Internal Auditor

Position: Internal Auditor – Food & Beverage / Hospitality

Location: UAE
Industry: Restaurant, Lounge & Hospitality Group
Employment Type: Full-time

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Internal Auditor with strong F&B and hospitality background to evaluate financial accuracy, operational efficiency, cost controls, and compliance across our restaurants, lounges, central production, and supply chain operations. The Internal Auditor will ensure proper governance, identify risks, recommend improvements, and support management in implementing best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct financial, operational, and compliance audits across restaurant and lounge operations
• Review internal controls, SOPs, inventory systems, cash handling, and procurement processes
• Verify sales recording, voids/discounts, credit card transactions, petty cash, and bank reconciliations
• Audit food cost, beverage cost, wastage, variance, stock movement, and supplier billing
• Ensure compliance with VAT, UAE regulations, food safety governance, and company policies
• Assess risk exposure related to fraud, misappropriation, and operational inefficiencies
• Evaluate POS, ERP, inventory, and accounting integrations
• Prepare audit plans, working papers, and detailed audit reports
• Recommend cost-saving initiatives and operational improvements
• Follow up on implementation of corrective action plans
• Support external auditors when required
• Maintain confidentiality and high ethical standards

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Auditing
• Professional certification preferred: CIA / CPA / ACCA / CMA
• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience as Internal Auditor (F&B/Hospitality mandatory)
• Strong knowledge of:
• Restaurant accounting
• Cost control and inventory management
• Procurement and supply chain audits
• UAE VAT & compliance
• Experience with POS, ERP systems, inventory software
• Advanced Excel and data-analysis skills

Key Skills

• Strong analytical and investigative mindset
• Excellent attention to detail and documentation accuracy
• Understanding of food & beverage cost dynamics
• Ability to identify fraud and control weaknesses
• Strong communication and reporting skills
• High integrity and confidentiality

Benefits

• Competitive salary package
• Career growth within expanding F&B group
• Multicultural work environment

How to Apply

Interested candidates may submit:

• Updated CV
• Recent photograph (optional)
• Audit experience summary

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From AED6,000.00 per month

Experience:

• F&B Manager: 4 years (Required)