Sr. Internal Auditor

Location: KW

Company: Alghanim Industries

Job Summary

Reporting to the Sr. Manager – Internal Audit, the incumbent is responsible for performing governance, risk management, and controls assurance and review’s related activities at Alghanim Industries’ Business Units and other engagements as may be directed by the Internal Audit Management. In performing the reviews and assurance activities, the role holder will follow guidance from the Internal Audit Management and the testing procedures in the Group Internal Audit Department’s control framework in engagement planning and execution (working papers preparation, documentation of findings, and analysis of information from relevant Finance and Operations Units and past Internal Audit and Investigation reports). Under the supervision of the Sr. Manager – Internal Audit, the incumbent will also undertake statutory compliance audits and fraud investigations as may be needed. The role holder will be expected to always represent the department in a professional manner, abide by professional standards and the code of ethics as laid down by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), and seek every opportunity follow the principles articulated in the department’s vision, objectives, operating manual (procedures), and Alghanim Industries’ code of conduct.

Job Responsibilities

•   In consultation with the Internal Audit Management, design test plans and independently perform substantive audit procedures as per defined test plan.
•   Deliver engagements including the mandatory statutory compliance audits with minimal supervision.
•   Prepare working papers in accordance with departmental procedures and best practice.
•   Prepare clear and concise audit, statutory compliance, and investigations reports to articulate engagement findings.
•   Perform special audits, including the investigations of suspected incidents of fraud.
•   Provide support in companywide risk assessments activities for the preparation of the annual audit plan.

Candidate Requirements

Preferred Education & Experience:
•   Graduate in Accounting, Finance, Psychology, Sociology or Criminology, and qualified accountant such as CPA, ACCA, CA, or CMA.
•   Certifications such as CIA, CISA, or CFE will be an added advantage
•   Minimum of 4 years of experience (accounting, finance, internal and external audit) with 3 years of internal audit experience.
•   Experience in retail industry is preferred.
•   Some line responsibility or project management experience will be an added advantage.
•   Knowledge of local language is preferable.

Technical Knowledge
•   Proficient with recognised standards such as International Professional Practices and Competency Framework for Internal Audit Activity, International Financial Reporting Standards, etc.
•   Knowledge of relevant accounting standards
•   Internal control theory and practice
•   Risk assessment methodologies and mitigation techniques
•   COBIT and other Computer Audit methodologies
•   COSO

Professional Expertise
Drive:
•   Focused and ambitious
•   Tenacious
•   Tolerates stress
•   Self-confident
•   Takes ownership and acts proactively
•   Improvises and makes things happen
•   Challenges mindsets, thinks laterally
Focus:
•   Plans activities
•   Prioritizes and manages resources
•   Looks for continuous improvement
•   Open and flexible
•   Understands complexities and crystallizes issues
•   Assesses problems
Impact:
•   Persuasive powers and negotiating skills
•   Precise expressive and descriptive skills
•   Cooperative attitude and ability to work in a team
•   Creation of a constructive working atmosphere
•   Articulates well verbally and strong report writing skills
Guide:
•   Delegates tasks
•   Develops, mentors, and coaches staff
•   Motivates staff
•   Team player
•   Contributes to team goals
•   Provides constructive feedback
•   Sensitive

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Location: KW

Company: Alghanim Industries

Long Description

Job Summary

To manage a defined category or sub category to continuously improve ranges and promotions and exceed sales and margin targets. Develop a category plan that supports delivery of the customer plan, market share acquisition, excellent availability + omni channel leadership.

Job Responsibilities

Develop Category Strategy with buyer to achieve Sales/Profitability targets, and maximize market share of assigned category
Develop assortment frequently including Brands, Products & Agencies to ensure freshness and improve profitability
Regular planogram updates with merchandising team to cover effective display principles and ensure sell out of phase out / display inventory
Implement promo strategy & support functions to ensure business objectives are met; review effectiveness of promotion activity and update team
Support advertising & marketing strategy; implement through marketing; review effectiveness of all activities and update category head / team
Support Order & Replenishment process through team ensuring an optimal inventory, availability and aged are in control
Support new Product Development process & Sourcing for Own Brands
Follow & analyze market trends, daily marketing review of core competition to ensure competitiveness in assortment and pricing
Work with service & support teams constantly to improve business processes and increase customer satisfaction
Online category development and promo strategy development to ensure competitiveness with market & grow online business
Manage selected Supplier Relationships as required, agency & non-agency. Range development , negotiate commercial terms , promotional / marketing activities , other operating incomes and follow up on timely payment of supplier receivables
In store layout, display & space management/execution via planogram and stores visits
Min weekly visits to core stores + competitors with actionable follow up circulated to wider team

Candidate Requirements

At least 3 – 5 years’ experience within Electronic retailing with at least w years Category Management experience
In-depth knowledge of and experience in managing a Consumer Electronics Category
Professional development in retail strategy / category management
Excellent analytical skills and aptitude to draw out plans and assess accurately the market needs for the category
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent MS office skills + knowledge of SAP or Business Objects preferred
Strong relationship building skills
Strong negotiation skills
Organizational leadership skills
Attention to detail / analytical
Superior drive + follow up

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

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Location: KW

Company: Alghanim Industries

Job Responsibilities

Do proper costing of the Jobs in progress in Service areas, close the job cards on job completion after complying with the published pricing and discount norms and raise the invoices on the system and collect cash from customers.
•   Accurately and efficiently operate cash register; deposit the daily cash collected to treasury, bank or duly authorised collection agents as advised by the Cost office co-ordinator or Supervisor. Obtain due acknowledgment from the person receiving the funds on Fund Transfer forms for cash handed over.
•   Ensure all disbursements are carefully handled after verification of proper supporting documents as per company policy;
•   Ensure all receipts and payments are timely recorded in cash register and the documents are filed and stored in an orderly manner along with all the supporting documents (Invoices, job cards, receipts etc)
•   Sort, count and wrap coins and currency.
•   Reconcile cash in hand with balance in Cash register on daily basis.
•   Ensure that there is sufficient cash in the cash drawer
•   Ensure that all schedules, including month end reconciliations, relating to cash are prepared on timely basis.
•   Flexibility to work above business hours and weekends as needed.
•   Ad hoc duties as assigned by line manager