Gauteng: Internal Auditor – Stock posted by Network Finance

• Execute planned and ad-hoc physical stock audits across warehouses, plants, and storage facilities.
• Perform floor-to-system and system-to-floor stock count reconciliations.
• Investigate discrepancies and ensure timely resolution of variances.
• Assess inventory accuracy, provisions, obsolescence, and stock movements.

Stock Tracking & Reporting

• Maintain comprehensive and accurate audit records.
• Prepare detailed audit reports highlighting findings, risks, and practical recommendations.
• Identify and report risks including overstocking, stockouts, shrinkage, and obsolete inventory.

Policy Compliance & Governance

• Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements related to stock management.
• Confirm that stock handling and storage comply with health and safety standards.
• Ensure inventory provisions are appropriately calculated and processed.

Risk Assessment & Audit Planning

• Assist with business risk assessments and internal audit planning strategies.
• Use available data to identify, analyse, and monitor current and emerging risks.
• Develop internal audit programmes with a strong data analytics–led approach.
• Apply digital audit techniques and contribute to continuous auditing initiatives.

Process Improvement & Value Add

• Identify control weaknesses and inefficiencies within stock management processes.
• Recommend and support implementation of corrective action plans.
• Follow up on audit findings to ensure effective resolution.
• Deliver value-added audit services aligned to business needs.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders at all levels.
• Collaborate closely with Finance, Inventory Management, and External Audit teams.
• Provide support during year-end, half-year, and ad-hoc stocktakes.

Ad Hoc & Continuous Development

• Participate in special projects and research assignments.
• Maintain up-to-date technical knowledge, standards, and best practices.

Qualifications & Experience

• BCom Degree in Internal Audit or Finance.
• CIA advantageous.
• 5–8 years’ experience in Internal Audit.
• Proven experience in stock auditing, inventory control, or related roles.
• Strong understanding of stock control processes and loss prevention techniques.
• Proficient in SAP, Syspro, and MS Office (advanced Excel skills beneficial).