Internal Auditor – Store Operations

About the role

The Internal Auditor (Store) conducts financial, operational, inventory, and compliance audits across multiple store locations. The role ensures adherence to company policies, internal controls, and supports risk assessment, fraud detection, and process improvements.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct financial, operational, and compliance audits across store locations.
• Assess store‑level risks related to cash handling, inventory, sales transactions, refunds, and promotions.
• Identify control weaknesses, inefficiencies, and potential fraud risks, and provide improvement recommendations.
• Perform data analytics on key store metrics (refunds, discounts, voided transactions, inventory variances) to detect anomalies and trends.
• Conduct ad‑hoc reviews and assist in fraud investigations related to store operations.
• Present audit findings and recommendations to store management and senior leadership.
• Track and monitor implementation of corrective actions to ensure compliance and process improvements.
• Assist in cross‑functional projects and other work‑related assignments as needed.
• Maintain accurate and organized audit documentation and reports.
• Stay updated with relevant legislation, audit best practices, and industry trends.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Internal Audit, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• CPA, CIA, or other relevant certifications (or progress toward certification) preferred.
• 13 years of experience in internal audit, store audit, or retail operations review.
• Experience in financial, inventory, operations, compliance, and fraud investigation audits.
• Background in retail, trading, FMCG, or multi‑branch business audits is a plus.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with audit or data‑analytics tools.
• Knowledge of ERP systems.
• Understanding of point‑of‑sale (POS) auditing.
• Familiarity with retail analytics.