Internal Control Officer at ESOSA Food System

Job Summary

• Conducting regular internal audits and reviews to ensure compliance of individual employees and departments with company policy and regulations and to detect and eliminate fraud from the system.
• Reviewing processes and records to ensure that accountants are operating in line with generally accepted accounting principles, laws and company standards.

Job Description

• Conducting regular control checks on cash, inventory, expenses, dispatch and production reports.
• Reporting any discrepancies identified to the Internal Auditor.
• Conducting risk assessment of all departments.
• Reporting risk management issues and internal control deficiencies identified directly to the Manager and the Management and providing recommendations for improving the organization's operations.
• Evaluating and ensuring compliance with the existing company policies and procedures, identifying and proposing modifications as needed.
• Identifying areas of strength and weakness and engaging in continuous education and staff development.
• Reviewing the responses to internal and external audit management letters and queries to ensure that recommendations are implemented and to ensure that all action items are resolved.
• Evaluating information security and associated risk exposures.
• Evaluating regulatory compliance programs.
• Evaluating the organization's readiness in case of business interruption.
• Providing support to the company's anti-fraud programs.
• Preparation of centre monthly audit reports.
• All other duties as reasonably requested by the Internal Auditor or Management.

Requirements

• B.Sc. in Accounting, Auditing or a related discipline.
• Sound understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles and practices.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Sound in financial reporting and financial management.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Skills:

• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Excellent research and numerical skills.
• Excellent documentation and critical thinking skills.
• Proficient Microsoft Word and Excel skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Excellent report writing skills.
• Excellent analysis and data reporting skills.

Remuneration and Benefits

• Monthly Salary: N60,000 - N75,000
• Quarterly bonus package
• Allowances
• Other benefits