Job Title: Sr. Officer / Officer

Department: Risk Assurance

Reports To: Team leader- Manager Risk assurance.

Job Purpose

Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of financial and operational processes through systematic auditing. The Sr.Officer / Officer Risk Assurance will identify improvement areas, provide recommendations, and follow up on corrective actions to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.

Scope

The Sr.Officer Risk Assurance - Operations will conduct audits across Chilling centers, EKO HMB, farm vendors, ABC, AH, transshipment points, HDC, HD Fresh, institutional distributors, CFAs, HDI Plus, ICP, IBACO, AEC, SSC (Up-to-date Trade), vendors, transporters, landlords, marketing (in-shop, school, door-to-door, curd, ice cream), and IBACO stock audits, using the HAP Risk Assurance application for implementation of policy and procedure as per Standard operating process.

Responsibilities

- Chilling Centre Audits:
- Conduct audits of chilling centers to assess compliance with operational standards.
- Evaluate milk can operations, quality control measures, and hygiene practices.
- EKO HMB Audits:
- Audit EKO HMB operations to ensure compliance with sales, hygiene, and product handling protocols.
- Visit to ensure milk collection through EKO milk analyzer and verify all producer milk collected based on proper sample testing.
- Check for any fake or dummy producer entries made.
- Farm Vendor Assessments:
- Assess farm vendors' compliance with procurement contracts and quality standards.
- Review procurement processes, product traceability, and supplier performance metrics.
- Identify risks in the supply chain and propose risk mitigation strategies.
- ABC and AH Audits:
- Conduct audits of ABC and ensure the collection process are as per the SOP
- AH activities & Product including feed distribution related audit.
- Transshipment Point Audits:




- Audit transshipment points to verify inventory accuracy and transit handling procedures.
- Assess compliance with transportation regulations and safety standards.
- Identify vulnerabilities in the logistics chain and propose corrective actions.
- HDC and HD Fresh Audits:
- Conduct audits of distribution centers (HDC) and fresh outlets (HD Fresh).
- Review storage conditions, inventory management practices, and order fulfillment processes.
- Recommend enhancements to optimize distribution efficiency and minimize product losses.
- Institutional Distributors and CFA Audits:
- Audit institutional distributors and CFAs to ensure compliance with distribution agreements and service level agreements.
- Evaluate distribution network performance, inventory turnover rates, and customer service levels.
- Recommend strategies for improving distributor relations and optimizing supply chain logistics.
- HDI Plus, ICP, IBACO Audits:
- Audit HDI Plus, ICP (Ice Cream Parlor), and IBACO outlets.
- Assess compliance with food safety regulations, product quality standards, and customer service protocols.
- Provide recommendations for enhancing product visibility, sales effectiveness, and operational efficiency.
- AEC and SSO (Modern Trade) Audits:
- Audit AEC operations and SSO (Modern Trade) outlets to evaluate operational efficiency and compliance with energy efficiency standards.
- Assess sustainability initiatives and recommend renewable energy solutions.




- Identify opportunities for improving operational practices and reducing environmental impact.
- Vendor and Transporter Audits:
- Conduct audits of vendors and transporters to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and transportation regulations.
- Review vendor performance metrics, delivery schedules, and quality assurance measures.
- Identify risks associated with supplier reliability and transportation logistics.
- Landlord Audits:
- Audit landlords of rental properties, including shops and facilities.
- Evaluate lease agreements, property maintenance, and compliance with safety standards.
- Recommend improvements in property management practices and tenant relations.
- Marketing Activities Audits:
- Audit marketing activities including in-shop promotions, school programs, door-to-door campaigns, curd marketing,

and ice cream promotions.
- Evaluate compliance with marketing plans, effectiveness of promotional strategies, and customer engagement.
- Recommend enhancements to increase brand visibility and market penetration.
- IBACO Stock Audit Procedure:
- Develop and implement stock audit procedures for IBACO outlets.
- Conduct regular stock audits to verify inventory accuracy and prevent stockouts.
- Recommend inventory management practices to optimize stock levels and reduce carrying costs.
- Special Investigations as per Management Instruction:
- Conduct special investigations based on management instructions related to operational activities.
- Investigate specific incidents, irregularities, or concerns raised by management.
- Data Insights Analysis and Coverage
- Utilize data insights to prioritize audit focus
- Implement tailored audit plans based on identified risks
- Ensure thorough coverage of all specified touch points
- Report findings and recommendations based on data-driven insights

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