Established in 1981, GUESS began as a jeans company and has since successfully grown into a global lifestyle brand. Guess?, Inc. designs, markets, distributes and licenses a lifestyle collection of contemporary apparel, denim, handbags, watches, eyewear, footwear and other related consumer products. For more information about the Company, please visit www.guess.com.
At Guess, we are committed to our people and to the world as a team working to be a sustainable global leader in the fashion industry. Through principled leadership, we embrace diversity and cultivate the strength, pride and passion for what we do. Everyone in guess is aware the fact that everyone contributes to progress and make company grow,
We are a big family united by great human values: belief, hope, destiny, trust and respect.
The role is designed for those people ready to take new challenges, being courageous trying new things and with the will to make an impact in the company and in their career.
If you are inspired to evaluate new amazing professional challenges, this is the opportunity right for you!
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
Reporting directly to the Internal Audit Manager, the Senior Internal Auditor will perform complex level professional internal auditing work, including leading or conducting financial, compliance, fraud, IT and operational audit projects.
The role will also provide consulting services to the organization’s management and staff, maintaining all organizational and professional ethical standards.
CORE JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
* Identify and evaluate the organization’s risk areas and provide key input to the development of the annual Audit Plan
* Highlight deviations from policies, guidelines, manuals and best practice, to identify risks as well as to review processes, to identify significant issues and to highlight weaknesses of the control environment
* Prepare and update the value of the company’s Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Act, by increasing effectiveness and efficiencies within the processes and controls
* Perform audit procedures, including identifying and defining issues, developing criteria, reviewing and analyzing evidences, and documenting internal client processes and procedures
* Conduct interviews, review documents, develop and administer surveys, compose summary memos, and prepare working papers
* Identify, develop and document audit issues and recommendations using Internal Audit independent judgment concerning areas being reviewed
* Provide or assist in providing the team with coaching, counseling and training of audit standards, techniques and methodologies
* Prepare and execute internal assessment of company operations and processes to ensure compliance with policies, plans, procedures, laws and regulations, in accordance with International Professional Practices Framework and Standards of Internal Audit
* Represent Internal Audit on organizational project teams, at managing meetings and with external organizations
* Pursue professional development opportunities, including external and internal training and professional association memberships, and sharing information gained with co-workers
* Perform related work as assigned by audit management
* Master’s degree from an accredited college or university
* Certification as a CIA, CPA, CISA, or associated audit experience
* 5 years of full-time experience in auditing, accounting, business analysis, or program evaluation, including 2 years of supervisory or project management experience
* Extensive knowledge of and skill in applying internal auditing and accounting principles and practices, and management principles and preferred business practices
* Knowledge of the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and the Code of Ethics developed by The Institute of Internal Auditors
* Familiarity with US GAAP, IFRS and reporting requirements for public companies, including Sarbanes Oxley (SOX)
* Proven track record in conducting IT audits across various technologies and platforms, including cloud services, databases, and operating systems
* Knowledge for advanced use of common computer application tools (e.g. Microsoft Office package), JDE, STEALTH, Microstrategy and audit software (ACL) is desirable
* Skill in using a computer with word processing, spreadsheet, and other business software to prepare reports, memos, summaries, and analyses
* Skill in collecting and analyzing complex data, evaluating information and systems, and drawing logical conclusions
* Critical thinker and problem-solving skills
* Attention to detail. Excellent analytical and time management skills
* Capability to work under strict, short deadlines
* Knowledge of industry program policies, procedures, regulations, and laws
* Experience in commercial trading, industry auditing and accounting
* Skill in conducting quality control reviews of audit work products
* Considerable skill in planning and project management, and in maintaining composure under pressure while meeting multiple deadlines
* Skill in negotiating issues and resolving problems
* Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with co-workers, staff and external contacts, and to work effectively in a professional team environment
* Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple audit projects, and collaborate effectively with IT and business teams.
* Excellent skills in effective verbal and written communications (both with internal and external customers), including active listening skills and skill in presenting findings and recommendations,
* Sense of ownership and pride in the performance and its impact on company’s success
* High results orientation and bias toward action
* Capability of adapt to changes and work under pressure
* Fluency in Italian and English and preferably the ability to work in at least one out of other languages, ideally German, French or Spanish
* Availability to travel up to 30%
Be part of a progressive and sustainable global company which is performing extremely well and is having an exceptional growth in a competitive and tough market.
We offer Career development, Learning opportunities, Competitive compensations, Reserved discounts, Awesome coworkers!