Internal Control Officer at Buymore Supermarket

Job Purpose

• To ensure all company processes are followed correctly, risks are minimized, assests are protected, and all financial and operational activities comply with internal policies and regulatory standards.
• The role helps prevent fraud, errors, leakages, and operational losses.

Key Responsibilities
Operational Controls:

• Conduct daily checks on store operations, cash handling, inventory management, and staff compliance.
• Verify that all branches follow approved Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Monitor stock movement, receiving, transfers, and and documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Ensure POS transactions, discounts, refunds, and cancellations follow authorization rules.

Financial Controls:

• Review daily sales reports, cash reconciliation, and bank deposits.
• Check and verify petty cash usage and documentation
• Identify irregularities in financial transactions and recommend corrective actions.

Risk Management:

• Identify process loopholes and areas of financial or operational risk.
• Recommend preventive measures to reduce fraud, shrinkage, and losses.
• Monitor compliance with company policies across all departments.

Compliance & Audit:

• Perform routine and surprise audits across branches.
• Confirm that all regulatory requirments are being met ( e.g., taxes, receipts, records)
• Prepare internal audit reports and highlight non-compliance, discrepancies, and risks.

Controls & SOP Improvement

• Assist in developing or updating SOPs and internal control policies.
• Train staff on Compliance expectations and operational guidelines
• Follow up on implementation of audit recommendations.

Reporting

• Submit daily, weekly, and monthly reports on findings, variances, and irregularities.
• Report urgent or critical issues immediately to management.
• Suggest process improvements to management.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Experience in internal control, audit, or finance roles (5 years minimium).
• Professional certification (ICAN, ACCA, CISA) is an added advantage.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong attention to detail and analytical ability
• Integrity, confidentiality, and sound judgment.
• Good knowledge of accounting processes and internal controls.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, POS Systems, or ERP software.
• Strong communication and report-writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and conduct surprise checks.