Job Summary

The Internal Auditor will be responsible for examining and evaluating the financial and operational records of the company to ensure the adequacy of internal controls, compliance with regulatory standards, and efficiency of production processes. The role involves identifying financial risks, preventing fraud, and conducting audits and financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

•Audit Planning & Execution:

Develop and execute annual, risk-based audit plans covering financial and operational functions (production, bottling, distribution). Stock audit & Production audit on a daily basis and reporting discrepancies.

•Internal Controls:

Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and reporting on a monthly basis. Verify specifically whether items sold has delivery proof obtained from customers and whether timely collections done for credit sales. Report whether credit sales are with in thresholds approved by BOD.

•Cost Control & Inefficiencies:

Review cost-effectiveness in production and supply chain activities, identifying areas of cost inefficiency and recommending measures for improvement. Wastages to be monitored and reported.

•Compliance & Reporting: Ensure compliance with statutory regulations and quality standards

•Reporting & Follow-up:

Prepare clear, concise audit reports detailing findings, risks, and recommendations, and follow up on the implementation of corrective actions.

•Fraud Detection:

Investigate potential fraud, waste, or abuse, especially regarding high-volume cash sales or inventory. Specifically report on the quantity sold as per reports of warehouse/daily reports vs sales reported in books.

•Procedural Gaps:

Inform BOD immediately if there are significant procedural gaps in purchase, production, storage, dispatches & sales etc which can lead to fraud/pilferage.

Qualification and Experience

•A minimum of 3 years in internal audit from an FMCG, manufacturing, bottling or production sector

•A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

•Partial or full qualification in ICA, ACCA, CIMA is highly preferred.

•Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (advanced Excel) and accounting software/ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Sage).

•Strong understanding of internal controls, risk frameworks, and auditing standards.

•High attention to detail, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently.