Auditor GOC

BAT is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business. Our purpose is to create A Better Tomorrow™ by Building a Smokeless World.

Your key responsibilities will include:

1) Farming & Crop Monitoring Responsibilities:

• Reviewing farmer contracts and ensuring updated records for land area and expected crop volume
• Checking training attendance and documentation for farmers on good agricultural practice
• Verifying past farmer performance and validating new and old farmer categorization
• Random checks (1–2%) on the distribution and usage of seeds, fertilizers, and other inputs
• Ensuring crops are being purchased from registered farmers only
• Spot-checking survey reports on seedbed preparation, planting, and crop produce
• Reviewing justification documents when eligible farmers are not contracted
• Supporting investigations related to bad debts or crop losses

2) Crop Buying Season Responsibilities:

• Reviewing daily and regional crop purchasing plans
• Ensuring clear separation between crop buyers and farmers for transparency
• Visiting buying centers to check whether proper processes are being followed
• Checking if weighing scales are calibrated correctly and in use
• Verifying personnel at buying sites match approved staffing plans
• Random checks on rejected crop logs and reviewing related documentation
• Monitoring sampling procedures to check for moisture and foreign material content
• Reviewing and reconciling crop movements and shipments from farm to warehouse

3) Financial Support & Control Checks:

• Reviewing support fund usage with matching documentation
• Checking whether all approved farmers received support as per eligibility criteriy
• Assisting with physical stock counts of raw materials and purchased crops
• Following control checklists to ensure financial and operational accuracy

4) Sustainability & Community Project Checks:

• Visiting farms to check for basic amenities, safety gear, fire safety, and first aid
• Following up on corrective actions for environmental risks or community safety issues
• Verifying participation in training sessions and assessing communication effectiveness
• Checking for proper logging of pesticide use and monitoring wood usage for curing
• Validating distribution and usage of community support items (vegetable seeds, tools, etc.
• Ensuring good engagement and support between field officers and farmers

5) Other Compliance Tasks:

• Checking adherence to global guidelines on environment, safety, warehousing, and hygiene
• Reporting any non-compliant practices found during field visits or document checks
• Verifying proper system closure for contracts, access rights, and location-specific activities

6) Biggest challenges of the role:

• Working across a wide variety of tasks and regions with changing priorities
• Reviewing large sets of data and documents while maintaining accuracy
• Balancing office-based work with frequent field visits
• Communicating clearly across different teams and documenting findings effectively

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration (BBA), or any relevant field
• Internship or university project experience in audit, compliance, supply chain, or finance is a plus but not mandatory
• Strong attention to detail and good analytical ability
• Organized and able to manage tasks independently
• Proficient in basic tools like Excel, Word, and Google Forms
• Curiosity and eagerness to learn and ask questions
• Able to clearly document and communicate findings
• High integrity and objectivity
• Good verbal and written communication skills

What we offer you

• Be part of a team that ensures ethical practices, supports farmer communities, and strengthens compliance with global sustainability standards.
• Playing a key role in improving agricultural integrity and community.
• Enjoy a dynamic role that combines hands-on fieldwork with data analysis and strategic reporting, offering variety and continuous learning.
• Work closely with stakeholders across departments including procurement, sustainability, finance, and operations developing a well-rounded view of agribusiness.
• Help ensure adherence to international guidelines on environmental safety, crop traceability, and community well-being.
• Join a values-based organization committed to transparency, farmer support, and long-term community development

WHY JOIN BAT?

We’re one of the few companies named as a Global Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute – certified in offering excellent employee conditions.

Collaboration, inclusion and partnership underpin everything we do here at BAT. We are looking forward to enabling every individual to thrive, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, skills, experience, education, socio-economic and professional background, veteran status, perspectives and thinking styles. We know that embracing talent from all backgrounds is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals.

We see the career breaks as opportunities not obstacles. Through The Global Returners program, we support professionals looking to restart their careers after an extended absence from the workforce (e.g. time out caring for family, parental leave, national service, sabbatical and/or starting an own venture).

Come bring your difference and see what is possible for you at BAT. Learn more about our culture and our award winning employee experience here.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best during the recruitment process, you are encouraged to notify us. We are fully committed to support you by making appropriate arrangements for you to demonstrate your full potential.