Head Audit at Uncle Stan's Foods

Job Summary

The Head of Audit will lead the internal audit function at Uncle Stan’s Foods, ensuring financial integrity, operational compliance, risk management, and control efficiency across all business units. This role is responsible for designing audit frameworks, safeguarding company assets, detecting and preventing fraud, and driving continuous improvement in financial and operational processes within a high-volume QSR business.

Key Responsibilities

Audit Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and implement a company-wide internal audit strategy aligned with organizational goals
• Build and manage a structured audit team, providing guidance, training, and performance oversight
• Establish audit policies, risk-based audit plans, and standard operating audit procedures

Financial Audit & Control

• Review financial transactions, reconciliations, statements, and accounting systems for accuracy
• Ensure all revenue, inventory, procurement, payroll, and expense records are valid and auditable
• Assess financial controls to prevent leakage, fraud, and mismanagement
• Oversee audit trails for all cash handling, POS systems, and banking activities

Operational Audit

• Conduct regular audits across outlets, production centers, delivery units, warehouses, and admin offices
• Review compliance with SOPs in procurement, food production, storage, hygiene, safety, and delivery operations
• Evaluate inventory control systems and investigate discrepancies in stock movement
• Monitor wastage, shrinkage, asset utilization, and outlet efficiency

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, tax laws, statutory filings, and industry best practices
• Perform risk assessments and advise leadership on mitigation strategies
• Review adherence to company policies including HR, finance, and operational guidelines
• Run surprise audits and process integrity checks across business locations

Fraud Detection & Investigation

• Lead internal investigations into financial or operational misconduct
• Identify red flags, perform forensic audits when necessary, and document findings
• Implement fraud-prevention controls and reporting mechanisms
• Liaise with senior management to enforce corrective and disciplinary actions when required

Reporting & Advisory

• Present clear and actionable audit findings to the Managing Director and Board (where applicable)
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual audit reports with risk insights and performance trends
• Recommend process improvements to strengthen controls and efficiency
• Support departments in corrective action implementation and monitor resolution timelines

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field (Master’s is an advantage)
• Professional certification: CIA, ICAN, ACCA, CPA, or CISA preferred
• 5–10+ years audit experience, with at least 3 years in leadership
• Experience in QSR, FMCG, retail, or multi-branch operations is highly valuable
• Knowledge of POS systems, inventory tracking, financial controls, and compliance standards

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical, forensic, and reporting skills
• High integrity with zero tolerance for financial leakage or fraud
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management
• Ability to work in fast-paced, high-transaction environments
• Attention to detail and process-driven mindset
• Proficiency in audit software, Excel, ERP/accounting systems, and data analysis
• Effective communication and presentation skills