Internal Controller at AMO Farm Sieberer Hatchery Limited

Job Purpose

• Develop and maintain an effective system of internal controls that complies with relevant laws, regulations, and policies, and provides reasonable assurance of the effectiveness and efficiency of operations.
• Ensure that all control-related issues are identified, tracked, and resolved in a timely manner and that remediation plans are implemented and monitored to ensure their effectiveness
• Ensure that all internal control processes, policies, and procedures are up to date and in compliance with relevant law.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Review and communication of approved exceeded credit limit and recoverable status
• Review and communication of confirmed payable status
• Review of strict adherence to budget approvals by management
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of the financial record
• Implementation of internal control processes, regulations and procedures
• Promotion of operational efficiency and ensure adherence to processes and procedure
• Carrying out spot checks on cash and other activities in the branches under coverage
• Review and investigate detected errors, and fraud in the system and report to HIC
• Participate and review stock count exercise and report variance to the HIC
• Work collaboratively with other departments to identify control gaps and improve processes and procedures, and to ensure that internal controls are embedded into all business operations
• Conduct special investigations into potential violations of internal control policies, regulations, or laws and recommend corrective actions to management
• Ensure compliance with internal control requirements of external regulatory bodies
• Monitor and analyse the effectiveness of internal controls, identify deficiencies, and recommend improvements to management.

Educational Qualifications

• B.Sc / HND in Accounting

Professional Certification:

• Chartered accountant (ACA or ACCA)

Required Years of Experience

• At least 5 years of experience in internal audit, internal control, or related field.

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and assess control gaps and develop effective mitigation strategies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with other departments and stakeholders.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• People and time management
• Report writing and presentation
• Protection of Confidential Information
• Excellent relationship management skills.

Expected Behavioral Competencies:

• Resourcefulness
• Dependability
• Passion
• Integrity
• Promptness
• Accountability
• Image/brand representation of the company.