Internal Audit Officer

Applicants must reside in Bahrain, possess relevant experience and skills, and answer all pre-screening questions to be considered for this role.

Job Title: Internal Auditor Officer

Department: Internal Audit

Reporting to: Chairman of Audit, Risk, Compliance & Corporate Governance Committee (ARCCGC)

Location: Bahrain

Purpose

Contribute to the Internal Audit (IA) function by executing internal audits to ensure financial data is accurate, proper internal control is in place, company policies and procedures are followed, and operations are run efficiently and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Participate in meetings with restaurants and shared services departments to explain the objectives of the audit engagement and steps involved in the audit process.
• Develop a thorough understanding of business processes for assigned audits and document the processes in flowcharts and/or process narratives. Identify and document inherent risks and controls within the business processes.
• Regularly perform a stock audit of different locations where Group assets are held, as assigned.
• Execute the Audit test plan based on the audit program.
• Identify and document control/process weaknesses and provide evidential support for findings.
• Prepare working papers in accordance with international auditing standards and local regulations.
• Propose practical and value-added recommendations to address control weaknesses and/or process inefficiencies.
• Assist in the preparation of concise and informative audit reports.
• Develops and maintains effective and professional working relationships with all levels of staff within the organisation.
• Any other tasks assigned by the Chairman of ARCCGC.

Experience

• CMA, ACCA, or CPA qualified/part qualified with at least 2 years of experience in the Internal Audit department of any company (preferably F&B/Hospitality) or Audit firm (Risk Advisory).
• Well-developed technical skills in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Basic understanding of ERP System.
• Good understanding of risk and control concepts and the ability to apply the same.
• Good understanding of accounting principles and financial statements.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills with a proven ability to communicate effectively (both written and verbal) with all management levels.
• Personal integrity with strong ethics and values consistent with the organisation's culture.
• Ability to stand firm on difficult issues when required.
• Strong analytical capability.

Please note due to the high volume of applications, we shall only get in touch if you have been shortlisted for the role.

Al Abraaj Restaurants Group

Al Abraaj Restaurants Group is a Bahrain based family business, widely recognised for its pioneering excellence in the F&B sector since 1987. With over 38 years of hospitality experience, 15 brands, 40 outlets and 1,200 employees, the group offers an exciting array of unique dining concepts, catering to diverse culinary tastes.

These brands include Al Abraaj, Mashawi Al Abraaj, Mazmiz, Bindaira, Nu Asia, Lumee, YaSalam!, Otto, San Carlo Cicchetti, La Rotisserie, SAL, Chica, Chapra, Sangam and La Ro Bistro, along with Al Abraaj Catering, Bakery and CPU.

Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s):

• Are you located in Bahrain?
• What is your visa status?
• How many years of Internal Audit experience do you have?
• How many years of F&B/Hospitality experience do you have?
• What is your current salary?
• Do you require a notice period?