Field Auditor

Responsibilities:-

• Conduct comprehensive, independent field audits of estate operations, focusing on all key aspects such as harvesting, manuring, weeding, crop evacuation, pest & disease control and etc.
• Review estate documentation, records, and operational reports to ensure accuracy and adherence to standards.
• Identify gaps, non-compliance issues, and areas for improvement, providing clear and actionable recommendations.
• Verify the accuracy of all estate field records, including daily activities, inventory, and cost reporting.
• Identify potential areas of financial leakage, fraud, or wastage in field operations.
• Ensure strict compliance with internal Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), safety protocols, environmental regulations, and relevant certification standards (e.g., MSPO).
• Prepare detailed audit reports summarizing findings, observations, and proposed corrective actions.
• Carry out follow-up audits to verify that corrective actions have been implemented and confirm improvement progress.
• Monitor estate performance trends and provide input for long-term operational improvement plans.

Requirements:-

• Diploma/Degree in Agriculture, Plantation Management, Agronomy, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 5–10 years of experience in oil palm plantation management, preferably at Assistant Manager, Manager, or Senior Manager level.
• Strong understanding of all plantation operations, including cultivation, field maintenance, harvesting, fertilizing, and agronomic standards.
• Experience in conducting internal audits, inspections, or compliance checks is a strong advantage.
• Ability to identify operational risks and recommend effective solutions.
• Strong analytical, communication, and report-writing skills.
• High level of integrity, independence, and professionalism.
• Strong leadership and people interaction skills, able to communicate confidently with estate workers up to senior management.
• Good time management, highly disciplined, and detail-oriented.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision and handle multiple estates' audit schedules.
• Willing to travel frequently and work in remote estate environments.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).