Internal Auditor

Key responsibilities

Audit planning & execution

• Perform risk assessments and contribute to the annual internal audit plan
• Lead end-to-end audits (planning → fieldwork → reporting → follow-up)
• Evaluate design and operating effectiveness of internal controls
• Conduct financial, operational, compliance, and franchise audits

Operational & F&B focus

• Review inventory controls, wastage, shrinkage, and cost controls
• Assess procurement, vendor management, and supply chain processes
• Audit POS systems, revenue recognition, cash handling, and store controls
• Evaluate food safety, regulatory compliance, and licensing adherence

Risk & governance

• Identify control weaknesses and recommend remediation actions
• Support enterprise risk management (ERM) activities
• Monitor implementation of audit recommendations
• Interface with external auditors and regulators when required

Data analytics

• Use ERP/POS data to identify anomalies and trends
• Apply analytics tools (SAP, Oracle, ACL, Power BI, Excel advanced)

Stakeholder management

• Present findings to management
• Work with operations, finance, and supply chain leaders
• Maintain independence while influencing process improvement

Requirements

Experience

• 4–8+ years internal/external audit experience
• Exposure to multi-site operations (restaurants, distribution, franchise)
• Experience in F&B, retail, hospitality, or consumer sector preferred

Education & certifications

• Bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance, or related
• CIA / ACCA / CPA (preferred or in progress)

Technical skills

• Internal control frameworks (COSO)
• Risk-based auditing
• ERP systems (SAP/Oracle)
• Advanced Excel + analytics tools

Competencies

• Strong analytical judgment
• Process mapping and control design
• Report writing and presentation
• Stakeholder influence
• High integrity and professional skepticism

Reporting line

• Typically reports to Internal Audit Manager / Head of Internal Audit
• Regular interaction with Finance Director, Operations, and Supply Chain

KPIs / performance metrics

• Audit plan completion rate
• Quality and practicality of recommendations
• Reduction in control gaps / repeat findings
• Stakeholder satisfaction
• Contribution to risk maturity

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From AED10,000.00 per month