Internal Audit Manager at a Leading Integrated Agribusiness Company - Hire Haven

Hire Haven - Our client is a leading integrated agribusiness operating a US$40 million feed mill and poultry enterprise in Ngor Okpalla, Imo State. Our operations include a 10-metric-tonne-per-hour automated feed mill and a modern poultry facility with a total capacity of approximately 880,000 birds, producing an estimated 178 million eggs annually. We are committed to operational excellence, product quality, innovation, and sustainable growth across the poultry value chain.

They are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Internal Audit Manager

Location: Ngor Okpalla, Imo
Employment Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a risk-based internal audit strategy and annual audit plan.
• Lead operational, financial, compliance, and internal control audits across feed mill operations, poultry production, procurement, inventory, finance, payroll, sales, and technology.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of governance, enterprise risk management, and internal control systems.
• Conduct audits of inventory, warehouse operations, procurement, production, payroll, fixed assets, and cash management processes.
• Lead fraud risk assessments and support investigations into suspected irregularities.
• Present audit findings, risk assessments, and recommendations to Executive Management and the Board Audit & Risk Committee.
• Monitor the implementation of agreed audit actions and promote a culture of accountability, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Lead, coach, and develop the Internal Audit team while maintaining the independence and integrity of the audit function.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• ACA, ACCA, CPA, or an equivalent professional accounting qualification is strongly preferred.
• CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) is highly desirable. Additional certifications such as CISA, CFE, or CRMA will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 8 years' experience in Internal Audit, Internal Controls, Risk Management, Compliance, or Assurance within a manufacturing, agribusiness, poultry, feed mill, or similar operational environment.
• At least 3 years' experience leading audit engagements or managing an Internal Audit function.
• Strong understanding of risk-based auditing, fraud risk management, corporate governance, and internal control frameworks.
• Demonstrated experience auditing inventory-intensive operations, procurement, production, warehouse management, payroll, and ERP systems.
• Strong analytical, investigative, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience using ERP systems and audit analytics tools such as Excel, SQL, Power BI, ACL, or IDEA is an advantage.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to build and lead the Internal Audit function within one of Nigeria's growing integrated agribusinesses.
• Executive-level role with direct exposure to senior leadership and the Board.
• Competitive remuneration and career growth opportunities.
• Opportunity to contribute to operational excellence, governance, and sustainable business growth.

Application Closing Date
12th August, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• This role is based in Ngor Okpalla, Imo State. Applicants should indicate their current location and whether they are willing to relocate if successful.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.