Inernal Control Manager at an Integrated Agricultural Company

Job Summary

Palladium Farm Limited seeks a highly experienced, analytical, and results-oriented Internal Control Manager to lead the Company's internal control, risk management, compliance, and governance functions. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining an effective internal control framework that safeguards company assets, ensures reliable financial reporting, promotes operational efficiency, minimizes risks, and supports regulatory compliance. The role requires strong leadership, exceptional presentation skills, and the ability to provide strategic insights to Executive Management and the Board.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve the Company's internal control framework.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate financial, operational, compliance, and strategic risks.
• Conduct periodic reviews of internal controls and recommend improvements.
• Develop and execute risk-based audit and control review plans.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, accounting standards, and company policies.
• Review and strengthen accounting and financial control processes.
• Monitor budgetary controls, inventory controls, procurement processes, and asset management systems.
• Evaluate farm operations and identify inefficiencies, leakages, and control weaknesses.
• Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual internal control reports to Management and the Board.
• Lead and mentor members of the Internal Control team.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree (B.Sc.) in Accounting from a recognized institution.
• ACA or ACCA certification is mandatory.
• Minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience in Internal Control, Internal Audit, Risk Management and Compliance
• Experience in Agriculture, Manufacturing, FMCG, or related sectors is an added advantage.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, auditing standards, internal controls, risk management, and corporate governance.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables, Lookup Functions, Data Analysis, Financial Modelling, and Dashboard Reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word for professional report writing and policy documentation.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint for executive and Board-level presentations.
• Exceptional presentation skills with the confidence and ability to present to Executive Management and Board members.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong report-writing, analytical, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
• High integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Reduction in control deficiencies and operational losses.
• Timely completion of audit and control reviews.
• Percentage implementation of audit recommendations.
• Compliance with regulatory and company requirements.
• Reduction in fraud incidents and control breaches.
• Quality and timeliness of management and Board reports.
• Effectiveness of risk mitigation strategies