Risk & Control Specialist

Company Profile

Alfa Beta is a member of Ahold Delhaize Group that operates a network of 21 companies in 3 continents (11 countries), 375 000 employees and is trusted by more than 50 million customers on a weekly basis.
Alfa Beta Vassilopoulos is one of the largest retail chains with more than 500 Super Markets, Cash & Carry, and franchise stores and over 14 000 employees.

Position Requirements

The Specialist Risk & Control supports the Risk & Control Manager in setting up, developing and managing a Risk & Control organization servicing Alfa-Beta. This organization is part of the Business Services Finance department in Europe, which provides professional and high quality financial services and solutions to our retail brands. The Risk & Control function within Business Services Finance supports and directs the business to be in control and provides insight into control effectiveness, control weaknesses and remediation actions. More specific, R&C provides local management with 2nd line assurance over the ICFR/ITGC framework in the three lines of defense controls structure of Ahold Delhaize.

Core accountabilities:

• Risk Management
  • Assist the R&C Manager in the scoping analysis on risks and control objectives
  • Identify relevant risks and control objectives and determine whether there are gaps in the internal control framework, assisting the business to retain a fit-for-purpose controls’ framework
  • Advice and support business in designing / implementing controls to remediate any gaps identified either by R&C or internal / external audit
  • Ensure all controls required by global policies are implemented in the country and are operating effectively
  • Support the automation of controls
  • Build a solid knowledge of retail processes from a risk and control perspective
  • Partner with business owners for the design and effective implementation of ESG KPI controls
  • Support risk awareness and control mindset at all levels in the company
  • Under supervision of the R&C Manager support and challenges local management in risk management and performs risk assessments on specific projects
  • Support External and Internal Audit throughout the execution of audit plans

• Assurance on the Controls’ operating effectiveness
  • Provide assurance on the effectiveness of the Internal Control framework for the related operating company
  • Discuss control findings with management and suggest/agree on remediation
  • Support business owners in performing impact assessments for control deficiencies
  • Assist R&C Manager in facilitating the review and discussion of controls and control weaknesses with External /Internal auditor

• Build and Maintain relationship
  • Build and maintain a network of internal and external stakeholders and partners
  • Develop and maintain effective relationship with business, discuss control issues and related remediation with business
  • Challenge and advise management in mitigation of issues
  • Regular and effective reporting from and communication with the R&C Manager on status and outcome of the activities

Candidate Profile

• University degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration
• Master’s degree in Auditing, Finance or MBA would be considered an asset
• Work experience of 5+ years in one or more subjects: external auditing/internal auditing, risk management
• Experience in Retail Business (preferred)
• Professional certification in auditing – accounting completed or close to completion
• Basic SAP understanding
• A performance-driven individual, with a strong sense of urgency, exceptional organizational credibility, and deep understanding of the business
• Proven track record of managing and delivering projects
• Excellent reporting skills
• Strong business acumen with emphasis on analytical and conceptual thinking
• Demonstrated ability in relevant soft skills including change management, continuous improvement, conflict resolution and consensus building
• Effective ways of working, interaction and connectivity and ensuring delivery through systems, processes and people
• Participate in business/cross functional team – Combining the collective efforts of individuals within different teams and with different objectives and priorities to create organizational value

Remuneration

The company offers a competitive remuneration package and excellent career prospects within an international retail environment.

Contact Details
On line at www.abcareers.gr quoting reference: (ref: R&CS22)

All applications will be treated as confidential