Esra AYTEKIN

Experience

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  LCWAIKIKI

  Mar 2006 - now

  International Retail Audit Manager
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  LC Waikiki

  Mar 2006 - now

  *Performing risk assessments, designing effective audit steps/tests for the store operations,finance and personnel affairs process in the countries* Planning internal audit&inventory activities to be carried out in line with the annual audit&inventory plan and directives of the reporting body, * Conducting internal audit activities over business units in order to identify deficiencies and potential risks, * Presenting the audit reports prepared as a result of internal audit activities and sending suggestions to business units and senior management, * Ensuring that the activities of the company carried out in compliance with the legal legislation, internal policies and operational work flows/procedures, * Evaluating the compliance and adequacy of internal controls related to the risks on activities in terms of financial reporting requirements,* Supervising, training and mentoring auditors on audit areas and review process and assess performance of staff for engagement reviews.* Performing specific audit procedures, tests and analysis, including those that support requirements regarding compliance.* Work with internal customers to better understand their business needs and goals. * Ensuring that all of the company's financial and personnel affairs practices are in line with statutory regulations and legislation. * To organise and implement stock takes in the stores and central warehouses in the countries.* Managing the studies conducted to measure customer satisfaction and expectations in the company. Show less * Responsible of new store openings, carrying out operational processes.* Supports the store managers as a mentor when necessary.* Identifies the necessary measures to increase the sales in the stores and gives feedbacks to related department in HQ* Identifies the risks for the financial affairs related issues which are under my responsibility such as checking the salary-bonuses, store cash deficit, advance payments etc.* Responsible of selection and recruitment process of country offices and Store Management roles.* Keeping profitability at maximum level and ensuring cost management effectiveness* Visiting the stores at regular intervals and developing stores development strategies.* To follow the necessary actions to ensure customer satisfaction.* Performing regional/international competitor analyzes, stock management and maximizing market share Show less * Planning, organizing, conducting and formally reporting on scheduled audit and inventory projects based on the approved annual audit and inventory plan,* Assisting in identifying and evaluating the organization’s risk areas and providing input to the development of the Annual Audit Plan* Assuring and developing the quality of auditing and reporting activities by reviewing field works, working papers and draft reports* Assuring follow-up on the implementation of the proposed recommendations* Communicating the results of audit projects via written reports and oral presentations to the management* Pursuing professional development opportunities, including external and internal training and professional association memberships, and sharing information gained with co-workers* Contributing to efficient performance of internal audit* Assisting effective management and execution of fraud investigations Show less * Accountable for driving the team to achieve the location’s performance targets and KPIs and define action plans for short and long term target achievements * Coaching, developing and appraising of the team * Effective recruiting and succession planning as well as networking * Implement and maintain a customer centric mindset to build a loyal customer base * Build and maintain awareness of our competitors and local markets by sharing any relevant findings with your Area Manager and retail team* Implements all visual merchandising standards* Executes and complies with all comany policies and procedures Show less

  • International Retail Audit Manager

    Jul 2012 - now

  • Retail Area Manager

    Jan 2010 - Jul 2013

  • Auditor

    Jun 2008 - Jan 2010

  • Store Manager

    Mar 2006 - Jun 2008