Internal Auditor - Retail Industry

Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Review, map, and improve business processes to increase efficiency and consistency
• Conduct internal audits to assess compliance with policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
• Identify control gaps, operational risks, and areas for process enhancement
• Develop and implement recommendations to strengthen internal controls and governance frameworks
• Conduct periodic audits of retail outlets to verify compliance with company policies and procedures
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to standardize processes and improve workflow effectiveness
• Provide clear, practical, and data-driven recommendations to management
• Prepare concise audit reports, findings, and actionable improvement plans for management review
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop reports, commercial proposals and business contracts that support the company’s business growth initiatives.
• Develop and document policies and procedures aligned with regulatory and best practice standards
• Support corporate governance and compliance framework implementation
• Analyse financial and operational data to identify trends and anomalies
• Follow up on audit actions to ensure timely implementation
• Monitor follow-up actions to ensure timely remediation of audit issues

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
• 2-3 years of experience in internal audit, business process improvement, or risk management
• Strong understanding of internal control frameworks preferred
• Professional certification (CIA, CPA, ACCA) preferred
• Experience in process mapping and documentation tools is an advantage
• Knowledge of auditing principles and compliance standards

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Attention to detail and structured problem-solving approach
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally with multiple stakeholders
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Familiarity with ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics 365 is an advantage)
• High integrity, objectivity, and professional judgment