Internal Control Officer

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 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 Qualifications

BSc/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.

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

Apply via :

vacancies@afshltd.com