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Job OverviewTo ensure operational compliance, financial accuracy, inventory integrity, and adherence to company policies across retail stores through regular audits and process evaluations.Key ResponsibilitiesStore Audit & Compliance- Conduct periodic store audits (scheduled & surprise) across assigned locations - Ensure compliance with company SOPs, policies, and statutory requirements - Verify store operations, cash handling, billing practices, discounts, and returns - Check visual merchandising standards and brand guidelines adherenceInventory & Shrinkage Control- Perform inventory audits, cycle counts, and stock reconciliations - Identify stock variances, pilferage, damages, and process gaps - Monitor shrinkage levels and recommend corrective actionsFinancial & Cash Audit- Audit daily cash reports, bank deposits, petty cash, and POS transactions - Validate sales reports, discounts, refunds, and gift vouchers - Ensure accuracy in GRN, stock transfers, and inter-store movementsProcess Improvement & Reporting- Identify process gaps, control weaknesses, and risk areas - Prepare audit reports with observations, root causes, and recommendations - Follow up on audit closures and corrective action implementation - Support process improvement initiatives and loss prevention strategiesCoordination & Support- Coordinate with store managers, operations, finance, merchandising teams - Assist in investigations related to fraud, theft, or policy violations - Support internal and external audits when requiredKey Skills & Competencies- Strong knowledge of retail operations and store processes - Understanding of inventory management and POS systems - High attention to detail and analytical mind-set - Good communication and report-writing skills - Integrity, objectivity, and confidentiality - Willingness to travel extensivelyEducational Qualification- Graduate in any fieldExperience- 2–5 years of experience in retail store audits / internal audit / loss prevention - Experience in multi-store/Luxury retail environment preferredTools & Systems- ERP / Retail POS systems (SAP, Oracle, Navision, etc.) - MS Excel (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables) - Audit checklists and reporting toolsKey Performance Indicators (KPIs)- Audit coverage vs plan - Reduction in inventory shrinkage - Closure rate of audit observations - Accuracy of audit findings - Improvement in store compliance scoresTravel Requirement- 70–80% travel across store locations