Internal Control Officer at AMO Farm Sieberer Hatchery Limited - Oyo, Imo, & Lagos

Amo Farm Sieberer Hatchery Limited has a Vision to be the market leader in the Day Old Chicks market; through exceptional quality products and services that will guarantee profitable poultry farming. The Company produces high-quality Day-Old Chicks and Point of Cage Pullets. Over the years, we have remained focused on our main objective to produce high quality chicks, in a highly hygienic environment leveraging innovative solutions grounded in Research and Development.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Internal Control Officer

Locations: Ogbomosho, Oyo; Owerri, Imo; Awe, Akinyele, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Purpose

• Develop and implement internal control policies and procedures in accordance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Monitor and investigate suspicious activities or transactions to prevent fraud, embezzlement, or other financial crimes.
• Collaborate with management to develop and implement corrective actions to address identified control deficiencies or non-compliance issues.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Ensure correctness and accuracy of every record of the company through daily call-over reports
• Ensure that all credit sales are duly approved
• Ensure a well-controlled payable portfolio
• Early detection/correction of shortage/suppression
• Ensure strict adherence to budget as approved by management for the company
• Ensure that I.O.U collected are duly approved and retired within 48hrs/completion of the assignment
• Ensure strict compliance with company processes, procedures and regulations
• Ensure the safeguarding of the various assets of the company e,g consumables, stock, fixed assets etc.
• Monitoring of diesel intake from vendors and internal dispensing to ensure accuracy and prevent conversion, pilferage, theft or fraud
• Ensure adherence to the HSE regulations
• Prevention and detection of fraud, forgeries and operational errors
• Prepare and submit regular reports to ICM/HIC and other RELEVANT stakeholders on the status of internal control activities, including any issues or concerns that require attention.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or a related field.
• 2-3 years of experience in Internal Control or Audit.
• ICAN certification will be an added advantage

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities to completion with tight timelines
• Business planning and analysis
• Strong communication (verbal and written) skills
• People and time management
• Report writing and presentation
• Protection of Confidential Information
• MS Office Tools and Calendar Management
• Good negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of poultry business operations and experience with process improvement
• Excellent relationship management skills
• Problem-solving ability
• Lateral thinking skills

Expected Behavioral Competencies:

• Resourcefulness in handling challenges.
• Dependability in fulfilling responsibilities.
• Passion for maintaining high standards of control and compliance.
• Integrity in all dealings.
• Promptness in addressing issues.
• Accountability for actions and decisions.
• Representing the company's image and brand positively.

Application Closing Date
12th June, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated Resume / CV to: vacancies@afshltd.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.