Internal Control/Audit Officer at Reliable Steel & Plastic Ind. Ltd.

Location: Elele, River State

Job Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Internal Auditor / Internal Control Officer with a strong background in the farming or agriculture sector. The ideal candidate will be responsible for evaluating and improving the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes, with a focus on agricultural operations, supply chain management, input-output control, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and monitor internal control systems to ensure operational effectiveness and regulatory compliance, especially across farming activities.
• Conduct regular audits of farm operations, procurement, inventory, and sales processes to detect inefficiencies, fraud, or regulatory breaches.
• Review agricultural production records, input usage (fertilizers, seeds, pesticides), harvest yields, and storage/logistics to assess accuracy and performance.
• Evaluate compliance with internal policies, industry standards, and relevant agricultural laws or certifications (e.g. GAP, HACCP, sustainability requirements).
• Prepare detailed audit reports and provide actionable recommendations to improve financial controls, resource use, and risk mitigation.
• Monitor the implementation of corrective action plans and follow up to ensure compliance.
• Assist management in the development and refinement of internal policies and SOPs related to agricultural operations and farm finance.
• Collaborate with field teams, agronomists, and supply chain managers to assess operational risks and control effectiveness.
• Conduct risk assessments for new projects, expansions, or third-party partnerships in the agriculture value chain.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor\'s degree in Accounting, Finance, Agribusiness, or related field.
• Professional certification preferred (e.g., CIA, CPA, CISA).
• 2–3 years of internal audit or internal control experience, preferably within the farming or agribusiness sector.
• Strong understanding of agricultural production cycles, farm accounting, and sector-specific risks (climate, pests, yield variability, etc.).
• Knowledge of ERP systems and agricultural management software is a plus.
• Strong analytical, communication, and reporting skills.
• Ability to work independently and conduct field audits in rural/agricultural settings.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience auditing agricultural cooperatives, out-grower schemes, or contract farming arrangements.
• Familiarity with commodity trading, agricultural subsidies, or donor-funded agri-projects.
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills.