, and present audit findings to stakeholders and gather responses and action plans.

Control Design & Testing

• Prepare audit programs that assess the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls in line with conducted process understanding and process SOPs.
• Understand and evaluate processes and related controls and execute tests of controls.
• Identify and recommend areas of concern and additional audit scope based on findings and understanding of system and process deficiencies.

Data Analytics & Analysis

• Independently source, extract, cleanse, and analyze data from ERP, POS, and other business systems.
• Apply analytical techniques to develop key risk indicators, exception reports, and continuous monitoring routines.

Audit Work Execution

• Perform internal audit work of moderate to high complexity while applying knowledge of internal audit techniques and critical thinking skills.

Documentation & Reporting

• Create deliverables such as process documentation, process flowcharts, risk and control evaluation matrix, summary of findings and management's response, draft and final internal audit reports, and other working papers that document engagement procedures and results.

Follow-up & Monitoring

• Perform follow-up waves post-audits and update status of audit actions.

Additional Responsibilities

• Support engagements across the Group's international businesses as required, in line with the Department's expanding regional footprint.
• Work on special projects or consulting engagements as directed by the Line Manager.

Qualifications & Experience

• 5 to 7 years of experience in internal audit.
• At least 2 years of internal audit experience in the retail industry or with big four companies with exposure to retail clients (preferred).
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Accounting and Finance.
• Completed at least the 1st part of the Certified Internal Auditor certification or actively pursuing CIA certification.
• Demonstrated, hands-on experience independently extracting and analyzing data and use of data analytics tools.

Skills & Competencies

• Sound knowledge of IIA standards.
• Sound knowledge of accounting principles and IFRS standards.
• Strong knowledge of internal controls.
• Great communicator in English with ability to interact effectively with all levels of management.
• Enthusiast and avid user of AI.
• Excellent time management and communication skills.

Additional Information

Chalhoub Group offers a competitive benefits package which includes healthcare, child education contribution, remote and flexible working policies, and exclusive employee discounts. The organization provides enriching experiences, learning and development opportunities, and exposure to different assignments within the role or through internal mobility. Chalhoub Group is committed to inclusion and diversity and welcomes all applicants without regard to gender, age, race, religion, national origin, or disability status.