Internal Control Officer at Elizabeth Maddeux

Job Description

• The Internal Control Officer will be responsible for evaluating, monitoring, and improving internal control systems across finance, operations, production, warehouse, and sales functions. The role ensures compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and best practices, while minimizing risk, fraud, and operational inefficiencies.

Key Responsibilities
Internal Controls & Risk Management

• Review and assess the effectiveness of internal control systems across departments.
• Identify control gaps, process weaknesses, and potential risk exposures.
• Develop and implement control procedures to mitigate financial and operational risks.
• Conduct periodic risk assessments and recommend preventive and detective controls.

Audit & Compliance:

• Carry out routine internal control checks and operational audits.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, SOPs, and regulatory requirements.
• Support internal and external audits and track closure of audit findings.
• Investigate suspected fraud, losses, or policy breaches and prepare reports.

Process Review & Improvement:

• Review business processes across production, warehouse, procurement, and sales.
• Recommend improvements to enhance efficiency, accountability, and transparency.
• Support implementation of approved control improvements and SOP updates.

Monitoring & Reporting:

• Monitor compliance with approved controls and procedures on an ongoing basis.
• Prepare internal control reports highlighting findings, risks, and recommendations.
• Track management action plans and follow up on implementation.

Advisory & Training Support:

• Provide advisory support to management on control-related matters.
• Sensitize staff on internal control procedures and compliance requirements.
• Promote a culture of compliance and ethical conduct across the organization.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Number of control gaps identified and resolved.
• Reduction in process deviations and non-compliance incidents.
• Timeliness of internal control reviews and reports.
• Audit findings closure rate (%).
• Fraud and loss prevention effectiveness.
• Compliance level with SOPs and policies.
• Implementation rate of recommended control improvements.
• Management satisfaction with control insight.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional qualification (ICAN) is an advantage.
• 3 – 5 years experience in internal control, internal audit, or risk management, preferably in
• FMCG or manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of internal controls, audit principles, and risk management.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong analytical and investigative skills.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Good report-writing and documentation skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement ability.
• Knowledge of ERP systems and process controls.
• Ability to work independently and objectively.

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary: N200,000 - N250,000 / month.
• Training and professional development opportunities.
• Career growth in a performance-driven FMCG Company.
• Supportive team culture and enabling environment.