Job description

Job Purpose   

The Internal Auditor is responsible for conducting independent audits of the company’s operations, financial processes, and compliance practices. The role ensures that business activities across depots, sales, logistics, administration, and support functions adhere to company policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and regulatory requirements.

Main Tasks & Accountabilities

Operational & Financial Audits

• Plan and conduct operational audits across depots, sales, logistics, and administrative functions.
• Perform periodic reviews of financial transactions, reconciliations, and reporting accuracy.
• Assess compliance with internal policies, procedures, and external regulations.

Risk Identification & Control Assessment

• Identify gaps, weaknesses, and high-risk practices (e.g., misreporting, stock mismanagement, fraud indicators).
• Evaluate effectiveness of internal controls and recommend enhancements.
• Contribute to risk registers, heatmaps, and risk assessment exercises.

Audit Reporting & Recommendations

• Prepare clear, detailed audit reports supported by data analysis, observations, and field evidence.
• Present findings and practical recommendations to management for corrective actions.
• Provide input to the Audit Manager and Audit Committee as required.

Follow-up & Corrective Action Monitoring

• Track agreed management action plans and verify timely implementation.
• Escalate unresolved or recurring issues to the Audit Manager.

Compliance Verification

• Promote adherence to company SOPs, policies, and best practices.
• Support the Internal Audit Manager in ensuring compliance with IFRS, Omani regulations, and company standards.
•  Assist in preparing reports for management and the Audit Committee.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Work with Sales, Logistics, Finance, HR, IT, and Legal teams to strengthen processes and controls.
• Provide advisory input during system/process improvements to embed preventive controls.

Support for Risk Management

Contribute to operational risk assessment and provide input for risk registers and heatmaps (Risk Matrix) related to depot and market operation.

 Main Contacts and Working Relationships

All Department Heads and Line Managers.

Stakeholders, customers, agencies etc.

Person Specification (Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience)

Education Level 

Minimum Requirement

•  Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Professional qualifications (CMA, CA, CPA) preferred.

Work Experience 

• Overall experience of 4 years or more working directly in internal audit or assurance experience
• Experience in FMCG/dairy products will be preferred
• Strong understanding of the Middle East and African markets

Job Specific Skills 

• Strong understanding of stock movement, distribution models and field level compliance
• Knowledge of supply chain, routes, and market operation
• Ability to identify operational fraud risks and recommend preventive controls
• Audit reporting and documentation skills

Generic Skills

•  Must be alert, strive for accuracy, and have ability to exercise independent thinking and judgment, be a self- motivator, and attention to detail
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
• Integrity, discretion, and loyalty
• Skilled in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

5. Position Location

• Based in Muscat Office and travelling to all depots in Oman.