JOB TITLE: STOCK AUDITOR

NATURE OF JOB: FULL TIME

SALARY: KSHS. 40,000

JOB LOCATION: NAIROBI

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Stock Data Collection and Verification

• Visit each retail outlet to collect stock and sales data.
• Verify stock records in the system against physical inventory.
• Ensure accuracy of stock entries in ERP or inventory management systems.
• Identify discrepancies and investigate the root cause of stock variances.

Inventory Auditing

• Conduct regular physical stock counts across all locations.
• Perform surprise audits to ensure adherence to stock management policies.
• Document all findings and discrepancies clearly and systematically.
• Reconcile system stock records with physical stock.

Stock Analysis and Reporting

• Analyze stock levels, movement patterns, and sales trends.
• Highlight slow-moving, fast-moving, and obsolete stock items.
• Generate periodic audit reports, including variance reports, stock aging reports, and recommendations for improvement.
• Provide actionable insights to procurement and operations teams.

Stock Control and Optimization

• Monitor minimum and maximum stock levels for each store.
• Track stock replenishment and ensure timely ordering to prevent stock-outs or overstocks.
• Recommend adjustments to stock allocation based on sales trends and audit findings.
• Support stock transfer between stores when necessary.

Process Improvement and Compliance

• Evaluate and improve stock management procedures to enhance efficiency and reduce losses.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and audit standards.
• Train store staff on proper stock handling and record-keeping practices.
• Support internal and external audit processes as required.

Collaboration and Communication

• Work closely with procurement, operations, and finance teams to maintain stock integrity.
• Communicate findings and recommendations effectively to management.
• Act as the focal point for any stock-related investigations or discrepancies.

KEY REQUIREMENT SKILLS AND QUALIFICATION

• Degree or Diploma in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Accounting, or a related field.
• Prior experience in stock auditing, inventory management, or related roles is an advantage.
• Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and inventory management software.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Visit each retail outlet to collect stock and sales data.
• Verify stock records in the system against physical inventory.
• Ensure accuracy of stock entries in ERP or inventory management systems.
• Identify discrepancies and investigate the root cause of stock variances.
• Conduct regular physical stock counts across all locations.
• Perform surprise audits to ensure adherence to stock management policies.
• Document all findings and discrepancies clearly and systematically.
• Reconcile system stock records with physical stock.
• Analyze stock levels, movement patterns, and sales trends.
• Highlight slow-moving, fast-moving, and obsolete stock items.
• Generate periodic audit reports, including variance reports, stock aging reports, and recommendations for improvement.
• Provide actionable insights to procurement and operations teams.
• Monitor minimum and maximum stock levels for each store.
• Track stock replenishment and ensure timely ordering to prevent stock-outs or overstocks.
• Recommend adjustments to stock allocation based on sales trends and audit findings.
• Support stock transfer between stores when necessary.
• Evaluate and improve stock management procedures to enhance efficiency and reduce losses.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and audit standards.
• Train store staff on proper stock handling and record-keeping practices.
• Support internal and external audit processes as required.
• Work closely with procurement, operations, and finance teams to maintain stock integrity.
• Communicate findings and recommendations effectively to management.
• Act as the focal point for any stock-related investigations or discrepancies.

• Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and inventory management software.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Degree or Diploma in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Accounting, or a related field.
• Prior experience in stock auditing, inventory management, or related roles is an advantage.