Internal Control Officer

Job title : Internal Control Officer

Summary

• We are seeking a qualified and experienced Internal Control Officer to join its team at Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State.
• The successful candidate will report to the Financial Controller and will monitor company operations, protect company assets, and make sure that policies, procedures, and approved budgets are followed across the farm, offices, and processing facilities.

Key Responsibilties
Monitoring, Audit and Risk:

• Review company operations to ensure compliance with approved policies, procedures and internal controls.
• Monitor cash, petty cash, expenses, payments and approvals to ensure they are properly authorised and supported.
• Identify control weaknesses, losses, wastage, fraud risks and irregularities, and recommend corrective action.
• Follow up to confirm that audit and control recommendations are implemented.
• Support external audits and respond to audit queries.

Procurement Control:

• Ensure every purchase is supported by an approved requisition.
• Verify quotations from suppliers.
• Confirm that procurement follows the company’s approval limits.
• Match purchase orders, goods received notes, and supplier invoices.
• Investigate price differences and suspicious procurement transactions.
• Ensure segregation of duties between requesting, purchasing, receiving, and payment.

Stores and Inventory Control:

• Conduct periodic physical stock counts.
• Verify stock received against delivery notes.
• Monitor stock issuance to different farm departments.
• Ensure proper documentation of stock transfers.
• Investigate shortages, excesses and unexplained variances.
• Monitor expiry dates and damaged inventory.

Policies, Records and Reporting:

• Help develop, review and update internal control policies and standard operating procedures.
• Review payroll, attendance, tax and pension remittances to confirm accuracy and approval.
• Maintain proper records of audits, inspections, findings and corrective actions.
• Prepare regular internal control reports for the Financial Controller and management.
• Train and guide staff on control procedures, documentation and accountability.

Requirements and Qualifications

• HND or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Auditing, Business Administration, Finance or a related discipline.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in internal control, internal audit, accounting or a related role.
• Good knowledge of internal control systems, audit procedures, procurement processes, and stock control.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other office applications; experience with accounting software is an added advantage.
• Strong analytical, investigative and problem-solving skills.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality and attention to detail.
• Strong communication, report-writing and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple sites.
• Membership of or progress towards ICAN, ANAN or a similar professional body is an added advantage.
• Experience in an agricultural, poultry or agro-processing environment is an added advantage.