Job description

Under the direction of the Internal Audit Manager, this is a key analytical role in providing full support with activities across the Group relating to all Internal Audit matters.

KEY PERFORMANCE ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Internal Audit Function Governance

· Report key Risks and Exposure to the Internal Audit Manager

· Ensure that all Policies and Procedures in relation to Internal Audit are effectively implemented.

· Where parameters of the Audit Questionnaires have been made, provide the appropriate departments with on-the-job training, guidance.

Risk Assessment and Internal Audit Plan and implementation

· Conduct of risk assessments for functions/ entities as assigned by the Internal Audit Manager

· Undertake all field work as assigned by the Internal Audit Manager, ensuring at all times that where potential risks are highlighted, the Root Cause of the issue are identified.

· Execution of Internal Audit Plan in line with the Internal Audit Standards, including but not limited to:

• Restaurant audits to check adherence to the standard policies, procedures and practices being followed in relation to Cash, Inventory, Waste, Attendance etc.
• Process reviews covering key business processes
• Prepare and execute the monthly Stock Audit Plan, utilizing resources from the Finance Team, as required
• Periodic review of Discounts, Promotions, Voids, Staff meals etc to ensure compliance to the laid down guidelines and best practices. Raising exceptions with other departments for resolution.

· Maintain the Lost Property Inventory and suitable storage of the property.

Reports

• Preparation of the Draft Audit Report and Recommendations in conjunction with the relevant department / Restaurant heads prior to their submission to the Internal Audit Manager for review and approval
• Mystery Shopper Reports – monitor and take appropriate action when scores received are below 90%, providing the Internal Audit Manager with a status update report.
• Ensure all Audit Reports are appropriately stored to ensure appropriate security and easy retrieval.

Follow Up and Monitoring

· Direct the follow-up activities to ensure that all correct actions are being put in place and provide draft reports for the Internal Audit Manager

· Provide the Internal Audit Manager with the draft quarterly ARC reports for review and approval.

Quarterly Risk Assessment Committee (RAC) Meetings

· Attend the Quarterly RAC Meetings to take Minutes.

· Prepare draft minutes for review of Internal Audit Manager and submission for RAC’s approval.

Special Assignments

· Ensure appropriate measures are put in place where an ad-hoc business risk is identified or as directed by the Internal Audit Manager

Relationship Management

· Effectively manage all internal and external relationships.

· Manage and oversee the morale and culture of the Company, ensuring that the welfare of its Employees and Customers is maintained to a high standard.

· Effectively coordinate with Internal Audit team members to enhance and develop skills

General Tasks

§ Perform any other duties and responsibilities as designated by the Internal Audit Manager

§ Seeking timely feedback and guidance as necessary from the Internal Audit Manager to ensure deliverables are on time and in line with the expected quality

§ As part of Audits undertaken, identify and assess ways in which cost saving initiatives and measures can be put in place across the business.

§ The job role may require local and international travel

COMMUNICATIONS & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal: Audit Risk Committee, Group CEO, Group COO, Group CFO, Department Heads, Internal Audit Manager, Deputy Audit Manager, All departments, All restaurants, All employees

External: External Auditors

DECISION MAKING AUTHORITY:

All decision-making authorities to be carried out in accordance with the Company’s Delegation of Authority Policy.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:

Minimum Qualifications:

· CA/ CIA/ ACCA

· Minimum 2 years of post-qualification experience within Internal Audit

· Experience within Restaurants and F&B industry

· Experience within the GCC Region

Competencies :

Technical

· Excellent professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, both internally and externally

· Fluent in English both written and oral. Arabic is a plus.

· Proficient with all Microsoft applications – word, excel and PowerPoint.

· High levels of Cultural awareness

· Excellent negotiation skills

· Excellent presentation skills

· Excellent listening skills

· Ability to perform and produce quality output within tight timeframes.

· Ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects.

· Ability to participate in and facilitate group meetings.

· Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills.

· High levels of experience and commitment to QHSE and QSC

· High levels of initiative

· Team Player

· Proactive

Behavioral

· Collaboration

· Visionary drive

· Customer Focus

· Managing and Motivating Towards Excellence

· Trustworthiness

Joining date- Between 15^th May – 30^th May)