Senior Executive, Internal Audit (ZTL)

Job Responsibility

• Lead and coordinate end-to-end internal audit engagements across retail operations and corporate functions, including audit planning, risk assessment, fieldwork execution, reporting, and follow-up activities.
• Supervise, guide, and review the work performed by field auditors to ensure audit quality, accuracy, and timely completion of assignments.
• Execute and review operational audit procedures including stock reconciliations, cash count analysis, bank-in verification, refund/void transaction reviews, and compliance checks on store operational processes.
• Identify control weaknesses, operational gaps, irregularities, and potential fraud indicators, while recommending practical and value-added improvements to strengthen internal controls and operational efficiency.
• Conduct investigation reviews, special audits, and ad-hoc assignments arising from operational discrepancies, whistleblowing cases, or management concerns.
• Utilize data analytics techniques and audit tools to identify anomalies, unusual trends, high-risk transactions, and operational exceptions to improve audit effectiveness and support continuous monitoring initiatives.
• Support the department in driving data-driven auditing approaches, including the use of Excel, Power BI, ACL, ERP systems, and other analytics tools to improve audit coverage and operational insights.
• Perform any other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Assistant Manager or Manager.

Requirement

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Data Analytics, or related disciplines.
• Minimum 4–6 years of relevant experience in Internal Audit, Operational Audit, or Risk & Compliance, preferably within the retail industry.
• Professional certifications such as CIA, ACCA, CPA, CFE, or equivalent certifications will be an added advantage.
• Strong understanding of internal control principles, operational risks, governance practices, and compliance requirements.
• Hands-on experience in retail operational audits, stock audits, investigation assignments, and process compliance reviews.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret operational and transactional data to identify risks, trends, and anomalies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced functions), Power BI, ACL, or other data analytics and visualization tools. Exposure to ERP systems such as SAP will be an added advantage.
• Strong problem-solving, investigative, and critical thinking capabilities with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple assignments simultaneously, and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Willing and able to travel, including outstation assignments when required