Auditor

Job summary

We are seeking an Auditor to evaluate financial, operational, inventory, and internal control processes within the company. The successful candidate will identify control weaknesses, investigate discrepancies, assess compliance, and provide recommendations to improve operational efficiency and reduce financial and internal control processes.

Min Qualification: HND Experience Level: Entry level Experience Length: 2 years Language Requirement: English Working Hours: Full Time - 8 to 5 Applicant Location: Port Harcourt & Rivers State, Nigeria

Job descriptions & requirements

Responsibilities:

• Conduct internal audits of financial, operational, sales, procurement, and inventory activities.
• Review sales transactions, invoices, receipts, expenses, and supporting documentation.
• Audit inventory records, stock movements, stock counts, transfers, damages, and variances.
• Investigate stock shortages, excesses, wastage, and unexplained discrepancies.
• Review cash handling, POS transactions, banking records, and cash reconciliations.
• Evaluate internal controls and identify weaknesses, risks, and potential areas of loss.
• Conduct audits of warehouses, retail outlets, distribution points, and other operational locations.
• Review procurement activities, supplier invoices, purchase orders, and payment documentation.
• Monitor compliance with company policies, procedures, and approved financial controls.
• Verify product pricing, discounts, promotions, and sales adjustments.
• Analyze sales and operational data to identify unusual transactions, errors, or potential fraud.
• Prepare detailed audit reports outlining findings, risks, and recommended corrective actions.
• Follow up on previous audit findings and monitor implementation of agreed recommendations.
• Work with finance, sales, procurement, warehouse, and operations teams to resolve identified issues.
• Maintain proper audit working papers and supporting documentation.
• Assist management in strengthening controls and improving operational efficiency.
• Perform periodic and surprise audits as assigned.
• Maintain confidentiality of company financial, operational, and customer information.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or HND in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proven years of audit experience, preferably within an FMCG, retail, manufacturing, distribution, or related environment.
• Strong understanding of internal audit, inventory control, cash management, and financial controls.
• Experience auditing warehouses, retail outlets, distribution operations, or stock-intensive businesses is an advantage.
• Good knowledge of accounting principles and audit procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP systems.
• Strong analytical and investigative skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to identify discrepancies, control weaknesses, and potential financial risks.
• Good report-writing and communication skills.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professional judgment.
• Ability to work independently and travel to different operational locations when required.
• ICAN, ACCA, CIA, or relevant professional qualification is an added advantage.