Internal Control Officer at natnudO Foods

natnudO has been revolutionizing the poultry industry for over 10 years. We are committed to meeting and exceeding the Nigerian market’s demand for high-quality animal protein. We provide a full range of high-quality, tasty animal protein products to satisfy our growing market. Our products offer great value for money while strictly following global best practices for food processing.

We maintain a high level of organizational excellence in all aspects of our business, from production to distribution, until the products get to our esteemed consumers. Every product is carefully processed and packaged according to the highest global health standards. All our products are NAFDAC and SON certified. natnudO Foods is growing to provide a diverse range of protein products for all our customers.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Internal Control Officer

Location: Benin, Edo
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.

Education Qualification

• B.Sc / HND in Accounting

Professional Certification:

• ICAN ATS Certification

Required Years of Experience:

• Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience in internal control, auditing, compliance, risk management, or accounting at officer level

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
15th September, 2024.