Head Auditor
Excel and Grace Consulting
Lagos, Nigeria
Permanent
Published 2 months ago · Expires 4 weeks from now
Job description
We are seeking an experienced professional for this opening.
Position Overview:
- The Internal Auditor will be responsible for evaluating and improving the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, and operational processes within the supermarket.
- The role focuses on ensuring financial accuracy, preventing fraud, improving efficiency, and ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct regular internal audits of store operations, inventory, cash handling, and financial records
- Review daily sales, expenses, stock movement, and reconciliations to ensure accuracy
- Assess compliance with internal policies, procedures, and management directives
- Identify risks, control gaps, and instances of fraud or wastage, and recommend corrective actions
- Monitor inventory controls to minimize losses, pilferage, and shrinkage
- Review procurement, supplier payments, and expense management processes
- Prepare detailed audit reports with findings, recommendations, and action plans
- Follow up on audit recommendations to ensure implementation
- Support management in improving operational efficiency and internal controls
- Ensure compliance with relevant financial and regulatory requirements
Required Qualifications:
& Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
- 2–4 years experience as an Internal Auditor or in a similar role (retail or supermarket experience is an advantage)
- Strong knowledge of auditing standards, internal controls, and financial reporting
- Good understanding of inventory management and retail operations
- High level of integrity, attention to detail, and analytical skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software
- Ability to work independently and handle confidential information
Skills:
& Competencies:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent reporting and documentation skills
- Ability to identify risks and recommend practical solutions
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Time management and ability to meet deadlines