Senior Internal Auditor

Manage internal audit activities to execute the established objectives in accordance with the CMI audit manual, the annual audit plan, audit guidelines, and best practices approved by the Internal audit forum, ensuring audit results are delivered efficiently in line with the applied methodology.

Participate in CMI continuous improvement initiatives

• Propose topics for the group’s annual audit plan for approval, with the objective of delivering audits that add value to the business.
• Perform audit planning in accordance with the activities required under the professional practice manual, using audit guides that address risk identification and incorporate the level of specialization required for each audit, for approval by the responsible audit manager.
• Execute the defined activities in accordance with the established methodology, ensuring the completion of audit procedures with critical and comprehensive thinking. Ensure compliance with the quality parameters and expectations established for each audit project.
• Present, together with the Audit Manager, the validated audit results to Directors and Area Managers, in accordance with the communication protocol and strategy defined for each project, in order to communicate the results of the audited areas and provide clear and timely information to support the establishment of action plans by the audited areas and decision-making.
• Obtain the action plans provided by the auditees for each audit to ensure that the accepted action plans effectively address and close the gaps and risks identified in a timely manner.
• Validate follow-up activities on action plans resulting from completed audits, in order to close gaps and mitigate risks in the audited areas, with the corresponding supporting evidence.
• Promote continuous improvement within Internal Audit, according to the scope of responsibility, to ensure alignment with and fulfillment of the Internal Audit vision.
• Perform other duties as assigned

• University degree in Auditing, Finance, Process Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• Internal Auditing Certification (CIA) is desirable.
• 3+ years of experience in internal audit within the food industry and the quick service restaurant (QSR) sector.
• Knowledge of risk management methodologies.
• Native English proficiency; Spanish is desirable.