Internal Auditor - Store

MR DIY Philippines; Marikina; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company is seeking an Internal Auditor (Store) to perform financial, operational, and compliance audits across multiple store locations. The role involves assessing risks related to cash handling and inventory management, ensuring adherence to company policies, and making recommendations to improve processes. The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and relevant certifications, along with 13 years of internal audit experience and strong analytical skills. This position requires onsite work at the Head Office and travel for store audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Internal Audit, Finance, or related field.
• CPA, CIA, or relevant certifications preferred.
• 13 years of experience in internal audit or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Conduct financial, operational, and compliance audits across store locations.
• Present audit findings and recommendations to management.
• Track implementation of corrective actions for compliance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Proficiency in Microsoft Word

Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

CPA or CIA certification

Tools

Audit tools

Data analytics tools

ERP systems

Point-of-sale (POS) systems

Job description

The Internal Auditor (Store) is responsible for conducting financial, operational, inventory, and compliance audits across multiple store locations. This role ensures adherence to company policies, procedures, and internal controls while assisting in risk assessment, fraud detection, and process improvements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct financial, operational, and compliance audits across store locations.
• Assess store-level risks related to cash handling, inventory management, sales transactions, refunds, and promotions.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Identify control weaknesses, inefficiencies, and potential fraud risks, providing recommendations for improvement.
• Perform data analytics on key store metrics (e.g., refunds, discounts, voided transactions, inventory variances) to detect anomalies and trends.
• Conduct ad hoc reviews and assist in fraud investigations related to store operations.
• Present audit findings and recommendations to store management and senior leadership.
• Meet with management and stakeholders to discuss findings and audit outcomes.
• Track and monitor the implementation of corrective actions to ensure compliance and process improvements.
• Assist in the execution of cross-functional projects and other work-related assignments as needed.
• Identify areas for process improvement, define recommendations, and present them to stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate and organized audit documentation and reports.
• Stay updated with relevant legislation, audit best practices, and industry trends.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Internal Audit, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• CPA, CIA, or other relevant certifications (or progress toward certification) is preferred.
• 13 years of experience in internal audit, store audit, or retail operations review.
• Experience in financial, store, inventory, operations, compliance, and fraud investigations audits.
• Background in retail, trading, FMCG, or multi-branch business audits is a plus.
• Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; experience with audit or data analytics tools is a plus.
• Knowledge of ERP systems, point-of-sale (POS) auditing, and retail analytics is an advantage.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Willing to extend work hours when needed.
• Willing to work onsite at the Head Office and travel for store audits as required.