Internal Auditor

Food Choice Co.; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Food Choice is seeking an experienced Internal Auditor to strengthen controls and support growth across Finance, Sales, Inventory, Procurement, Logistics, HR and IT in Kuwait.

The role requires 3–5 years of internal audit experience in FMCG or trading, strong knowledge of internal controls, and hands-on ERP skills (SAP/Oracle/Microsoft Dynamics) with advanced Excel and BI experience. Based in Kuwait, the position offers a competitive salary and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• 3–5 years of internal audit experience, preferably in FMCG, food distribution or trading.
• Proven experience auditing multiple departments, not just finance.
• Strong knowledge of internal controls, risk management and IIA standards.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle or Microsoft Dynamics).
• Advanced Excel; Power BI, ACL or IDEA is a plus.
• Excellent English report writing; Arabic is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Plan and carry out risk-based audits across all departments: finance, sales, inventory, procurement, logistics, HR and IT.
• Assess internal controls and recommend practical improvements.
• Conduct stock counts and reconciliations, and review cash, collections and credit control.
• Review sales, discounts, rebates and pricing for accuracy and compliance.
• Audit the full procurement cycle, from supplier selection to payment.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, SOPs and Kuwaiti regulations.
• Investigate irregularities and report findings with clear evidence.
• Prepare audit reports with risk ratings and action plans, and follow up on implementation.

Skills

Internal auditing

Risk management

Cross-department audits

ERP systems usage

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Power BI

Job description

Food Choice, a leading Food Service & FMCG distributor in Kuwait, is looking for an experienced Internal Auditor to strengthen our controls and support our continued growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and carry out risk-based audits across all departments: finance, sales, inventory, procurement, logistics, HR and IT.
• Assess internal controls and recommend practical improvements.
• Conduct stock counts and reconciliations, and review cash, collections and credit control.
• Review sales, discounts, rebates and pricing for accuracy and compliance.
• Audit the full procurement cycle, from supplier selection to payment.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, SOPs and Kuwaiti regulations.
• Investigate irregularities and report findings with clear evidence.
• Prepare audit reports with risk ratings and action plans, and follow up on implementation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• 3-5 years of internal audit experience, preferably in FMCG, food distribution or trading.
• Proven experience auditing multiple departments, not only finance.
• Strong knowledge of internal controls, risk management and IIA standards.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle or Microsoft Dynamics).
• Advanced Excel skills; Power BI, ACL or IDEA is a plus.
• Excellent English report writing; Arabic is an advantage.
• Based in Kuwait with a transferable residency is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• CIA certification (preferred)
• CPA
• CMA
• ACCA
• CFE is a plus.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package based on experience, the chance to shape audit practices across a growing FMCG business.