Internal Auditor - Multi-Store Retail Compliance

Pickup Coffee; Manila; On-site; PHP 400,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Pickup Coffee in Manila, Philippines is seeking an Internal Auditor to execute store audits per our risk-based plan. You will test cash handling, POS accuracy, inventory, and compliance controls, and document findings for closure.

The role requires 1–3 years in audit, a relevant degree, and strong Excel skills. Travel across NCR, Luzon, and VisMin is required; CPA is a plus and independence is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Finance, or related field.
• CPA preferred; recent CPA board passers 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.

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

Excel (lookups, pivot)

Clear written and verbal communication

Honest and detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accountancy/Finance

Tools

Excel

Job description

Pickup Coffee in Manila, Philippines is seeking an Internal Auditor to execute store audits per our risk-based plan. You will test cash handling, POS accuracy, inventory, and compliance controls, and document findings for closure.

The role requires 1–3 years in audit, a relevant degree, and strong Excel skills. Travel across NCR, Luzon, and VisMin is required; CPA is a plus and independence is essential.