Senior Internal Audit Specialist

ABOUT THE COMPANY

AZADEA Group is a premier lifestyle retail company that owns and operates more than 40 leading international franchise concepts in fashion and accessories, food and beverage, home furnishings, sporting goods, multimedia and beauty and cosmetics across the Middle East and Africa spread across 13 countries overseeing more than 700 stores.

JOB PURPOSE

The Senior Internal Audit Specialist is responsible for performing financial, operational, and compliance audits as well as working to evaluate internal controls. He/she determines that internal systems and controls are adequate and effective ensuring that organizational policies and procedures, appropriate laws, and good business practices are followed.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Record audit procedures and findings in adherence to auditing standards.

Conduct periodic follow-up reviews to assess the effectiveness of management's corrective action plans.

Prepare and deliver presentations on risk, internal controls, and audits as necessary.

Remain informed about current business developments relevant to the industry.

Prepare drafts of audit reports for review, incorporating testing results from fieldwork.

Supervise fieldwork audits to ensure documentation supports findings and thoroughly evaluate and analyze all significant company risks. Develop audit programs aimed at identifying control weaknesses and opportunities for enhanced controls, cost savings, and operational efficiency.

Execute internal audit projects outlined in the internal audit plan, including operational, financial, and compliance.

Perform special reviews as needed, develop internal audit procedures, and define the internal audit scope.

Manage assigned audit engagements from initiation to completion.

Communicate tasks clearly to the engagement team, ensuring high-quality, accurate, and efficient results.

Assist in training, motivating, and evaluating his/her team (team is assigned on a project basis) to ensure that the department has the necessary skill base.

LANGUAGE & TECHNICAL SKILLS

 Language Proficiency

Fluency in English.

Technical Skills

Proficiency in MS Office.

EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, or Finance, or a related field.

Professional qualification (CIA, CPA, ACCA) is a must.

Master's degree and other qualifications (CMA, CFE etc.) are a plus.

EXPERIENCE

Four to six years of Audit, or a similar role.

Retail experience is a plus.

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES

Financial Acumen

Interprets and applies key financial indicators to make better business decisions. For example, gathers the financial data and metrics essential for the role; interprets quantitative and financial data accurately; seeks guidance, as appropriate.

Plans and Aligns

Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. For example, adopts a sequence of activities that allows for optimal efficiency and effective coordination with others. Makes skillful use of resources and support to deliver efficient, high-quality work.

Ensures Accountability

Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. For example, tracks performance and strives to remain effective, learning from both successes and failures. Readily takes on challenges or difficult tasks and has reputation for delivering on commitments.

Collaborates

Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. For example, finds many ways to add value to the team; probes to draw out richer input from others; is a valued resource who goes out of the way to help others.

Demonstrates Self-Awareness

Uses a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses. For example, actively seeks feedback from a variety of sources; asks clarifying questions to understand and improve own impact on others or on team performance. Reflects on and learns from own mistakes.

Azadea Group is an Equal Employment Employer – All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by relevant local laws.