Internal Control Manager
Job Summary
- Lead the design implementation and continuous improvement of Matna Foods internal control framework.
- Ensure all departments operate in alignment with approved SOPs policies and regulatory requirements.
- Conduct periodic risk assessments to identify control gaps and emerging risks across operations.
- Perform routine and adhoc reviews of production processes raw material usage yield variances and waste management.
- Monitor procurement activities for compliance with vendor selection pricing and approval protocols.
- Oversee warehouse and inventory controls including stock counts movement tracking and reconciliation.
- Review sales and distribution processes to ensure accuracy of orders dispatch returns and cash collections.
- Ensure company-wide compliance with NAFDAC SON HACCP and other food industry regulations.
- Monitor adherence to internal quality and food safety standards.
- Support regulatory inspections and ensure timely closure of compliance gaps.
- Review financial transactions for accuracy completeness and compliance with internal policies.
- Monitor cash handling bank reconciliations expense retirements and approval workflows.
- Validate the integrity of financial data feeding into management reports.
- Lead investigations into control breaches operational lapses and suspected fraud.
- Recommend corrective actions and track implementation to closure.
- Escalate significant risks or incidents directly to the MD/CEO.
- Prepare and present internal control reports dashboards and risk updates to the MD/CEO and Executive Management.
- Collaborate with process owners to strengthen controls and improve operational efficiency.
- Coordinate with external auditors and regulatory bodies when required.
- Drive internal control awareness across all departments.
- Train staff on SOP compliance risk awareness and ethical conduct.
- Promote a culture of accountability transparency and continuous improvement.
Qualifications :
- Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Business Administration or related field.
- Professional certifications such as ACA ACCA CIA or CISA (strong advantage).
- 58 years experience in internal control audit or risk management preferably in FMCG or manufacturing.
- Strong understanding of SOP-driven environments and food industry compliance requirements.
- Experience working with ERP systems (SAP Odoo Sage Navision etc.) is an advantage.
- Excellent analytical investigative and report-writing skills.
- High integrity sound judgment and strong leadership capability.
Key Competencies
- Risk management
- Process discipline
- Regulatory compliance
- Analytical thinking
- Stakeholder management
- Ethical leadership
- Operational understanding of manufacturing environments
Additional Information :
- Competitive Compensation.
- 5-day workweek.
- Competitive Health Insurance (Employee Spouse 4 children).
- Wellness Programs
- Employee Training Programs
- Growth and Development
- Mentoring and Counseling
Office base: Ondo State
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
About Company
Agbeyewa Farms is a leading cassava cultivation company dedicated to sustainable and profitable agricultural practices in Nigeria. We are committed to empowering local communities, improving food security, and contributing to the growth of the Nigerian agricultural sector.The Operati ... View more