Auditor

Responsibilities:

• Conduct internal audits of financial, operational, sales, procurement, and inventory activities.
• Review sales transactions, invoices, receipts, expenses, and supporting documentation.
• Audit inventory records, stock movements, stock counts, transfers, damages, and variances.
• Investigate stock shortages, excesses, wastage, and unexplained discrepancies.
• Review cash handling, POS transactions, banking records, and cash reconciliations.
• Evaluate internal controls and identify weaknesses, risks, and potential areas of loss.
• Conduct audits of warehouses, retail outlets, distribution points, and other operational locations.
• Review procurement activities, supplier invoices, purchase orders, and payment documentation.
• Monitor compliance with company policies, procedures, and approved financial controls.
• Verify product pricing, discounts, promotions, and sales adjustments.
• Analyze sales and operational data to identify unusual transactions, errors, or potential fraud.
• Prepare detailed audit reports outlining findings, risks, and recommended corrective actions.
• Follow up on previous audit findings and monitor implementation of agreed recommendations.
• Work with finance, sales, procurement, warehouse, and operations teams to resolve identified issues.
• Maintain proper audit working papers and supporting documentation.
• Assist management in strengthening controls and improving operational efficiency.
• Perform periodic and surprise audits as assigned.
• Maintain confidentiality of company financial, operational, and customer information.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or HND in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proven years of audit experience, preferably within an FMCG, retail, manufacturing, distribution, or related environment.
• Strong understanding of internal audit, inventory control, cash management, and financial controls.
• Experience auditing warehouses, retail outlets, distribution operations, or stock-intensive businesses is an advantage.
• Good knowledge of accounting principles and audit procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP systems.
• Strong analytical and investigative skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to identify discrepancies, control weaknesses, and potential financial risks.
• Good report-writing and communication skills.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professional judgment.
• Ability to work independently and travel to different operational locations when required.
• ICAN, ACCA, CIA, or relevant professional qualification is an added advantage.