Head of Audit at Uncle Stan's Foods

Role 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 CISApreferred
• 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