Audit Associate

JOB SUMMARY: The Internal Auditor is responsible for conducting independent audits and evaluations of the company’s stores to ensure compliance with internal policies, operational standards, and regulatory requirements.

This position plays a key role in identifying risks, evaluating internal controls, and recommending process improvements to enhance operational efficiency, safeguard company assets, and maintain accurate financial reporting. The role requires regular travel nationwide to audit different restaurant branches.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Audit Planning & Execution

• Conduct operational, financial, and compliance audits across all company stores,
• Plan and perform store audits, including cash handling, inventory control, purchasing, sales, and expense monitoring.
• Assess adherence to company policies, accounting standards, and internal control procedures.
• Prepare detailed audit work programs and schedules for assigned audits.

2. Risk Assessment & Internal Controls

• Identify key operational and financial risks and evaluate the adequacy of control systems.
• Recommend corrective actions and process improvements to management.
• Follow up on the implementation of agreed audit recommendations.

3. Financial & Operational Review

• Verify the accuracy and reliability of financial records, reports, and transactions.
• Review and validate inventory management, asset safeguarding, and cost control measures.
• Audit store operations, including compliance with point-of-sale procedures, cash reconciliation, and stock management.

4. Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare comprehensive audit reports summarizing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Present audit results to management and discuss practical action plans for improvement.
• Maintain detailed and organized audit working papers and documentation.

5. Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and government regulations.
• Assist in developing and improving internal audit methodologies and checklists.
• Participate in special investigations or ad-hoc audits as requested by management.

Perform other related tasks or assignments as may be required by management to support departmental and company objectives.

REQUIREMENTS AND SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Internal Auditing, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2–4 years of experience in internal auditing, preferably in the restaurant, retail, or hospitality industry.
• Experience in store or branch audits, inventory audits, or compliance auditing is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of internal audit standards, accounting principles, and risk management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and familiar with accounting or ERP systems.
• Analytical and detail-oriented, with strong quantitative and problem-solving skills.
• High integrity, objectivity, and confidentiality in handling sensitive information.
• Strong communication and report-writing skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work with operations teams and management.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple audit assignments simultaneously.
• Organized, proactive, and capable of critical thinking.