Audit Officer

At Cinevan International Limited, we are a trusted and well-established retailer and wholesaler of quality household goods, serving customers across New Zealand. As we continue to grow, we are looking for an experienced and dedicated **Audit Officer** to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of financial processes in a fast-paced and growing business.

As an **Audit Officer**, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that our operational practices and processes comply with legal, regulatory, and internal standards. You will conduct thorough audits of our operations, identify any operational risks or discrepancies, and collaborate with key departments to implement improvements. Your insights will directly contribute to the overall operational health and success of the business.

This position offers a great variety and the opportunity to work with a motivated, supportive team in a thriving industry. This is a permanent full-time position and you are required to work at least 40 hours per week during usual business hours.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- **Internal Audits - Financial & Warehouse Operations**:
Conduct in-depth audits of both financial records and warehouse activities, ensuring that inventory management, stock control, and associated financial transactions are accurately recorded and compliant with internal policies.
- **Inventory Control Audits**:
Evaluate inventory management practices, ensuring that physical stock levels match system records. Conduct regular stock counts and reconcile discrepancies between the warehouse and financial systems. Provide insights into improving inventory turnover and reducing stock loss.
- **Warehouse Compliance & Best Practices**:
Assess compliance with warehouse safety regulations, inventory handling protocols, and internal processes. Review the efficiency and effectiveness of warehousing procedures and recommend improvements for safety, operational flow, and cost control.
- **Risk Assessment & Fraud Prevention**:
Identify potential risks within the warehouse operations, including inventory theft, mismanagement, and inefficiencies. Work closely with the warehousing team to develop strategies for mitigating risk and preventing fraud.
- **Audit of Warehouse Systems & Software**:
Ensure that all warehouse management systems (WMS) and ERP tools are functioning correctly and are integrated with financial reporting. Perform regular system checks to confirm data accuracy and identify opportunities for automation or improvements.
- **Financial Reporting & Reconciliation**:
Review and validate warehouse-related financial transactions, including purchasing, receiving, and stock movement. Prepare and present audit reports on warehouse operations and inventory to senior management, providing actionable insights and recommendations.
- **Collaboration with Operations Teams**:
Work closely with the warehouse, logistics, and inventory teams to ensure that audit processes are well integrated into daily operations. Provide guidance on best practices in inventory control, stock management, and warehouse reporting.
- **Supply Chain Audits**:
Assess and audit the entire supply chain process from procurement to storage, ensuring that warehouse operations align with broader business goals. Identify potential cost-saving opportunities in the supply chain, including improvements in inventory management and order fulfilment processes.
- **Support in Continuous Improvement**:
Contribute to ongoing process improvement initiatives aimed at optimizing warehouse operations. Monitor the effectiveness of changes implemented and provide feedback to ensure sustained improvement.
- **Training & Development**:
Provide training to warehouse and finance staff on auditing best practices, inventory management, and compliance. Assist in creating a culture of accountability within warehouse operations.

**Skills & Experience**:

- At least a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field OR
- At least 3-5 years of experience in auditing, accounting, or financial control roles, preferably in a retail or wholesale environment.
- Strong understanding of auditing principles, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance.
- Excellent problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail and the ability to identify discrepancies or potential areas of financial risk.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to explain complex financial information in a clear, understandable manner to non-financial staff.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines independently, while maintaining a high level of accuracy and efficiency.
- Willingness to collaborate with other departments and contribute to a positive team culture.