Internal Auditor

PICKUP COFFEE; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

PICKUP Coffee in Manila seeks an Internal Auditor to execute store audits under a risk-based plan, testing cash, sales, inventory, and compliance controls.

You will document findings, update risk scores, and follow up until issues are resolved, including reporting variances and control gaps with clear recommendations.

The role requires travel across NCR, Luzon, and VisMin, strong Excel skills, attention to detail, and clear written and verbal communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA, or CPA board passed, preferred.
• Experience in retail or multi-site operations is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Carry out store audits per audit plan, including unannounced visits.
• Test cash handling, POS, inventory, and compliance controls.
• Prepare complete audit working papers and reports within deadlines.
• Log findings and follow up until resolution; re-test open items.
• Provide data for quarterly findings summary and suggest improvements.

Skills

Excel lookups

Pivot tables

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

CPA preferred

Job description

About The Role

The Internal Auditor carries out store audits under PICKUP Coffee's risk-based audit plan. The role tests store cash, sales, inventory, and compliance controls, documents findings, and follows them through to closure.

Operations

Internal Auditor

Manila, Philippines

Full-time

About The Role

The Internal Auditor carries out store audits under PICKUP Coffee's risk-based audit plan. The role tests store cash, sales, inventory, and compliance controls, documents findings, and follows them through to closure.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out assigned store audits, including unannounced visits, according to the approved audit plan.
• Gather store data before each visit (cash variances, POS exceptions, wastage, shrinkage) to focus audit testing.
• Help update the store risk-scoring model with results from completed audits.
• Perform surprise cash counts and check cash handling, safe, and deposit procedures.
• Review POS voids, refunds, and discounts for unusual patterns.
• Match POS sales to bank deposits and aggregator and payment provider settlements for audited stores.
• Conduct inventory cycle counts at audited stores.
• Compare actual vs. theoretical usage and document reasons for significant variances.
• Check wastage logs and stock transfer records.
• Complete the store compliance checklist on every audit: permits, BIR registration, POS accreditation, and official receipts.
• Report missing or expired permits and follow up until they are resolved.
• Discuss findings with store and area managers before leaving the store.
• Log findings in the audit findings tracker with owners and agreed due dates.
• Follow up on open findings and re-test closed ones on later visits.
• Prepare complete working papers using the Store Audit Manual and audit programs.
• Draft audit reports within 3 working days after each store visit.
• Provide data and analysis for the quarterly findings summary.
• Suggest control improvements based on recurring issues seen in stores.

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA preferred; recent CPA board passers are welcome to apply.
• Experience in retail, QSR, or multi-site operations is an advantage.
• Basic understanding of internal controls, cash handling, and inventory processes.
• Awareness of BIR requirements for POS, official receipts, and local permits.
• Good Excel skills (lookups, pivot tables) for reconciliations and variance analysis.
• Honest, detail-oriented, and careful with evidence.
• Clear written and verbal communication with store teams.
• Confident and respectful when raising findings.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years in internal or external audit, or in store or branch controllership.
• Does not process, approve, or reconcile the store transactions being audited.
• Reports findings as observed, without changes unless supported by evidence.
• Raises any pressure to change or drop a finding directly to VP Finance – PH.
• Able to work independently and travel regularly across NCR, Luzon, and VisMin.

Job Type

Employee status : Full-time