Internal Auditor

Zapalala Supermarkets is seeking to recruit a suitably qualified, experienced and results-driven Internal Auditor to join its team.

Job Summary

• Employer: Zapalala Supermarkets
• Job Type: Full-time
• Location: Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
• Category: Audit
• Closing Date: 2026-10-15

Key Responsibilities

• Conducting scheduled and surprise internal audits across branches, departments and operational functions.
• Reviewing compliance with company policies, procedures, internal controls and applicable statutory requirements.
• Conducting stock audits, cash audits and operational audits, identifying variances, weaknesses and control deficiencies.
• Investigating stock losses, cash variances, suspected irregularities and other control exceptions and preparing appropriate reports.
• Verifying the accuracy and completeness of financial, stock and operational records.
• Reviewing branch procedures relating to stock receiving, storage, transfers, sales, cash handling, banking and reconciliation.
• Assessing the effectiveness of internal controls and recommending corrective and preventive measures.
• Preparing clear, accurate and timely audit reports highlighting findings, risks, root causes and recommendations.
• Escalating significant control weaknesses, suspected fraud, negligence and other irregularities to management for immediate action.
• Performing any other duties reasonably assigned by management in line with the requirements of the position.

Requirements

• A Degree in Accounting, Auditing, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional qualifications such as CIA, ACCA, CIMA, CA(2), CGMA or equivalent will be an added advantage.
• Membership of a recognised professional body will be an added advantage.
• At least 3 years' relevant auditing experience, preferably within the retail, supermarket, FMCG or distribution environment.

How to Apply

Apply by email: hr@zapalala.com & godfrey@zapalala.com