About the Role
JMG, a market leader in power generation and end-to-end power solutions in Nigeria, is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Store Audit Manager. In this role, you will be instrumental in overseeing the planning and execution of comprehensive operational, financial, inventory, and compliance audits across our retail store network. By joining our workforce of over 1,700 skilled professionals, you will help mitigate risks, investigate discrepancies, and strengthen internal controls to support our continued business excellence and expansion.
Key Responsibilities- Develop and implement comprehensive store audit plans covering financial, operational, inventory, and compliance areas.
- Conduct regular and surprise audits across stores to assess controls, procedures, and operational efficiency.
- Review sales transactions, cash handling, inventory records, pricing, discounts, promotions, and returns.
- Perform physical inventory verification and actively investigate stock variances and discrepancies.
- Identify and investigate risks relating to theft, fraud, inventory shrinkage, and operational lapses.
- Prepare detailed audit reports highlighting findings, risks, root causes, and recommended corrective actions.
- Monitor and follow up on audit recommendations to ensure timely implementation by store teams.
- Collaborate closely with Store Managers, Operations, and Security teams to strengthen loss-prevention measures.
- Provide guidance and training to store staff on audit requirements, controls, and best practices.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 to 7 years of relevant experience in retail audit, internal audit, store audit, or loss prevention.
- Proven expertise in inventory verification, stock reconciliation, fraud detection, and internal control frameworks.
- Strong knowledge of retail operations, risk management, and regulatory compliance standards.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and written communication skills with high attention to detail.
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience and industry standards.
- Opportunities for professional growth within a globally recognized engineering and power solutions company.
- Comprehensive health insurance coverage and other corporate welfare benefits.
- A collaborative and dynamic work environment supporting continuous learning and career advancement.