Restaurant Auditor at Domeo Resources International (DRI)

Main Function

• The Restaurant Auditor is responsible for conducting operational, financial, and compliance audits across restaurant outlets to ensure adherence to company policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), financial controls, food safety standards, and brand guidelines.
• The role focuses on identifying risks, preventing losses, improving operational efficiency, and ensuring accountability across all departments.

Role Responsibilities
Financial & Cash Audit:

• Conduct routine and surprise cash audits across outlets.
• Verify daily sales reconciliation, POS reports, and bank lodgements.
• Review petty cash usage and expense documentation.
• Identify discrepancies, revenue leakages, or financial irregularities.
• Ensure compliance with approved pricing and discount policies.

Inventory & Cost Control Audit:

• Perform periodic stock counts and reconcile physical inventory with system records.
• Review food cost reports, wastage records, and variance analysis.
• Investigate stock shortages, overages, and unexplained losses.
• Monitor adherence to portion control and approved recipes.
• Assess procurement and supplier compliance with company policy.

Operational & SOP Compliance:

• Audit compliance with standard operating procedures across all departments.
• Evaluate service standards, cleanliness, and operational efficiency.
• Ensure adherence to opening and closing procedures.
• Identify operational gaps and recommend corrective actions.

Food Safety & Hygiene Compliance:

• Conduct hygiene and sanitation inspections in line with food safety standards.
• Verify temperature logs, storage practices, and cross-contamination controls.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP and environmental health regulations.
• Report safety violations and recommend immediate corrective measures.

Fraud Prevention & Risk Management:

• Identify potential fraud risks, theft, or internal control weaknesses.
• Conduct investigations into suspected misconduct.
• Strengthen internal control systems to minimize financial and operational risk.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism during investigations.

Reporting & Documentation:

• Prepare detailed audit reports outlining findings, risk levels, and recommendations.
• Present audit results to management and follow up on corrective actions.
• Track implementation of audit recommendations and improvements.
• Maintain accurate and organized audit documentation.

Training & Process Improvement:

• Educate outlet managers and staff on internal control policies.
• Recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce losses.
• Support management in strengthening operational and financial controls.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 – 5 years experience in auditing, preferably within the hospitality or restaurant industry.
• Strong understanding of restaurant operations, POS systems, and inventory management.
• Professional certification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIA, ICAN) is an advantage.

Skills:

• Strong analytical and investigative skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Sound knowledge of financial controls and audit procedures
• Strong understanding of restaurant operations
• Excellent report writing and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and conduct surprise audits.

Behavioral Qualities:

• High level of integrity and confidentiality
• Objective and unbiased decision-making
• Strong ethical standards
• Firm but diplomatic communication style
• Ability to travel between outlets (if multi-location)
• Results-driven and disciplined.