Internal Audit Manager

ROLE and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the Head of the Internal Audit, contributing to set up methodologies and tools in line with best practices and with SOX requirements;
• In line with the annual Audit Plan, support the Head of Internal Audit to execute and coordinate financial, operational and compliance audits, in all Group’s Brands;
• Contribute to identify possible risks associated with all business objectives, by evaluating control systems in place and improving the effectiveness of the risk management, control, and internal governance processes, to mitigate those risks;
• Identify and share key findings also proposing proper actions to address internal control weaknesses and inefficiencies;
• Prepare audit report to effectively communicate findings and recommendations to the auditees;
• Schedule and carry out follow-up audits to verify the implementation of the action plan as agreed with the Brands;
• Support the Head of Internal Audit in liaising with central Audit Committee, Statutory Auditors and Supervisory Body;

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 6-10 years of full-time experience in audit firms and/or Internal Audit departments of multinational companies preferably in luxury and/or retail market.
• Master’s degree. Additional certification (CIA, CCSA, CRMA etc.) is a plus;
• High level Knowledge of the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing;
• Unquestioned integrity and strong ethics values;
• Good knowledge of IFRS and requirements for public companies with reference to SOX;
• Data analytics skills;
• Advanced use of common computer applications tools (e.g. Microsoft Office package).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, capability to work independently executing within deadlines and budget;
• Fluency in English. Knowledge of Italian or French or German or Chinese are a plus;
• Willingness to travel globally (up to 40%);