Inventory Internal Audit Executive

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct regular inventory audits, stock counts and cycle count at warehouses, stores and other locations.
• Verify physical stock against system records and investigate discrepancies, shortages, excesses and variances.
• Review inventory movements including goods receiving, transfers, returns, sales, adjustments and stock write-offs.
• Identify inventory control weaknesses, operational risks and potential irregularities.
• Prepare detailed inventory audit reports with findings, root causes and recommendations.
• Follow up with warehouse, retail, purchasing, logistics and finance teams on audit findings and corrective actions.
• Monitor compliance with company inventory SOPs, stock control procedures and internal policies.
• Conduct surprise stock checks and spot audits when required.
• Review slow-moving, obsolete, damaged and ageing inventory.
• Assist in developing and improving inventory control procedures, SOPs and internal control systems.
• Analyze inventory data and identify unusual transactions, recurring discrepancies or potential loss areas.
• Work closely with management to improve stock accuracy, inventory accountability and loss prevention.
• Maintain proper audit documentation, supporting records and evidence.
• Participate in investigations involving inventory discrepancies, suspected misuse, stock loss or procedural violations.
• Perform other audit and inventory-related duties assigned by management.

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, Internal Audit, Supply Chain, Inventory Management or a related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience in inventory audit, internal audit, stock control, warehouse operations or retail inventory management.
• Strong understanding of inventory control, stock reconciliation and audit procedures.
• Experience conducting physical stock counts and investigating inventory variances.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with good attention to detail.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and inventory/ERP systems.
• Able to analyse data and identify discrepancies or unusual transactions.
• Independent, systematic, firm and willing to challenge irregularities when necessary.
• Good communication and report-writing skills.
• Willing to travel to company warehouses and retail outlets when required.
• Candidates with retail, distribution, FMCG or multi-location inventory audit experience will have an added advantage.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Opportunity to work closely with management and gain broad exposure to inventory, audit and retail operations.
• Career development opportunities within a growing organization.
• Dynamic working environment with opportunities to improve and implement internal control processes.