Internal Controller / Audit Officer at Elizabeth Maddeux

Job Overview

• We are seeking a meticulous and objective Internal Auditor to monitor and evaluate internal controls, ensure accuracy in financial processes, and enforce compliance with operational standards.
• The Internal Control Officer will serve as a watchdog for business integrity, process effectiveness, and risk mitigation.

Key Responsibilities
Operational Audits:

• Conduct internal audits on procurement, production, sales, inventory, payroll, and cash handling.
• Evaluate efficiency of operations and identify opportunities for cost savings.

Financial Controls & Risk Analysis:

• Verify accuracy of financial statements and general ledger entries.
• Conduct risk assessments and fraud investigations.
• Ensure segregation of duties and implement internal checks.

Inventory & Production Audits

• Conduct routine spot-checks on inventory levels (raw, WIP, finished goods).
• Match inventory records with sales and production logs.
• Monitor bakery yield metrics and ingredient usage.

Process & Policy Audits:

• Review SOPs across all departments and identify compliance gaps.
• Recommend improvements to enhance control and efficiency.
• Conduct training and sensitization sessions for factory staff.

Regulatory & Tax Compliance Review;

• Validate statutory filings and tax payments.
• Check compliance with local labor laws, food safety regulations, and corporate governance codes.

Reporting:

• Submit timely, objective, and actionable audit reports with clear risk indicators.
• Track and follow up on audit recommendations to ensure full implementation.

Process Development:

• Establish audit documentation standards and reporting templates.
• Build risk management frameworks and internal control matrices.

Requirements

• B.Sc / HND in Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• 3-5 years of audit or internal control experience, preferably in FMCG/production.
• Professional qualification (ICAN, ACCA, CIA) is highly desirable.
• Strong attention to details.
• Sound knowledge of audit principles, internal controls, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong ethics, confidentiality, and analytical skills.