The purpose of Retail Internal Auditor is to provide independent, objective assurance to the company Board of Directors that the governance processes, management of risk and systems of internal control are adequate and effective to mitigate the risks, both current and emerging, that threaten the achievement of the Group’s strategy and key objectives, and in so doing help improve the internal control and risk culture of the Group. The successful candidate will be based in our Mobeni Offices in Durban.

Duties & Responsibilities

Duties include but are not limited to:

• 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.
• Attend full stock-takes to document process, conduct independent verification and report back.
• Ensure all stock movement and cycle counts are correct.
• Required to travel nationally between stores to execute the function of Internal Auditing.
• Safe guarding of company assets specifically stock, assets and cash.
• Determine internal audit scope.
• Obtain, analyse and evaluate accounting documentation, previous reports, data, flowcharts etc.
• Prepare and present reports that reflect audit’s results and document process.
• Act as an objective source of independent advice to ensure validity, legality and goal achievement.
• Identify loopholes and recommend risk aversion measures and cost savings.
• Document process and prepare audit findings memorandum.
• Conduct follow up audits to monitor management’s interventions.
• Continuous knowledge development regarding sector’s rules, regulations, best practices, tools, techniques and performance standards.
• Implement, update and control of company policies and procedures.

Database management of Personal Identifiable Information (PII)

• Increase data collection across all touchpoints
• Ensure data is clean and managed in compliance with local legislation and policy
• Implementation of tools to utilize, manage and optimise data for marketing campaigns
• Segment data into audiences and enhance and refresh data constantly

Desired Experience & Qualification

Essential Requirements:

1. Have you completed a Degree in Internal Auditing, Accounting or Finance?
2. Do you have a proven track record in Retail Internal Auditing?
3. Are you currently an Internal Auditor WITHIN a Wholesale/Retail/FMCG company?
4. Do you have the ability to manipulate large amounts of data and to compile detailed reports?
5. Do you have knowledge of auditing standards and procedures, laws, rules and regulations?
6. Do you have a Valid Drivers License and your Own Car? (to travel between stores for the purpose of Store Internal Auditing).