Group Internal Auditor

Develop and implement the group's internal audit and control framework. Establish audit methodologies, policies, and reporting standards. Build and maintain enterprise-wide risk assessment processes and risk registers. Develop and execute annual risk-based audit plans across the business. Conduct operational, financial, compliance, and process audits. Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and governance practices. Perform audits across retail stores, warehouses, manufacturing facilities, and support functions. Carry out surprise audits, cash counts, inventory counts, and site inspections. Analyse ERP, POS, payroll, and financial data to identify trends, risks, and control weaknesses. Lead investigations into losses, policy breaches, fraud concerns, and operational irregularities. Drive loss prevention initiatives covering cash handling, inventory control, and procurement. Review supplier onboarding, purchasing controls, and vendor compliance. Monitor stock accuracy, wastage, shrinkage, and operational efficiency. Assess compliance with business policies, procedures, and brand standards. Prepare audit reports with practical recommendations and action plans. Track remediation activities and ensure timely closure of audit findings. Support the development and enhancement of policies, SOPs, and governance frameworks. Evaluate business continuity, crisis management, and risk mitigation practices. Support whistleblowing investigations and fraud prevention initiatives. Provide regular reporting and independent assurance to senior leadership. Travel periodically across the UAE and Kuwait to conduct audits and site visits.