Audit Compliance Officer

Role overview

The Audit Compliance Officer will carry out internal audit and compliance checks across key business areas including sales, purchasing, warehousing, logistics, customs clearance, administration, human resources, and finance. The position focuses on confirming that day-to-day operations follow company policies, internal control standards, and legal or regulatory obligations, while also spotting risks, discrepancies, and opportunities to improve how processes work.

Core responsibilities

• Run audit and compliance reviews across sales, procurement, warehouse, logistics, HR, administration, and finance activities.
• Check that business transactions, records, and operating procedures are accurate, genuine, and aligned with policy requirements.
• Assess purchasing processes, vendor quotations, tender or bidding activities, and supplier adherence to company rules.
• Carry out warehouse and stock audits, including physical stock counts, inventory reconciliation, and checks on inbound and outbound movements.
• Review transportation, logistics, and customs clearance processes to confirm compliance and correct cost allocation.
• Inspect HR and administrative processes such as employee documentation, overtime payments, outsourced labour verification, and admin purchasing.
• Examine financial records, expense reimbursements, and claim submissions to identify inconsistencies, mistakes, or possible fraud.
• Draft audit findings, present issues clearly, suggest corrective measures, and track follow-through on agreed recommendations.

Qualifications and experience

A bachelor’s degree or a higher qualification in Accounting, Auditing, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related field is required. The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of experience in auditing, internal controls, compliance, finance, or risk management, along with a solid understanding of control systems, audit practices, compliance requirements, and financial operations.

Skills and competencies

• Strong analytical and investigative thinking.
• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to detect risk areas, weak controls, and process gaps.
• Strong documentation and report-writing capability.
• Clear communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel.
• Comfort with field audits and on-site inspections.
• High standards of integrity, objectivity, and confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently and handle several audit tasks at once.

Additional requirements

• Must be willing to travel for verification visits involving suppliers, customers, warehouses, and carriers.
• Strong commitment to ethical conduct and compliance standards.
• Ability to perform effectively under pressure and meet audit deadlines.