Who we are :
GMG is a global well-being company retailing, distributing and manufacturing a portfolio of leading international and home-grown brands across sport, everyday goods, health and beauty, properties and logistics sectors. Under the ownership and management of the Baker family for over 45 years, GMG is a valued partner of choice for the world's most successful and respected brands in the well-being sector. Working across the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia, GMG has introduced more than 120 brands across 12 countries. These include notable home-grown brands such as Sun & Sand Sports, Dropkick, Supercare Pharmacy, Farm Fresh, Klassic, and international brands like Nike, Columbia, Converse, Timberland, Vans and The North Face.
About the role :
The Internal Audit Assistant Manager will be responsible for supervising and conducting internal audits reviews, retail audits and loss prevention across Group entities in Asia, as per the Annual Audit Plan, on the efficient use of resources, the effectiveness of controls and the impact of the residual risks. The job holder will also be responsible for independently executing assigned audit tasks.
Key Responsibilities :
- Conduct Internal Audit and Retail audit as per annual plan for the Group in order to establish and review :
Reliability and integrity of financial and operating information
Compliance with policies, plans, standards, laws, and regulations that could have significant impact upon operationsOverall risk associated with the Group businesses and departments and safeguarding of assetsAdequacy and effectiveness of the Group’s systems on internal controlIdentifies risk factors prevalent in the auditable entities and prepares risk identification sheets including control factors in place and deducing residual riskAssists in developing, formulating and implementing tailor-made Audit programs and audit tools and methodology for the Group and its entities that test key business processes and controlsEnsures establishing work schedule timeline, performance evaluation and variance criteria for each scheduled audit assignmentConducts and leads audit assignments in line with the Internal Audit plan and within the budgeted time in a professional manner, adopting the best audit practices and appropriate audit techniquesConducting interviews with stakeholders, reviewing documentation and preparing working papersIdentify key risks, especially fraud risks and controls in place to address those risksEnsures completion of audit assignments within the allotted timelinesProvides frequent updates about the status, key concern areas observed during audit execution periodicallyPrepares draft reports and discusses the result of the review with related Business / Department HeadsPrepares / reviews quarterly progress reports on planned audits and implementation of corrective actionsQualifications & Skills :
Bachelor’s degree in business administration / finance / Chartered Accountancy or equivalentCertification in Auditing principles - CFA / CIA or equivalent preferredA minimum of 4 years of Internal Audit function experience with at least 1 year in a similar role, preferably in the retail industryStrong English language skills (Both written and spoken)Knowledge in SAP is an advantage