Internal Control Officer - Plastic Manufacturing Industry

Job title : Internal Control Officer - Plastic Manufacturing Industry

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reliable Steel and Plastic Industry Limited is seeking a highly experienced, analytical, and detail-oriented Internal Control Officer to strengthen our internal control, audit, compliance, and risk management functions.

The ideal candidate must have a minimum of 4 years of practical experience in Internal Control, Internal Auditing, or a closely related field. Experience working within a plastic manufacturing or other manufacturing environment will be an added advantage.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring that company processes, transactions, assets, inventory, and operations are properly controlled, documented, and compliant with established policies and procedures.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct regular internal control reviews, operational audits, and compliance checks across various departments.
• Review company processes and identify control weaknesses, operational gaps, risks, and areas of potential loss.
• Monitor compliance with approved company policies, procedures, SOPs, and internal controls.
• Conduct audits and control reviews of warehouse, stores, production, assembly, supply chain, procurement, sales, and other operational departments.
• Review inventory movement, stock records, material usage, transfers, receipts, issues, and reconciliations.
• Monitor production processes and identify unusual variances, wastage, leakages, or control deficiencies.
• Verify transactions, supporting documents, approvals, and records to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Identify and report suspected irregularities, unauthorized activities, process violations, and potential fraud risks.
• Follow up on previous audit/internal control findings and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Prepare clear and detailed Internal Control/Audit Reports for management review.
• Recommend practical measures to strengthen internal controls, reduce operational risks, and improve efficiency.
• Conduct surprise checks and periodic physical verification of assets, inventory, materials, and operational activities where required.
• Work closely with management and relevant departmental heads to resolve identified control weaknesses.
• Maintain proper documentation of audit findings, evidence, recommendations, and management responses.
• Support the development and continuous improvement of internal control policies, procedures, and monitoring systems.
• Perform other internal control and audit-related duties assigned by management.

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

• B.Sc./HND in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Internal Audit, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 4 years’ relevant experience in Internal Control, Internal Auditing, Risk Management, or Compliance.
• Experience in a plastic manufacturing company will be an added advantage.
• Strong knowledge of internal control principles, auditing procedures, risk assessment, and compliance monitoring.
• Practical understanding of inventory, warehouse, procurement, production, and operational controls.
• Strong analytical and investigative skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to identify control weaknesses, investigate discrepancies, and recommend effective corrective actions.
• Excellent report-writing and documentation skills.
• Good knowledge of accounting principles and financial/operational records.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other relevant office applications.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining professional objectivity and confidentiality.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• High level of integrity, accountability, professionalism, and ethical conduct.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet reporting deadlines.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Internal Control professional who can go beyond routine checks and actively identify risks, investigate discrepancies, strengthen controls, and help management protect company assets and improve operational efficiency.

Candidates with hands-on experience in manufacturing, production, inventory control, warehouse auditing, operational auditing, or supply-chain controls are particularly encouraged to apply.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Opportunity to work in a growing manufacturing organization.
• Professional exposure across multiple business functions.
• Opportunity to contribute directly to improved operational controls and business efficiency.
• Competitive remuneration based on experience and competence.

Only candidates who meet the required experience and qualifications will be shortlisted.