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Kurt Geiger | About Us
We are an inclusive, creative footwear and accessories brand powered by kindness. We want to empower our talent to be confident and true to themselves, the London way. London is our home, our heartbeat, and we draw inspiration from the energy and spirit of the city; its diversity and creativity. For over fifty years our team of in-house shoe and accessory designers have been creating authentic, distinctive designs from our London headquarters. The rainbow is our signature. It represents the good energy and love we have for our community and the many ways we collectively express our individual style.
We Are One: For Love | For Diversity | For Change | For Equality | For Kindness | For Freedom | For Unity Against Racism
General Summary
This position is responsible for supporting the delivery of Internal Audit and advisory services across Steven Madden's international operations, with a primary focus on the Company's U.K. and European businesses. The position will work closely with the global Internal Audit team in the U.S. to execute risk-based financial, operational and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) audit activities, while developing strong relationships with international business and finance leadership.
The Internal Audit Manager will have significant responsibility for the execution and documentation of SOX testing for Kurt Geiger and other international components, including evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, identifying control gaps and exceptions, and partnering with management on remediation activities. The position will also participate in operational and financial audits and other advisory and special projects as part of the Company's global Internal Audit plan.
The successful candidate will serve as an important member of the global Internal Audit team and will help provide local support and perspective for the Company's growing international operations.
Major Responsibilities:
- Work with Ernst & Young our external auditors, SM Corporate IA team, as well as with resources from external accounting firms that provide supplemental resources to SM.
- Plan and execute SOX control testing for Kurt Geiger, Steve Madden Europe (Netherlands) and other international components, including walkthroughs, control evaluation, testing, documentation and evaluation of exceptions.
- Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls and identify opportunities to strengthen the control environment.
- Partner with business process owners to understand processes, identify risks and develop effective remediation plans for control deficiencies and other identified issues.
- Coordinate with the U.S.-based Internal Audit team to ensure consistent application of Internal Audit and SOX methodology, testing approaches and documentation standards across international components.
- Manage and participate in all phases of assigned audits and advisory projects, including scoping, planning, risk assessment, fieldwork, testing, issue development and reporting.
- Develop clear and concise audit documentation, workpapers and reports and submit significant findings and reports to the Internal Audit Director for review.
- Work closely with management and external auditors, as appropriate, to facilitate coordination of SOX activities, audit testing and remediation efforts.
- Undertake other tasks, special projects and advisory activities as required by management.
- Manage internal and external staff as appropriate.
Requirements
Specific Job Skills:
- Strong understanding of Internal Audit, risk assessment, internal controls and SOX requirements.
- Demonstrated ability to plan and execute financial, operational and/or SOX audits from scoping through reporting.
- Strong understanding of internal control concepts and ability to evaluate control design and operating effectiveness.
- Ability to identify and clearly communicate control deficiencies, root causes, risks and practical remediation recommendations.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
- Ability to build effective working relationships with business and finance stakeholders across multiple countries and cultures.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with both U.K./European and U.S.-based stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently while maintaining close coordination with a geographically dispersed Audit team.
- Strong follow-up and completion skills.
- Personable and excellent stakeholder management skills are essential.
- Ability to exercise sound professional judgment and maintain appropriate confidentiality and independence.
- Ability to travel internationally as required.
Education, Licenses, Certificates, Registrations and/or Experience:
- Bachelor Degree in Accounting or Finance.
- Previous experience in an audit (internal or external) role.
- Experience performing SOX testing and/or internal control assessments required.
- Experience working within a public accounting firm as a manager is a plus.
- CPA, CIA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent professional qualification preferred
Benefits
- Competitive basic salary
- Pension and life assurance
- Gym Discounts
- Retailtrust support
- Enviable discounts
- Harrods Discount
- Monthly half day Friday’s
- And so much more!
Our Culture
We’re an energic fast-paced brand that embraces progress and strives for innovation. Hard work is rewarded with new opportunities at every level and kindness is celebrated in everything we do. Our summer working hours accommodate a healthy work life balance. Wellbeing is important to our working culture, which is why we nurture a friendly environment for talent to thrive in, alongside a vibrant social community.
Our Stores
The first Kurt Geiger store opened on London Bond street in 1963. Today, our brand has global appeal and is distributed in hundreds of cities around the world. We operate over 70 stand-alone stores nationwide, including our new flagship store on London Oxford street, and in over 400 stores globally. Beyond stand-alone stores and retail pop ups, our retail partners include some of the world’s most famous department stores.
We Are One: For Love | For Diversity | For Change | For Equality | For Kindness | For Freedom | For Unity Against Racism
