Audit Manager at Ajoke Group Limited

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the company’s internal audit strategy, plans, and programs across all business units and distribution channels.
• Lead and supervise audit activities covering warehouse operations, inventory management, logistics, sales, procurement, finance, and branch operations.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management processes, and governance systems.
• Conduct periodic and surprise audits across depots, distributors, retail channels, and operational locations.
• Monitor inventory accuracy, stock movement, product returns, damages, and shrinkage to minimize losses.
• Review sales transactions, receivables, cash collections, discounts, and credit processes to identify leakages or irregularities.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, financial regulations, tax requirements, and industry standards.
• Investigate fraud allegations, operational discrepancies, and control breaches, and recommend corrective actions.
• Prepare comprehensive audit reports with actionable recommendations for executive management.
• Follow up on audit findings and ensure timely implementation of corrective measures.
• Analyze operational and financial data to identify trends, risks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Oversee branch and depot audits to ensure adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Collaborate with management to strengthen internal controls and improve operational efficiency.
• Coordinate and support external auditors during statutory and financial audits.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within audit and compliance functions.
• Develop audit policies, frameworks, and risk-based audit methodologies.
• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate audit team members to ensure high performance and professional development.
• Present audit findings and risk assessments to senior management and executive leadership.
• Monitor compliance with inventory handling procedures, route-to-market processes, and distributor agreements.
• Ensure proper utilization and safeguarding of company assets across all locations.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree or HND with 2-3 years experience.