Strategic Internal Audit Lead – Retail & Supply Chain

99 Ranch Market; Buena Park (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with 4% match

Long-Term Service Award

Employee Discount

Paid Time Off

Employee Sports Club

Job summary

TAWA Services, Inc. seeks an Internal Audit Manager to lead risk-based audits across retail stores, DCs, and the Support Center. You will evaluate controls, ensure compliance, and provide actionable recommendations to strengthen operations and protect assets.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance, CPA/CIA, 5–7+ years of audit experience, and bilingual English/Chinese proficiency. Relocation not required; on-site with periodic travel, offering comprehensive benefits and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration required.
• CIA or CPA certification required; CISA preferred.
• 5-7+ years of progressive audit experience, preferably in retail, grocery, or supply chain environments.
• Experience assessing financial, operational, inventory, and compliance controls.
• Proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle and data analytics tools such as SQL, Tableau, or Alteryx.
• Experience with automated audit workpaper management software.
• Strong analytical judgment, report writing, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Chinese.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the annual risk-based audit plan covering store operations, supply chain logistics, inventory, and financial reporting.
• Conduct financial, operational, and inventory audits across stores, DCs, and corporate functions.
• Evaluate cash handling, POS processes, procurement, vendor allowances, shrinkage controls, and warehouse receiving.
• Assess internal controls, process effectiveness, and compliance with policies and standards.
• Review compliance risks involving food safety regulations, labor laws, OSHA standards, and corporate policies.
• Identify control gaps and actionable recommendations to strengthen processes.
• Prepare audit reports, communicate findings to management, and follow up on corrective actions.
• Collaborate with store, DC, Finance, and other teams to support remediation and continuous improvement.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Report writing

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Bilingual English/ Chinese

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Admin

CIA or CPA

CISA preferred

Tools

SAP

Oracle

SQL

Tableau

Alteryx

Job description

TAWA Services, Inc. seeks an Internal Audit Manager to lead risk-based audits across retail stores, DCs, and the Support Center. You will evaluate controls, ensure compliance, and provide actionable recommendations to strengthen operations and protect assets.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance, CPA/CIA, 5–7+ years of audit experience, and bilingual English/Chinese proficiency. Relocation not required; on-site with periodic travel, offering comprehensive benefits and a