Retail Audit Assistant

Key Responsibilities

The position focuses on inventory control, audit execution, compliance monitoring, and reporting support.

• Assist in physical stock counts at warehouses and fashion retail outlets
• Participate in cycle counts and surprise inventory checks at stores
• Reconcile physical stock with ERP/POS system records and report discrepancies
• Ensure compliance with inventory SOPs, store procedures, and internal controls
• Maintain audit documentation and working papers
• Monitor inventory accuracy, expiry management, and store SOP adherence
• Conduct audits on promotions, merchandising displays, cleanliness, and in-store branding
• Implement mystery shopper audits to evaluate customer service and store standards
• Perform loss prevention and health & safety audits for employees and customers
• Conduct competitor audits to identify trends and recommend best practices
• Use audit tools, data analytics, and reporting systems to identify risks and patterns
• Prepare MIS reports and present audit findings with strategic recommendations
• Track implementation of audit recommendations and follow up on corrective actions
• Participate in BI meetings and support tasks assigned by leadership
• Perform any other duties assigned from time to time

Key Result Areas

• No critical non-compliance in retail audit reports
• 100% store coverage as per annual audit plan
• Less than 1% stock variance across audited stores
• No expired goods displayed in retail outlets
• All audit reports submitted within defined turnaround time (TAT)

Educational Qualification

• Diploma or BA in Accounting or related fields

Work Experience

• 2–4 years of experience in inventory audit or related field

Skills Required:

• Accounting / Finance
• Economics / Statistics
• Sales / Marketing / Business / Management