Internal Audit – Senior Associate / Associate

Job title: Internal Audit – Senior Associate / Associate

Company: AS Watson Retail (HK) Limited


Job description: AS Watson Group, the world’s largest international health and beauty retailer, is operating over 16,500 stores under 12 retail brands in 29 markets, with over 130,000 employees worldwide. For the fiscal year 2023, AS Watson Group recorded revenue of US$23 billion. Every year, we are serving over 5.5 billion shoppers via our O+O (Offline plus Online) technology-enabled platforms.Together with our 12 retail brands including Watsons, Kruidvat, Trekpleister, Superdrug, Savers, Rossmann, Drogas, ICI PARIS XL, The Perfume Shop, PARKnSHOP, FORTRESS and Watson’s Wine, we set O+O (Offline Plus Online) as the new standard for retail. O+O is more about creating an integrated offline and online experience to better serve customers’ needs through digital transformation, that enables them to shop across any channel, anytime, anywhere. Every day, we work towards a clear purpose: To put a Smile on our customers’ faces today and tomorrow.Our success depends on our people staying ahead of the game. We believe that our attitude to teamwork and our encouragement for your personal growth comes shining through everything we do. We also know that our success as an employer isn’t just about influencing you on why you should join our business. It’s about asking you to imagine where it could take you.Come and join a Winning TeamWe are Awesome!Why Should You Join Us?At ASW, we believe in our people, in teamwork and the importance of your personal growth. If you are looking for the opportunity to join our award-winning international family with over 16,000 stores across 28 markets in Asia and Europe, the ASW family welcomes you…You can enjoy:

• HKICPA, ACCA and CPA Australia Recognized Employer Partnership for F&A talents
• Convenient office location, less than 5 min. walk from MTR
• Free round-trip lunchtime shuttle bus services to Shatin
• Comprehensive Medical and Life insurance coverage, including your spouse and children
• Well-equipped Gym inside our office building
• Onsite Clinic and Lactation Room

Role Purpose:As part of the Finance Controls & Systems (FCS) team, you will play a vital role in safeguarding the internal control of the Group by ensuring proper controls, governance and risk management processes in place and operating effectively.You will be taking part in operational and financial audits across APAC and gain invaluable knowledge on the business operations and work with people from different background at different seniority.A typical day in this Role:

• Conduct operational and financial audits to provide an independent assessment on the internal control environment and operations at different markets
• Drive rectifications of various internal control issues
• Provide constructive recommendations on how to improve operating processes and efficiency
• Act as the Gatekeeper on the quality of the BU’s bi annual self assessments
• Drive continuous improvements of FCS internal processes such as use of audit analytics

This job is a good fit for You if:

• You are a CHALLENGER. You will question everything. You are not reserved and tend to be energetic, quick speaking and outgoing.
• You are a PROBLEM SOLVER. You make decisions based on evidence-based opinions.
• You are a CHANGE CHAMPION. You love imagining what could be and don’t hesitate to challenge the status quo. You are good at producing original ideas and are very comfortable with ambiguity.
• You are a TEAM PLAYER. Your focus is on the relationships within the team. You are optimistic, energetic and feel energized when working with others.

Success will depend on:

• Relevant work experience in auditing, internal controls, retail operations, supply chain, eCommerce or data analytics
• Fresh graduate and candidate with no auditing/internal controls background will also be considered
• Good communication skills with the ability to work with stakeholders from different background and internally as a team player
• Proactive and Curious to everything, and embrace challenging status quo and absorb
• new knowhow while keeping independent thinking mindset
• Responsible, well organized, result orientated, and self motivated
• Business travel is required

What is holding you back?Don’t miss out on this great chance to shape Your life!Apply now!Interested parties please e-mail your full resume in WORD FORMAT with expected salary to our company email (shown in our Company Profile).We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. The information provided will be treated in strict confidence and be used only for consideration of your application for relevant / similar posts within the AS Watson Group.Applicants not hearing from us within 6 weeks from the date of advertisement may consider their applications unsuccessful. All personal data of unsuccessful applicants will be destroyed within 12 months from the date of application.

Expected salary:

Location: Sha Tin District, Hong Kong

Job date: Sun, 29 Dec 2024 08:57:27 GMT

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