Internal Control Officer

Job Summary:

• As an Internal Control & Audit Officer, you will assess the design and implementation of internal controls, conduct audits and reviews, and provide recommendations to the supervisor for enhancing control environments and minimizing risks. Your role involves collaborating with stakeholders, identifying control deficiencies, and promoting a culture of accountability and integrity.

Responsibilities:

• Review and monitor daily transactions and operational processes for compliance with internal policies.
• Conduct Internal audits of operational and financial processes (e.g., procurement, production, inventory management, sales, and security).
• Verify records related to purchase and receipts of raw materials, and distribution of finished goods by In-house and Outsourced Drivers.
• Identify control weaknesses and report them to supervisors with recommendations.
• Assist in risk assessments for different departments (especially production, logistics, and sales).
• Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory standards, and industry best practices.
• Participate in Daily and Monthly stock counts and reconciliation of inventory and raw materials.
• Support investigations on anomalies, fraud, or process inefficiencies.
• Document processes and keep records for audit purposes.
• Monitor stock of the company's raw materials, finished goods, and machine spare parts against unauthorized requisition and issuance.
• Daily call over of Transactional entry into Tally for accuracy and completeness purposes.
• Support your supervisor with the training of staff personnel on internal control documentations and procedures.
• Monitor and review diesel requests, usage, and payment vouchers before payments are made.
• Perform any other duties assigned to you by your supervisor

Qualifications:

• HND/Bachelor's degree in Accounting, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Internal Control and Audit, preferably in FMCG.
• Proficient in Accounting software and the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of Tally ERP is a plus.