1. Job Identification
- Designation: Centralized Audit Head – Audit / QC Process
- Department: Audit / Quality Control
- Reporting To: Management / Managing Director
- Location: Mayiladuthurai / Tiruvarur
- Scope: Responsible for managing centralized audit functions, quality control processes, operational compliance, process monitoring, risk identification, and ensuring adherence to company standards across all retail showroom operations.
2. Role Purpose
The Centralized Audit Head – Audit / QC Process is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring audit and quality control systems across the organization.
The role ensures operational compliance, process accuracy, inventory control, financial discipline, SOP adherence, and quality standards through regular audits, reporting, and corrective action monitoring.
The position plays a key role in minimizing operational risks, improving process efficiency, and strengthening internal control systems.
3. Key Responsibilities
A. Audit Planning & Execution
- Develop and implement centralized audit plans for all showroom operations.
- Conduct operational, process, stock, compliance, and quality audits.
- Ensure audits are completed as per defined schedules and checklists.
- Monitor audit coverage across departments and locations.
B. QC & Process Monitoring
- Monitor quality control processes across showroom operations.
- Ensure adherence to operational SOPs, policies, and process standards.
- Identify process gaps and recommend corrective actions.
- Drive process improvement initiatives for operational efficiency.
C. Compliance & Internal Control
- Ensure compliance with internal policies and operational procedures.
- Monitor financial discipline, stock handling, billing practices, and operational controls.
- Verify adherence to company regulations and audit standards.
- Strengthen internal control systems to minimize operational risks.
D. Inventory & Stock Audit
- Conduct stock audits and inventory verification processes.
- Monitor stock discrepancies, damages, shortages, and shrinkage.
- Ensure inventory accuracy across departments and locations.
- Coordinate with inventory and operations teams for corrective actions.
E. Audit Reporting & Analysis
- Prepare detailed audit reports with observations and recommendations.
- Present audit findings and risk analysis to management.
- Track closure of audit observations and pending corrective actions.
- Maintain centralized audit records and compliance documentation.
F. Team Management & Coordination
- Lead and manage audit and QC teams across operations.
- Allocate audit assignments and monitor team productivity.
- Conduct audit training and process awareness programs.
- Coordinate with operations, accounts, inventory, HR, and showroom teams.
G. Risk Identification & Prevention
- Identify operational, financial, and process-related risks.
- Recommend preventive and corrective control measures.
- Monitor fraud prevention and policy adherence activities.
- Escalate critical audit concerns to management immediately.
H. SOP & Process Improvement
- Develop audit checklists, QC standards, and operational SOPs.
- Standardize operational processes across all showrooms.
- Support implementation of process automation and control mechanisms.
- Continuously review and improve operational workflows.
4. Core Competencies
- Audit & Compliance Management
- Process Discipline
- Analytical Thinking
- Leadership & Team Management
- Attention to Detail
- Risk Assessment
- Problem Solving
5. Functional Competencies
- Internal Audit Management
- Quality Control Process Monitoring
- Inventory & Stock Audit
- SOP Compliance Verification
- Risk & Control Assessment
- Audit Reporting & Documentation
- Operational Process Improvement
6. Educational Qualification
- Bachelor’s Degree / Master’s Degree in Commerce, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
7. Experience
- Minimum 5–15 years of experience in Audit, QC, Compliance, or Operational Control roles.
- Preferred experience in textile retail, apparel retail, or multi-branch retail operations.
- Experience in handling centralized audit functions is preferred.
8. Additional Requirements
- Strong leadership and decision-making skills.
- Excellent analytical and reporting abilities.
- Strong knowledge of audit procedures and operational controls.
- Ability to travel across showroom locations when required.
- Proficiency in MS Excel, reporting tools, and audit documentation systems.
Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Food provided
- Paid time off
- Provident Fund
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Preferred)
Education:
Experience:
- Auditing: 5 years (Preferred)
- Quality control: 5 years (Preferred)
- Compliance management: 5 years (Preferred)
Language:
- Tamil (Required)
- English (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
