Permanent - Internal Control Officer

The Internal Control department contributes to the improvement of the company's operations by assessing the effectiveness of operational procedures, mitigating risks (shrinkage, fraud, image).

The Internal Control Department monitors the proper implementation of Group Procedures.

The Internal control scope includes physical and digital stores, headquarter related processes and warehouses.

Responsibilities:


* Internal reviews and checks:


* Perform regular Store visit to review store operations and propose recommendations


* Perform recurring controls on systems reports to make sure transactions are justified and appropriately supported (discounts, forced prices, manual movements, bags follow up)


* Monitor and assist with Group questionnaires (CHIC) review (store, corporate and treasury)


* Participate in annual physical inventories to ensure Group procedures are well respected, review the cycle counting planning


* Ensure compliance of Group Purchases procedures (Folio 1 and 2, contract validation workflow, tender follow up, supplier account creation)


* Ensure compliance regarding laws and group requirements: anti-money laundering law, anti-corruption law, data protection law/GDPR, journal entries controls, PCI/DSS.

Make sure corresponding work programs are executed


* Assist in implementation of BCP plan


* Follow up of Group procedure updates and implement with local context


* Follow up on risk mapping


* Ensure the proper Segregation of Duties in systems / organization in collaboration with IT Dpt


* Assist before, during and after audits performed by Paris audit central team.

Ensures the implementation of recommendations


* Participate in ad hoc projects/inquiries

Requirements & Capabilities:


* 6 years + experience in a similar position in the retail industry or Big Four team


* Curious to build knowledge and understand risks and controls


* Engage in timely and effective communication as well as escalation to business process owners and direct reporting manager as required


* Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work as a business partner with stakeholders


* Strong analytical skills include the ability to spot, assess and address risks


* Adaptable to working in ever-changing environment with flexibility in resolving issues


* Positive mindset for collaboration with each function


* Very strong ethics


* Advanced skills in Excel


* Good communication skills


* Working language is English