مراجع داخلي - Internal Auditor

Location: Jeddah

Department: Internal Audit / Finance

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented Internal Auditor to join our team and play a critical role in evaluating the effectiveness of internal controls, and supporting risk mitigation across corporate and restaurant operations.

The candidate will supervise audit engagements, lead the execution of audit plans, and work cross-functionally to strengthen governance and operational efficiency in a fast-paced, multi-unit business environment.

The Internal Auditor will help ensure operational efficiency, safeguard company assets, and support best practices in financial and business procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, lead, and execute financial, operational, compliance, and IT audits across corporate and restaurant functions.
• Partner with finance, legal, operations, and IT teams to assess risk, evaluate controls, and recommend improvements.
• Prepare audit reports and present findings and recommendations to senior management and the Audit Committee.
• Monitor and validate management’s remediation of audit issues.
• Support special projects, including fraud investigations, operational reviews, and data analytics initiatives.
• Conduct audits at restaurant locations to assess compliance with company policies, procedures, and industry regulations.
• Review cash handling, inventory management, procurement, and payroll processes for accuracy and integrity.
• Identify operational inefficiencies, fraud risks, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Perform financial audits including reconciliation of sales, expenses, and vendor payments.
• Prepare audit reports with findings, risks, and actionable recommendations.
• Collaborate with restaurant managers and regional leadership to implement corrective actions.
• Monitor and follow up on the implementation of audit recommendations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in internal auditing, ideally within a retail or hospitality/restaurant environment.
• Knowledge of point-of-sale (POS) systems and restaurant operations is a strong advantage.
• Understanding of inventory controls, vendor management, and payroll auditing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel; experience with audit or ERP software is a plus.

Preferred Certifications:

• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) preferred but not required.