Director, Internal Audit & Risk Advisory

Holt Renfrew offers you an inspiring, fashion-driven environment with opportunities to learn and grow. From our incredible partnerships with iconic luxury brands, to our commitments to corporate social responsibility, you will be inspired every day.

A job at Holt Renfrew offers a competitive total compensation, a generous employee discount, pension, and health & dental benefits, tuition assistance, and continuous learning and development.

The Director, Internal Audit & Risk Advisory is responsible for setting the overall strategic direction of the department, developing the annual risk-based Internal Audit Plan, while maintaining high-quality risk management, control and governance processes. The Director leads a team of three managers to enhance organizational performance and establish strong working relationships across the business. Reporting directly to the CFO and Audit Committee Chair, the Director will provide professional and objective internal audit and advisory services to the business. They will ensure that the planning, execution, and reporting is comprehensive and carried out efficiently and effectively to the required standard, and will identify opportunities and make recommendations that will provide value in the form of operational efficiencies, cost reduction and risk mitigation.

Strategy & Planning

• Develop the audit plan in consultation with internal and external stakeholders
• Develop and build collaborative relationships across all levels of the business to analyze issues, understand root causes and apply practical solutions to strengthen controls
• Chair meetings with executives at which all findings and issues are presented, discussed and agreed; and reviews, agrees and issues finalization of reports
• Oversee special projects arising from the request of the Executive Leadership Team, and prepare appropriate schedules and reports as necessary
• Oversee and execute the risk management function within the organization
• Present audit findings and issues to senior management at risk management committee, business review and audit committee
• Influence control strengthening and constantly challenge senior management to succeed in strengthening processes, reducing losses and highlighting operational inefficiencies
• Facilitate major project risk assessment and risk map sessions

Risk Management

• Oversee the delivery of risk assessments by the internal audit team formally twice a year and present findings to executive leadership
• Facilitate discussions and proposals of major risks both internal and external that could impact the business' ability to effectively deliver their strategic objectives and present to executive leadership team
• Member of the Crisis Management Team
• Regular contact with Executive Teams to advise on risk and process improvements in existing ways of working
• Be seen to bringing "outside in" thinking to the business, by understanding how developments in the external business environment can influence a better process, control and risk environment within Holt Renfrew

Leadership

• Lead, motivate, and retain a team of high performing employees that is capable of delivering results
• Demonstrate leadership and commitment to employee development and succession planning by ensuring employee performance and development discussions, team building and skill development occur regularly, and that plans are updated quarterly

The ideal candidate:

• Post-secondary degree in a related field or equivalent work experience
• Holds one or more of CPA, ACA, CIMA, ACCA, CIA, CISA, CISM/CISSP designations
• 5-10 years of experience in internal audit
• Demonstrated leadership and influencing skills with the ability to get things done
• Proactive and a self-starter; a team player who is able to act as both a leader and an individual contributor as required
• Ability to plan and organize with good attention to detail
• Ability to conduct detailed root-cause analysis, integrate multiple data sets, generate insights and provide innovative business solutions
• Proven experience documenting processes and practices while effectively prioritizing multiple tasks, priorities, projects, and deadlines
• Strong analytical problem solving skills; demonstrated decisiveness, consistently producing quality results against given deadlines
• Professionalism, empathy, influencing, and interpersonal skills, combined with clear written / verbal communications ensures this role is eminently effective and successful
• Is adaptable and comfortable with ambiguity and change

Holt Renfrew is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Our future success depends on the perspectives and contributions of all our employees -- their diverse backgrounds, abilities and experiences make our business stronger. If you are contacted for a job opportunity and require accommodation, please email careers@holtrenfrew.com and let us know so we can ensure you have an accessible candidate experience throughout the recruitment process. All requests are confidential and used only to meet candidate needs.