The Audit Manager is responsible for overseeing internal financial and inventory operating controls, processes, and practices within The Blue Group. They play a key role in ensuring that existing policies and controls are current, adequate, functional, and utilized in accordance with established standards. The Audit Manager provides value-added inputs to enhance the overall financial and inventory control environment and reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

·      Develop and implement strategic plans for inventory and financial management, ensuring alignment with company goals and objectives.

·      Conduct in-depth financial analysis and audits to evaluate controls, financial accuracy, and operational efficiencies.

·      Coordinate activities with external auditors, leveraging Internal Audit’s work.

·      Perform financial analysis and analytical reports as requested.

·      Ensure compliance with authority matrix and NDA requirements.

·      Regularly review internal reports including budgets and financial forecasts.

·      Assess financial controls, operational efficiencies, and policy compliance.

·      Plan, execute, and report on audits across TBG.

·      Prepare detailed reports on audit findings and make improvement recommendations.

·      Conduct special audits as required by management.

·      Provide consultation and advice on internal control improvement initiatives.

·      Identify new key risks for scoping risk-based audits.

·      Coordinate activities with external auditors.

·      Coordinate and guide stakeholders in stock take execution.

·      Prepare detailed reports on inventory audit findings and make improvement recommendations.

·      Conduct follow-up audits to monitor management interventions.

·    Recommend processes and systems improvements to control inventory and minimize costs.

Skills

·      Minimum 10 years’ experience in Internal audit function preferably in retail industry

·      Master’s in business administration (Supply Chain Specialization) – is an advantage.

·      Preferably CIA/CA/ACCA/CPA

·      Certificate in Supply Chain/Inventory

·      In-depth knowledge of Supply Chain, GAAP/IFRS.

·      Strong background and experience with audit methodologies and techniques

·      Prior success conducting external or internal audits.