Conducting scheduled and surprise internal audits across branches, departments and operational functions.
Reviewing compliance with company policies, procedures, internal controls and applicable statutory requirements.
Conducting stock audits, cash audits and operational audits, identifying variances, weaknesses and control deficiencies.
Investigating stock losses, cash variances, suspected irregularities and other control exceptions and preparing appropriate reports.
Verifying the accuracy and completeness of financial, stock and operational records.
Reviewing branch procedures relating to stock receiving, storage, transfers, sales, cash handling, banking and reconciliation.
Assessing the effectiveness of internal controls and recommending corrective and preventive measures.
Preparing clear, accurate and timely audit reports highlighting findings, risks, root causes and recommendations.
Escalating significant control weaknesses, suspected fraud, negligence and other irregularities to management for immediate action.
Performing any other duties reasonably assigned by management in line with the requirements of the position.

Requirements

A Degree in Accounting, Auditing, Finance, or a related field.
Professional qualifications such as CIA, ACCA, CIMA, CA(2), CGMA or equivalent will be an added advantage.
Membership of a recognised professional body will be an added advantage.
At least 3 years’ relevant auditing experience, preferably within the retail, supermarket, FMCG or distribution environment.

Wymagane umiejętności

Internal auditing (scheduled and surprise audits)Regulatory and policy compliance assessmentInventory/stock auditing and variance identificationCash auditing and cash handling controlsOperational auditing of processes and functionsInvestigation of stock losses, cash variances and suspected irregularitiesFinancial records verification and reconciliationReviewing branch procedures for stock receiving, storage, transfers and salesAssessment and strengthening of internal controls (recommend corrective/preventive measures)Audit report writing and clear presentation of findings, risks and recommendationsEscalation and risk reporting of significant control weaknesses and suspected fraudKnowledge of retail/FMCG/distribution operational environmentProfessional accounting or auditing qualifications awareness (CIA, ACCA, CIMA, CA, CGMA)

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