Internal Control Lead at I-Sense Ville Consult

Industry: Retail (Pharmaceutical)

Reports To: Chief Operating Officer

Key Responsibilities

Internal Controls & Risk Management

• Design, implement, and continuously refine internal control procedures across outlets and departments.
• Conduct periodic audits to assess operational compliance and mitigate risks.
• Monitor adherence to internal policies and external regulatory standards.
• Investigate stock discrepancies, financial irregularities, and reported breaches; recommend and track corrective actions.

Procurement Controls

• Implement procurement guidelines and review purchase activities to ensure compliance and value for money.
• Oversee controls in vendor selection, contract review, and price verification processes.
• Monitor procurement documentation to ensure completeness, accuracy, and segregation of duties.

Vendor Management

• Track vendor performance against key service expectations and contract obligations.
• Collaborate with procurement and operations teams to strengthen vendor relationships and performance.

Operational & Inventory Oversight

• Conduct regular inventory reconciliations across all outlets.
• Ensure implementation and compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) at outlet level.
• Recommend improvements to inventory control systems to reduce wastage, theft and losses from expired products.

Reporting & Stakeholder Engagement

• Prepare periodic internal control reports summarizing findings, risks, and mitigation plans.
• Present audit and control reports to senior management and support follow-up actions.
• Facilitate staff training on risk awareness, internal controls, fraud prevention, and policy compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related fields.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in internal control, audit, compliance, or risk within retail, healthcare.
• Good knowledge of procurement, inventory, and vendor management systems.
• Strong analytical skills with keen attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and reporting skills.
• High ethical standards and an investigative mindset.