Senior Internal Auditor

Giorgio Armani S.p.A.
The Armani Group is a leading company in the fashion and luxury sector, with more than 8,000 employees. Its three core brands – Giorgio Armani, Emporio Armani and A|X Armani Exchange – are active in many countries all over the world. With origins firmly rooted in Italy, but also with a cosmopolitan vision and culture, the company has grown since it was founded in 1975, expanding its offer from clothes and accessories to cosmetics, fragrances, eyewear, watches, jewellery, and furniture and furnishing accessories. Today, therefore, as well as being well known in the area of fashion, the Armani Group is also renowned in the sectors of interior design, food and beverage, and hotels and resorts. Giorgio Armani has created a style that has, with remarkable consistency, continued to explore countless variations and possibilities over the years. It expresses a precise vision down to the most minute detail: a way of being and presenting oneself, certainly incorporating clothing and accessories, but also including gestures, ways, behaviours and attitudes; a style that goes beyond the sum of its parts, and well beyond what one wears. Convinced that ethics and aesthetics must coincide, Giorgio Armani expresses fundamental and enduring values his clothes. He does so by creating timeless pieces that, enhanced by precious materials and artisanal craftwork, resist the whim of fleeting trends with their pure and essential design.

Context and purpose of the job
You will join our Internal Audit Department directly reporting to the Head of Internal Audit. We are seeking a detail-oriented, analytical, motivated Senior Internal Auditor with a specific focus on retail operations. You will be responsible for conducting audits across our retail stores, identifying areas of risk formalizing policies & procedures and recommending improvements to enhance our processes and controls.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive stores audit, including Loss Prevention, financial, stock management, operational, and compliance aspects, to ensure adherence to company policies and regulatory requirements
• Identify potential risks and assess their impact on the organization
• Prepare detailed audit reports that highlight findings, risk areas and recommendations
• Work with the relevant stakeholders to develop and implement procedures (including Store Manual) that enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness in the retail environment
• Collaborate with store managers and other stakeholders to gather audit information and provide insights on best practices and compliance requirement
• Be responsible to execute all the relevant IA activities (including audit, risk assessment initiatives and special projects) in line with the Audit Plan
• Evaluate processes and measures their compliance with the Group’s operating policies & procedures

• Degree in Economics or related field
• At least three years of experience in internal auditing, preferably within the retail industry
• Skills in Risk Management, Internal Audit, and Fraud Risk Management
• Fluent knowledge of Italian and English (both written and spoken)
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• Willingness to travel if required