Risk And Audit Specialist

A unique and exciting opportunity exists for a Risk and Audit Specialist across corporate and retail functions, in a growing and dynamic ASX retailer. This role focuses on strengthening Risk and compliance activities, process optimisation and safeguarding business assets. You have the opportunity to make a tangible impact across Michael Hill’s retail and corporate environment and culture.

As a Risk and Audit Specialist, you'll play a pivotal role in assisting managing group compliance, risk, inventory and security functions across all retail brands and markets (Australia, New Zealand, and Canada).
In this newly created, full time permanent role based in our Michael Hill Head Office (Cannon Hill – with work from home flexibility 2 days per week), you will be responsible for:

• Retail and corporate legislative compliance activities. Key areas of focus include maintaining compliance with Michael Hill’s Responsible Sourcing Certifications (Responsible Jewellery Council) and Modern Slavery Programs of Work.
• Maintaining and coordinating risk registers and risk profile of the business, conducting risk assessments including stakeholder engagement and implementation of control measures.
• Supporting retail compliance activities and loss prevention activities, including executing stock takes, contributing to shrinkage plans and implementing safety and security processes.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, including strengthening business processes, and developing business policies and guidance material.
• Execute oversight of compliance obligations, and develop reports and dashboards

During the Application and Interview Process, we're looking for someone who demonstrates:

• Proactiveness, self-sufficiency, confidence, and curiosity in your approach.
• Retail and operational knowledge of some or all of: risk, compliance, security, inventory, fraud prevention solutions and practices.
• Excellent attention to detail, including demonstrated problem-solving ability and analytical skills, including proficiency in working with large datasets and ability to identify trends and communicate insights.
• Business partnering experience, including ability to be able to effectively implement processes which are practical, fit for purpose and compliant.
• Experience in training and coaching, with a process-oriented and innovative mindset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly professional, customer/client-focused approach.
• Strong time management and organisational skills, including the ability to manage work across multiple time zones.
• Ideally, a Business/Commerce related tertiary qualification, with 3-4 years work experience.

If you're ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding role where you can contribute to the success of Michael Hill, apply now!

We foster a diverse and inclusive workforce where all of our team members can be their brilliant selves. Here, you will be treated with dignity and respect.
You will also be joining a renowned, international jeweller with a proud heritage since 1979. Michael Hill is deeply committed to sustainability and responsibility, so you can take pride in knowing you are part of a company that is working towards serious sustainability goals for our Product, Planet, and People.

Join our team. We look forward to reviewing your application.