Pizza Hut

Position Title: Internal Audit & Risk Manager. (United States - Division) Date: March 2025

Department: Internal Audit, Risk and Internal Control Prepared By: Internal Audit

Location: Hawaii Reports to: Group Internal Audit Director

PURPOSE OF POSITION

The Internal Audit Manager is responsible for implementing controls, best practices, and policies to prevent fraud, errors, waste, and ensure proper cash reconciliation and inventory management. They conduct compliance validations across the region and identify opportunities for improvement, acting as a business partner to support the organization in mitigating risks and minimizing financial losses. Additionally, the Internal Audit Manager helps address issues such as poor financial discipline, waste, and lack of control. The role also provides assurance to the Board Audit Committee regarding the effectiveness of the internal control environment and risk management processes at Restaurant Brands.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Develop and implement a Regional Annual Internal Audit Plan based on the annual risk assessment process.
• Lead the implementation and validation of internal controls across the region, reporting to the Group Internal Audit Director based on priority (including travel arrangements when necessary).
• Evaluate and recommend enhancements to company policies and processes to help management strengthen internal controls and mitigate significant risks.
• Report to management and the Group Internal Audit Director on the function's activities and provide updates on operational management's progress regarding recommended improvements or control issues requiring attention.
• Influence management and staff to enhance processes, performance, and efficiency through the consistent application of systematic methodologies and standards.
• Collaborate effectively with Loss Prevention Officers to support all aspects of the Operational Loss Prevention program, including visiting select stores.
• Assist in leading investigations into theft, conducting interviews with store employees in accordance with established procedures.
• Drive measurable annual improvements in Loss Prevention (LP) KPIs, including enhancing RISCS compliance, as well as Internal Controls and Internal Audits KPIs.
• Provide leadership in ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

MOST FREQUENT CONTACTS

• Group Internal Audit Director
• Divisions Internal Audit Team
• Human Resources Team
• Operational Team
• Financial Team
• Senior Leadership Team
• Group / Division Team

DIMENSIONS

Number of employees reporting directly: Now 1. Future 2

Number of employees in department/team: Approx.10 (all IA team RB)

CRITICAL QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

Qualifications:

• Professional audit qualification
• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related business field

Business/Technical Skills:

• Strong numeracy skills to interpret financial reports and take appropriate action to resolve issues
• Excellent interpersonal and persuasive communication skills
• Strong project and time management abilities
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage audiences at all levels, including Board members
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word, PPT, Visio
• Ability to manage time efficiently and work independently with minimal supervision

Experience (Technical and Behavioral):

Essential:

• 7 to 8 years of experience in Internal Audit or Internal Controls
• Familiarity with COSO methodology or similar frameworks
• Preferred prior experience with a Big 4 firm (not mandatory)
• In-depth knowledge of Internal Audit best practices and fraud detection techniques
• Experience in developing and executing annual Internal Audit plans based on risk assessments
• Expertise in internal risk control matrices and policy implementation
• Proven track record of reviewing processes and systems, and recommending improvements or risk-reducing strategies (including self-assessment and independence testing/auditing)
• Experience in managing and developing direct reports
• Strong time management skills and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Desirable:

• Experience in ERP implementations
• Experience in operative controls (cash, store inventory, voids, security and fixed assets)
• Computer literacy to understand, Store POS (sales system), Inventory, other BOH and exception reporting systems.
• Experience in SAP Functionality and reports
• Experience in investigating store issues, theft issues and conducting disciplinary interviews

This Position Description summarizes the primary responsibilities of this role at the time of commencement. Various other responsibilities not listed here may also fall within the responsibility parameters of the position. From time to time and with the natural developments of business structure and practice, an employee may be required to perform additional or new responsibilities that fall reasonably within the expectations of this role. Any significant adjustments to role responsibilities will always be made after consultation with the employee