Audit Supervisor

Information Professionals, Inc. (IPI); Manila; On-site; PHP 500,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Information Professionals, Inc. (IPI) in Metro Manila is seeking an experienced Audit Manager to supervise the Audit Department and ensure timely, accurate audits of branch operations.

You will plan and conduct audits focused on sales, cash handling, inventory, discounts, promotions, returns, and related transactions. The role includes reviewing audit findings, guiding Audit Assistants, identifying discrepancies and fraud risks, improving internal controls, and developing robust procedures and

Responsibilities

• Supervise and oversee the day-to-day activities of the Audit Department and ensure that audit assignments are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Plan and conduct regular audits of branch operations, particularly branch sales, cash handling, inventory, discounts, promotions, returns, and other retail transactions.
• Review and evaluate sales transactions, daily sales reports, cash reconciliation, invoicing, inventory movements, and related supporting documents.
• Review the work and audit findings prepared by Audit Assistants to ensure accuracy, completeness, and sufficient supporting evidence.
• Identify and investigate discrepancies, irregularities, control weaknesses, and potential fraud risks in branch operations.
• Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and recommend improvements to minimize operational and financial risks.
• Develop audit procedures and checklists appropriate to the Company's retail operations.
• Ensure that audit working papers, documentation, and reports are properly prepared and maintained in accordance with company policies and audit standards.
• Prepare and finalize audit reports, including significant findings, root causes, supporting evidence, and recommended corrective actions.
• Discuss audit findings with branch personnel and concerned department heads and ensure that appropriate explanations and supporting documents are obtained.
• Monitor and follow up on management's corrective actions and ensure that agreed recommendations are properly implemented within the required timeline.
• Conduct special audits or investigations as directed by Management involving suspected irregularities, discrepancies, policy violations, or other operational concerns.
• Analyze recurring audit findings and provide recommendations to Management to improve operational efficiency, compliance, and internal controls.
• Coordinate with Accounting, Operations, Branch Management, and other departments on audit-related concerns and requirements.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and training to Audit Assistants to improve their audit skills, accuracy, and overall performance.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all audit findings, financial information, company records, and other sensitive information obtained during the course of the audit.
• Perform other audit-related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by Management from time to time.

Job description

• Supervise and oversee the day-to-day activities of the Audit Department and ensure that audit assignments are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Plan and conduct regular audits of branch operations, particularly branch sales, cash handling, inventory, discounts, promotions, returns, and other retail transactions.
• Review and evaluate sales transactions, daily sales reports, cash reconciliation, invoicing, inventory movements, and related supporting documents.
• Review the work and audit findings prepared by Audit Assistants to ensure accuracy, completeness, and sufficient supporting evidence.
• Identify and investigate discrepancies, irregularities, control weaknesses, and potential fraud risks in branch operations.
• Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and recommend improvements to minimize operational and financial risks.
• Develop audit procedures and checklists appropriate to the Company's retail operations.
• Ensure that audit working papers, documentation, and reports are properly prepared and maintained in accordance with company policies and audit standards.
• Prepare and finalize audit reports, including significant findings, root causes, supporting evidence, and recommended corrective actions.
• Discuss audit findings with branch personnel and concerned department heads and ensure that appropriate explanations and supporting documents are obtained.
• Monitor and follow up on management's corrective actions and ensure that agreed recommendations are properly implemented within the required timeline.
• Conduct special audits or investigations as directed by Management involving suspected irregularities, discrepancies, policy violations, or other operational concerns.
• Analyze recurring audit findings and provide recommendations to Management to improve operational efficiency, compliance, and internal controls.
• Coordinate with Accounting, Operations, Branch Management, and other departments on audit-related concerns and requirements.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and training to Audit Assistants to improve their audit skills, accuracy, and overall performance.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all audit findings, financial information, company records, and other sensitive information obtained during the course of the audit.
• Perform other audit-related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by Management from time to time.