Auditor

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized **Internal Auditor** to join our team. This role will be responsible for conducting physical stock audits at retail Wine shop. The Internal Auditor will be expected to execute audits with 100% accuracy and diligence, ensuring that all inventory records are correct and that store operations align with company standards and regulatory requirements.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- **Physical Stock Audits**: Conduct thorough and accurate physical stock audits at retail shop location, ensuring that actual stock levels match recorded inventory figures.
- **Inventory Control**: Verify inventory accuracy by reconciling physical counts with store records, identifying discrepancies, and investigating causes of variances.
- **Compliance Monitoring**: Ensure that all retail shops adhere to company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements related to inventory management, alcohol sales, and financial practices.
- **Reporting & Documentation**: Prepare detailed audit reports, including findings, discrepancies, and recommendations for improvement. Present findings to management and store leadership.
- **Risk Identification**: Identify and assess potential risks within store inventory practices, reporting any irregularities or inefficiencies to senior management.
- **Continuous Improvement**: Provide recommendations for improving inventory management systems, processes, and controls to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
- **Collaboration**: Work closely with store managers, finance teams, and operations staff to resolve discrepancies, train on best practices, and ensure compliance.
- **Ad-Hoc Audits**: Perform surprise audits and other ad-hoc audits as required to assess the integrity of store operations and ensure consistent compliance.

**Skills & Qualifications**:

- **Experience**: Minimum of 3 years of experience in internal auditing, preferably in retail, inventory management, or the retail/alcohol industry.
- **Knowledge**: Strong understanding of inventory control processes, auditing techniques, and financial reporting standards.
- **Attention to Detail**: Ability to maintain high levels of accuracy and attention to detail during physical audits.
- **Problem-Solving**: Strong investigative and analytical skills to identify discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
- **Communication**: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex findings clearly to stakeholders at all levels.
- **Technology Proficiency**: Proficient in Microsoft Excel, and other audit or inventory management software tools.
- **Ethics & Integrity**: Strong commitment to confidentiality, ethical standards, and company policies.

**Education & Certification**:

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or similar certification preferred.

**Personal Attributes**:

- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work independently and with mínimal supervision.
- Flexibility to travel to all 14 retail shop locations as required.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and integrity.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹35,000.00 per month

**Benefits**:

- Paid time off

**Experience**:

- total work: 3 years (required)
- Auditing: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected Start Date: 20/12/2024