Standard Distributors, Retail

, Trinidad

Job Summary:

The Internal & Inventory Control Coordinator continuously reviews performance against compliance standards, takes corrective measures, and adopts changes to policies and procedures to avert risk. The incumbent will ensure strong governance, adherence to Group Policy, and industry best practices by developing and continuously improving strong and robust systems and processes.

Job Description:

• To resource and develop audit plans and conduct various audits.
• To strengthen and review systems and processes within the business (Showroom Operations, Warehousing, Finance, Marketing, Human Resources, Service, Customer Care, etc.); determine whether they are compliant with Group policies, industry best practices, and Company policies and take corrective action.
• To review and report on the accuracy, efficiency, and timeliness of financial and other information that is provided to management.
• To review the suitability of internal controls and make recommendations to improve its efficiency and effectiveness.
• To review and advise on controls to protect against fraud and theft of the Company’s assets.
• To effectively communicate audit findings to Senior Management and draft comprehensive and complete report of audit area.
• To monitor management’s response to recommendations made follow through to implementation and provide support for getting any deviation back on track.
• Continuous evaluation of all recommendations made to ensure desired results are achieved and maintained.
• Perform all duties in conformance to appropriate health, safety, security, and environmental policies/ procedures.
• Any other duties, which may be assigned.

Education & Experience:

• ACCA Certified.
• At least 5 years experience, preferably in a Retail environment, 2 of which should be at a managerial level.
• An MBA would be considered an asset.
• At least 3 years’ audit experience, 1 of which includes supervising an audit.
• Computerized Accounting packages.
• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software (Intermediate).
• Logistics Systems (Intermediate).
• Microsoft Office Suite (Intermediate).