Internal Audit Assistant

Havaianas; Makati; On-site; PHP 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Havaianas is seeking a diligent Internal Auditor to safeguard our retail operations in the Philippines. You will conduct regular audits in stores, review procedures, and report on compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and legal requirements.

This role emphasizes strengthening internal controls and partnering with store operations to implement corrective actions. The ideal candidate has 2–3 years in external/internal audit within retail, solid accounting knowledge, and

Qualifications

• Knowledge of accounting and auditing principles, practices, concepts and systems.
• Knowledge in retail business financial and operational processes.
• Knowledge in ERP systems such as SAP, Microsoft NAV, Retail Pro.
• BS Accountancy, Internal Audit or any business related course graduate.
• 2-3 years audit experience in external/internal audit.
• 2-3 years experience with retail/ warehouse background.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular audit in stores and prepare internal audit reports.
• Conduct annual inventory count including trade, marketing, nontrade and fixed assets.
• Assist in review of department processes within and outside the system.
• Conduct compliance audit based on the Company's policies and procedures.
• Assist/ make recommendations to improve internal control procedures.
• Assist in adhoc projects.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

BS Accountancy / Internal Audit / related

Tools

SAP

Microsoft NAV

Retail Pro

Job description

General

• Conduct regular audit in stores and prepare internal audit reports.
• Conduct annual inventory count including trade, marketing, nontrade and fixed assets.
• Assist in review of department processes within and outside the system.
• Conduct compliance audit based on the Company's policies and procedures
• Assist/ make recommendations to improve internal control procedures.
• Assist in adhoc projects.

Detailed

• Conducting regular audits of retail stores to ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and legal requirements.
• Reviewing store procedures, practices, and documentation to verify compliance with set guidelines.
• Identifying areas of non-compliance and investigating root causes of violations.
• Providing recommendations for corrective actions to address compliance issues.
• Working closely with store operations management and staff to communicate audit findings and provide guidance on compliance measures.
• Monitoring changes in regulations and policies that may impact retail operations and ensuring timely implementation of required adjustments.
• Generating compliance audit reports and maintaining accurate records of audit findings and corrective actions taken.

Minimum Qualification:

Knowledge

• Knowledge of accounting and/or auditing principles, practices, concepts and systems
• Knowledge in retail business financial and operational processes
• Knowledge in ERP systems such as SAP, Microsoft NAV, Retail Pro

Skills

• Strong analytical skills and skeptical
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written.
• Proficient in MS office applications

Abilities

• Ability to develop audit work programs and conduct operations audit review
• Ability to evaluate internal controls and identify opportunities for internal control improvements
• Ability to construct and prepare audit communications

Education

• BS Accountancy, Internal Audit or any business related course graduate

Experience

• 2-3 years audit experience in external/ internal audit
• 2-3 years experience with retail/ warehouse background