Corporate Financial Auditor recruitment

At TJX it's our unique customer offer that has made us the world's leading off-price retailer. Being a Fortune 250 company with more than 2,700 stores and nearly 160,000 Associates around the globe, success is always in style with us - especially as we continue to expand our off-price retail concepts of TK Maxx and Homsense across Europe.

At TJX Europe, choice is really important. Just as our Customers have around 10,000 new items to chose from every week, our exciting growth plans mean that we are always able to offer a wide variety of roles and opportunities whether in one of our stores, distribution centres or head office teams.

We also offer variety, challenge and career development, giving you the opportunity to grow and be part of our success. If you enjoy working within teams that prize the core values of respect, loving difference, approachability and working together to deliver results, then joining us could be the right career move for you.

Job Summary

This position will be based in our Europe Corporate Home Office located in Watford, UK or in Dusseldorf, Germany.

Key Responsibilities

*Participates in pre-audit surveys, assembles and analyzes operational and financial data and identifies area for subsequent audit; prepares specific audit programmes and estimates time requirements.
*Reviews and evaluates all completed work, findings and recommendations for accuracy, adequacy and presence of sufficient supporting documentation; ensures that project work papers are assembled, maintained and filed correctly.
*Performs statutory financial audits in collaboration with external auditors.
*Informs the Manager of European Audit of audit progress on a regular basis. Consults with Manager of European Audit and Senior Management on problems areas and recommends appropriate actions.
*Performs special projects including IT related audits as assigned.

Key Skills, Knowledge Experience

*Bachelor's degree in Accounting of Finance.
*MBA, CPA, CA, CISA or CIA is preferred.
*Proven experience in a Big Four public accounting firm.
*Strong knowledge and understanding of accounting principles, auditing techniques and documentation standards.
*Working knowledge of Oracle and ACL are desired.
*This position involves 25% - 50% travel including international travel.
*Strong understanding of internal controls and excellent project management skills required.
*Excellent communication skills, computer skills and written skills a must.
*Fluency in English is required.
*Proven ability to build strong relationships with all levels of an organisation.