Opportunity for Audit Manager in Fiji

About The Job

The successful candidate will lead our Internal Audit Team and will play a key role in providing assurance to the Management that our client’s supermarkets, restaurants and bakeries are operating as expected. Where potential weaknesses and shortfalls are identified, the Audit Manager will be instrumental in making recommendations and highlighting improvements, working with the Finance Team, Branch Managers and staff to help individual outlets meet required operating standards.

• To conduct regular audits of our various outlets, including, but not limited to the following:
  • Reconciliation of physical stock with the stock in the system;
  • Keeping track of daily returns in the branches;
  • Spot balancing to detect any discrepancy, fraud and error;
  • Visiting outlets to ensure that stock rotation is carried out on shelves as well as in the bulk; and
  • Conducting market surveys
• Assessing and reviewing internal controls surrounding the operation, security and safety
• of outlets;
• To work with staff to develop and agree specific recommendations to help address and
• rectify any shortfalls identified during audits;
• To provide clear summary reports of audit findings and recommendations to the Management;
• To follow up, track and evidence the implementation of audit recommendations;
• To report and escalate any overdue audit recommendations or significant operational issues e.g. any serious OHS or potential fraud concerns which require immediate support from Management;
• To contribute to monthly reporting of audit activity;
• To contribute to the planning and scheduling of audits to ensure adequate coverage of all outlets;
• To undertake individual audits or investigations on specific themes or risks, including potential fraud reports as directed by the Management;
• To provide support and training to your team members and ensuring each member is working collaboratively to accomplish task

Knowledge, training & qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Accounting or related fields;
• Retail Management experience or equivalent retail qualifications;
• Auditing, Compliance, or Quality management qualifications would be desirable;• An understanding of risk management and risk assessment principles;
• Experience in conducting investigations, gathering evidence and writing reports;
• Experience in training and supporting staff to deliver improved performance outcomes.

Skills & attributes

• Strong personal integrity with an ability to make clear independent judgments and reports without fear of influence or persuasion;
• Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships, both with your team members and Senior Management;
• Confident self-starter able to manage their time and workload with minimum supervision;
• Ability to work as a highly effective team player, able to both collaborate and lead on audits, investigations and projects;
• Robust, determined, inquisitive nature with a willingness to go the extra mile to resolve issues;
• Strong communications skills, oral and written;
• Good analytical and numeracy skills; and
• Effective IT skills (Outlook, Word, Excel) to facilitate effective communication and reporting.