Internal Control Officer at Agricare STD Plus Limited

Agricare STD Plus Limited is an agro allied company and sole distributor of standard agro-allied brands known for quality products. We have been in operation since 2006 and have contributed greatly to the success of many livestock farmers and other agro-allied establishments in Nigeria. We serve ourdiverse and unique clients all across Nigeria and beyond. With Agricare STD Plus Limited, business is more than just selling products, no matter the challenge, we focus on delivering practical and enduring results and equipping our customers with relevant information, products, and services that help them grow and thrive.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Internal Control Officer

Location: Oyo
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• Ensuring an effective internal control environment through the development of adequate policies and procedures, debt recovery policies and procedures and ensuring their implementation and monitoring compliance.
• Designing, documenting, implementing, assessing, and monitoring the internal control framework, including policies and risks
• Ensuring that there are adequate controls to prevent errors or misstatements in financial reporting as well as ensure compliance with policies, operational and administrative processes
• Contribute towards establishing credible risk governance, an integrated risk management mindset, and an execution approach that prioritizes action based on business impact.

Job Description

• Perform and control the audit cycle that includes risk management and control management over operation effectiveness, financial reliability and compliance with all applicable regulations.
• Debt recovery functions within and outside Nigeria.
• Determine internal audit scope and develop annual plans.
• Obtain, analyse and evaluate accounting documentation, reports, data, flowcharts, etc.
• Review and approve transactions in line with laid down policies.
• Prepare and present reports that reflect the audit results and document the procedure.
• Act as an objective source of independent advice to ensure validity, legality and goal achievements.
• Identify loopholes and recommend risk aversion measures and cost savings.
• Conduct regular audits to assess the adequacy and effectiveness of the control environment, including: Assessing and appraising the company's operational procedures and compliance with policies and regulations.
• Deliver adequate and timely reporting on the internal control framework and control framework and control deficiencies to ensure appropriate prompt communication, documentation, and reports to the Management teams.
• Implement adequate and timely action plans and monitor progress to address and resolve control deficiencies.
• Work collaboratively with various departments, functions or process owners to implement and monitor remediation effect efforts resulting in internal control assessments, ensuring implementations of corrective measure.
• Conduct special investigations of fraudulent malpractices across the organization.

Other Requirements:

• Proven knowledge of auditing standards and procedures, laws, rules, and regulations.
• Strong knowledge of implementing policies and SOPs.
• Advanced computer skills in MS Office, accounting software –Sage 50.
• Analytical skills to study problems, record and identify solutions.
• Competent interpersonal skills, demonstrating the ability to lead.
• Proven knowledge of risk management and control.

Application Closing Date
30th April, 2026.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications / CV to: recruit@agricareplus.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.