About the Role
Ajoke Group Limited, a foremost key player in the supply chain and distribution of FMCG products across Nigeria, is seeking a diligent and experienced Audit Manager to join our dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will safeguard company assets, ensure financial integrity, and strengthen internal control systems across our sales, warehouse, and distribution networks.
Key Responsibilities- Supervise and coordinate the activities of the Audit Department and Audit Officers.
- Conduct regular audits of sales transactions, stock movement, cash collections, and financial records.
- Monitor Sales Representatives’ accounts, stock allocations, cash remittances, and outstanding balances for prompt reconciliation.
- Ensure all sales proceeds are properly accounted for and remitted in line with company procedures.
- Conduct routine and surprise stock audits at warehouses, with Sales Representatives, and at customer locations.
- Verify stock balances, returned goods, damaged products, expired items, and inventory discrepancies.
- Review daily sales reports, invoices, receipts, and delivery notes for accuracy and completeness.
- Investigate cases of cash shortages, stock discrepancies, unauthorized transactions, and suspected fraud.
- Monitor compliance with approved company procedures, financial controls, and operational policies.
- Audit expenses, incentives, commissions, and deductions to ensure proper authorization.
- Reconcile audit findings with Accounts, Sales, Warehouse, and Distribution Departments.
- Prepare comprehensive audit reports highlighting discrepancies, risks, and recommended corrective actions.
- Develop and strengthen internal control systems to minimize financial losses and operational inefficiencies.
- Provide Management with regular reports on audit activities, financial irregularities, and control weaknesses.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
- Professional certification such as ACA, ACCA, or CIA is strongly preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of audit experience, preferably within the FMCG, retail, or distribution sector in Nigeria.
- Strong knowledge of internal control frameworks, financial regulations, and inventory management.
- Exceptional analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
- Proficiency in financial software, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
- Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
- Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development in a fast-paced environment.
- Dynamic and collaborative work culture within a leading Nigerian FMCG distribution company.