WHO WE ARE

Avolta is the world’s leading travel experience player. With a traveler-centric philosophy and a geographically diverse network, the travel retail and F&B company addresses the needs of up to 2.3 billion passengers each year, with 5,500 outlets in more than 75 countries across six continents. Guided by their Destination 2027 strategy and boosted by their recent combination with travel F&B giant Autogrill, the company is well positioned to realize their ambition to create a Travel Experience Revolution through their many locations at airports, motorways, cruise lines, seaports and railway stations amongst others.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

Internal Auditor is responsible for planning and conducting audits of internal controls using a variety of techniques and tools to evaluate both the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls. This position is responsible for communicating the results of any audits including; control deficiencies, potential impact, and recommendations to management in a clearly written and concise audit report. The Internal Auditor may be involved in providing training, supervision, and assistance to other staff members in the course of their duties. This position typically reports to a regional or functional Internal Audit management and also works directly with the Global Internal Audit & Investigations team project-based.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Audit Planning and Execution

• Plans and completes audits designed to evaluate the concept and operating effectiveness of internal controls with regards to operational, financial, or compliance activities
• Plans audits of internal controls, including preparation of assistance materials, auditor assignments, and preparation of weekly status reports
• Performs test work procedures to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls

Documentation and Reporting

• Researches and documents relevant processes for audit engagement through effective interviewing skills, research, and reviews of existing documentation
• Prepares narratives, flowcharts, and risk matrices to document understanding
• Prepares detailed audit reports outlining the audit’s objectives, scope, findings, and audit opinion
• Organizes audit closing meetings and communicates audit results to various levels of management both orally and in writing

Risk Assessment and Follow-Up

• Assists in the preparation of risk assessments in conjunction with audit leadership consistent with established auditing standards and techniques
• Obtains management responses to audit findings, reviews them for reasonableness, and performs follow-up reviews to report on the progress of action plans from management based on auditor recommendations
• Participates in special projects or requests from management, including fraud investigations, consulting activities, or other special requests

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or related area
• Experience in retail and/or F&B industries’
• Analytical thinking and attention to detail
• Requires strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, & PowerPoint)
• Requires excellent English oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills (other languages of advantage)