INTERNAL AUDITOR📣 Job Ad

About the Role

Cravia is seeking a dedicated Internal Auditor to join its team in Saudi Arabia. This full-time, analytical role provides comprehensive support to the Internal Audit Manager across all internal audit functions within the Group. The position requires 5-10 years of relevant experience, focusing on risk assessment, audit plan implementation, and ensuring compliance with established policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

The Internal Auditor will be responsible for a range of activities designed to maintain robust internal controls and identify areas for improvement. Core duties include:

• Reporting key risks and exposures to the Internal Audit Manager.
• Ensuring effective implementation of all Internal Audit policies and procedures.
• Providing on-the-job training and guidance to departments regarding audit questionnaire parameters.
• Conducting risk assessments for assigned functions and entities.
• Undertaking field work, identifying potential risks, and determining the root cause of issues.
• Executing the Internal Audit Plan in line with Internal Audit Standards.

Audit Execution and Compliance

This role involves detailed audit activities to ensure operational integrity and adherence to company standards. Specific tasks include:

• Performing restaurant audits to verify adherence to standard policies and practices related to cash, inventory, waste, and attendance.
• Conducting process reviews for key business operations.
• Preparing and executing the monthly Stock Audit Plan, utilizing Finance Team resources as needed.
• Periodically reviewing discounts, promotions, voids, and staff meals to ensure compliance with guidelines and best practices, escalating exceptions for resolution.
• Maintaining the Lost Property Inventory and ensuring suitable storage.
• Identifying and assessing cost-saving initiatives across the business during audits.

Reporting and Monitoring

The Internal Auditor plays a crucial role in documenting findings, monitoring progress, and supporting governance structures:

• Preparing Draft Audit Reports and Recommendations in collaboration with relevant department/Restaurant heads for Internal Audit Manager review and approval.
• Monitoring Mystery Shopper Reports and initiating appropriate action for scores below 90%, providing status updates to the Internal Audit Manager.
• Ensuring all Audit Reports are securely stored for easy retrieval.
• Directing follow-up activities to ensure corrective actions are implemented and providing draft reports for review.
• Preparing draft quarterly ARC reports for Internal Audit Manager review and approval.
• Attending Quarterly Risk Assessment Committee (RAC) Meetings to take minutes and prepare drafts for approval.

Collaboration and Relationships

Effective communication and relationship management are integral to this role, both internally and externally. The Internal Auditor will:

• Manage internal relationships with the Audit Risk Committee, Group CEO, Group COO, Group CFO, Department Heads, Internal Audit Manager, Deputy Audit Manager, and all departments/employees.
• Manage external relationships, including with External Auditors.
• Coordinate with Internal Audit team members to enhance and develop skills.
• Implement appropriate measures for ad-hoc business risks as identified or directed by the Internal Audit Manager.
• Perform other duties as designated by the Internal Audit Manager, seeking timely feedback and guidance.
• The role may require local and international travel.

Requirements and Joining

Candidates should possess 5-10 years of experience in internal audit. All decision-making authorities are to be exercised in accordance with the Company’s Delegation of Authority Policy. The preferred joining date for this position is between May 15th and May 30th.