Jas Kandola
About Jas Kandola
Jas Kandola serves as the UK Head of Internal Audit, Sox and Risk at Signet Jewelers, where he has worked since 2018. He also holds positions as Secretary of the UKJ Risk and Controls Committee and the UKJ Sox Committee.
Work at Signet Jewelers
Jas Kandola has served as the UK Head of Internal Audit, Sox and Risk at Signet Jewelers since 2018. In this role, he manages the Sarbanes Oxley Compliance process for the UKJ division, emphasizing continuous improvements and the timely delivery of information to executives. He has developed an IT audit capability and created IT-specific audit plans to enhance the auditing process within the organization. Additionally, he acts as the liaison between UKJ and external auditors, which improves audit approach efficiencies and challenges audit conclusions.
Education and Expertise
Jas Kandola studied Business Administration and Management at De Montfort University, where he earned a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from 1998 to 1999. He also pursued studies at ACCA, achieving ACCA qualifications from 2001 to 2004. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in internal audit and risk management.
Background
Before joining Signet Jewelers, Jas Kandola worked at Ernst & Young as a Manager from 2005 to 2015 in Birmingham, United Kingdom. His experience at Ernst & Young contributed to his understanding of audit practices and risk management, which he applies in his current role. He also studied at Cardinal Griffin, further shaping his professional journey.
Achievements
In his current position, Jas Kandola serves as the Secretary of the UKJ Risk and Controls Committee and the UKJ Sox Committee. He ensures compliance with various regulations and company policies, including the Code of Conduct, Competition Act, Bribery Act, and RJC requirements. His role involves enhancing the overall audit process and ensuring adherence to compliance standards within Signet Jewelers.