Internal Controller at AMO Farm Sieberer Hatchery Limited (3 Openings)

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 Controller

Locations: Awe - Oyo, Benin - Edo, and Owerri - Imo
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Purpose

• To proactively monitor, enforce, and improve internal control systems across all operations of Amo Farm Sieberer Hatchery Limited
• The role ensures process compliance, identifies control lapses, mitigates operational risks, and promotes efficiency while working closely with operations, finance, production, procurement, sales, and logistics teams.
• This position is separate from Internal Audit and serves as a control gatekeeper within day-to-day operations.

Key Responsibilities
Operational Control Monitoring:

• Conduct regular control checks and walkthroughs on key business processes: production, hatchery, sales, procurement, stores, distribution, and farm operations.
• Monitor adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) across departments and escalate breaches promptly.
• Ensure compliance with physical and system-based controls at critical control points (e.g., vaccine storage, feed distribution, farm gate movements, inventory dispatch).

Inventory & Asset Control:

• Monitor inventory transactions in real-time (inflow, outflow, transfers) and track variances.
• Conduct spot checks and cycle counts of raw materials, vaccines, consumables, biological assets (e.g., broilers, day-old chicks), and finished products.
• Validate the movement, usage, and security of company assets, including vehicles, equipment, and tools.

Transaction Control & Documentation:

• Validate transactional documents at source—e.g., goods receipt notes, transfer waybills, requisitions, production orders.
• Review cash and expense requests for compliance with approval limits and budgets before processing.
• Support finance and operations to ensure completeness and accuracy of transaction records.

Process Improvement & Preventive Control:

• Identify recurring control failures or gaps and recommend preventive action plans.
• Monitor implementation of control initiatives and continuous process improvements.
• Work with department heads to embed control checkpoints within routine workflows.

Compliance Support & Staff Awareness:

• Train operational staff on internal control procedures and the importance of compliance.
• Assist in developing department-specific checklists, control templates, and SOP guidance.
• Act as the "control conscience" during operational planning and execution.

Reporting & Escalation:

• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly internal control reports summarizing findings, trends, and corrective actions.
• Escalate control violations, red flags, or risks to the Head, Internal Control.
• Collaborate with Internal Audit when requested, especially during forensic or high-level investigations.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• % of control checks completed vs. schedule
• Number of identified and closed control gaps
• Frequency of repeat control failures
• Reduction in inventory variance, fraud, or unapproved spending
• Control awareness level across departments
• Timeliness of control reports

Qualifications & Experience

• B.Sc. / HND in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in internal control, compliance, or risk management, ideally in agribusiness, FMCG, or manufacturing.
• Experience with ERP systems or inventory tracking software.
• Understanding of farm or hatchery operations is a strong advantage.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong process thinking and attention to detail
• Familiarity with control frameworks and process documentation
• Excellent observation and reporting skills
• Ability to work independently across sites and departments
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to influence without authority
• Strong ethics, objectivity, and judgment
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other data tools

Behavioural Competencies:

• High integrity and confidentiality
• Discipline and persistence
• Objectivity and professionalism
• Proactive approach to problem-solving
• Assertiveness in enforcing compliance
• Strong sense of responsibility and follow-through.

Application Closing Date
31st August, 2025.

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