Job Description
Job Summary
- We are seeking an Internal Auditor to add value and improve our operations by bringing a systematic and disciplined approach to the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes in an FMCG.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Act as an objective source of independent advice to ensure validity. Determining internal audit scope and developing annual plans.
- Identify loopholes, correct/realign, and recommend a structured/cost-saving measures.
- Participates in market survey and cheaper ways of sourcing for key materials.
- Generation and submission of daily/weekly/monthly operational report.
- Participate in investigations, inspections, and stock count functions. Overview of weekly budget, reconciliation, and valuation retirement of purchases (vendor supplies, open market purchase).
- Responsible for all pre - and post - payment audit in all areas. Performs continuous accuracy checks on departmental process flow and documentation.
- Implement audit strategies/programmes for preventing and detecting fraud/wastage (Wastage management audit).
- Verifies assets and liability by comparing items to documentation.
- Perform financial audit and reporting.
- Perform and control the full audit cycle including risk management and control management over operations’ effectiveness, financial reliability and compliance with all applicable directives and regulations.
Requirements
Education and Experience:
- BS Degree in Accounting.
- Minimum of two years working experience as Internal Auditor in an FMCG
- Advanced computer skills on MS Office, accounting software and databases
- Ability to manipulate large amounts of data and to compile detailed reports
- Proven knowledge of auditing standards and procedures, laws, rules and regulations
- High attention to detail and excellent analytical skills
- Sound independent judgement.
Required Skills / Abilities:
- Good math skills and the ability to spot numerical errors.
- Hands-on experience with MS Excel and accounting software.
- Organization skills
- Ability to handle sensitive, confidential information.
- Proficiency with computers and bookkeeping software, strong typing skills.
- Exceptional time management and verbal and written communication skills.
- Familiarity with basic accounting principles.
- Professional manner and a strong ethical code.
- Ability to multitask and remain motivated and positive.