Audit Officer

Key responsibilities

• Conduct internal, financial, operational, and stock audits.
• Review invoices, payments, expenses, sales transactions and supporting documents.
• Verify accuracy and completeness of financial records and transactions.
• Perform stock and inventory verification and investigate discrepancies.
• Review accounts receivable, accounts payable, customer outstanding balances and reconciliations.
• Review sales transactions, pricing, discounts and relevant approvals.
• Ensure compliance with company SOPs, policies and internal controls.
• Identify discrepancies, irregularities, process gaps and potential risks.
• Prepare audit reports highlighting findings, risks and recommended corrective actions.
• Follow up with departments on outstanding audit observations and corrective actions.
• Maintain proper audit documentation and supporting evidence.
• Coordinate with Finance, Sales, Logistics, Warehouse and other departments during audits.
• Support management with special audits or investigations when required.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Auditing or related field.
• Previous experience in internal audit, external audit, accounting or finance.
• Good understanding of accounting principles, audit procedures and internal controls.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and data‑analysis skills.
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems (advantage).
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to identify discrepancies.
• Good communication and audit report‑writing skills.
• High level of integrity, professionalism and confidentiality.

Required skills

• Good understanding of internal audit procedures and internal controls.
• Good understanding of accounting and financial principles.
• Experience in financial, operational, stock and inventory audits.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and data analysis skills.
• Good audit report writing and documentation skills.
• Knowledge of ERP/accounting systems (advantage).
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.