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• Position: Internal Control Manager



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , Professional Certificate



• Experience 5 - 8 years



• Location Ondo




• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  
  

The Internal Control Manager is responsible for strengthening Matna Foods’ internal control environment across all business units — Production, Procurement, Warehouse & Inventory, Sales & Distribution, Finance, HR/Admin, and Quality Assurance. The role ensures strict adherence to documented SOPs, regulatory compliance (NAFDAC, SON, HACCP, etc.), operational discipline, and risk mitigation in line with the company’s strategic objectives.

• Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of Matna Foods’ internal control framework.


• Ensure all departments operate in alignment with approved SOPs, policies, and regulatory requirements.


• Conduct periodic risk assessments to identify control gaps and emerging risks across operations.


• Perform routine and ad‑hoc reviews of production processes, raw material usage, yield variances, and waste management.


• Monitor procurement activities for compliance with vendor selection, pricing, and approval protocols.


• Oversee warehouse and inventory controls, including stock counts, movement tracking, and reconciliation.


• Review sales and distribution processes to ensure accuracy of orders, dispatch, returns, and cash collections.


• Ensure company-wide compliance with NAFDAC, SON, HACCP, and other food industry regulations.


• Monitor adherence to internal quality and food safety standards.


• Support regulatory inspections and ensure timely closure of compliance gaps.


• Review financial transactions for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with internal policies.


• Monitor cash handling, bank reconciliations, expense retirements, and approval workflows.


• Validate the integrity of financial data feeding into management reports.


• Lead investigations into control breaches, operational lapses, and suspected fraud.


• Recommend corrective actions and track implementation to closure.


• Escalate significant risks or incidents directly to the MD/CEO.


• Prepare and present internal control reports, dashboards, and risk updates to the MD/CEO and Executive Management.


• Collaborate with process owners to strengthen controls and improve operational efficiency.


• Coordinate with external auditors and regulatory bodies when required.


• Drive internal control awareness across all departments.


• Train staff on SOP compliance, risk awareness, and ethical conduct.


• Promote a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.


• Professional certifications such as ACA, ACCA, CIA, or CISA (strong advantage).


• 5–8 years experience in internal control, audit, or risk management, preferably in FMCG or manufacturing.


• Strong understanding of SOP-driven environments and food industry compliance requirements.


• Experience working with ERP systems (SAP, Odoo, Sage, Navision, etc.) is an advantage.


• Excellent analytical, investigative, and report-writing skills.


• High integrity, sound judgment, and strong leadership capability.

Key Competencies

• Risk management


• Process discipline


• Regulatory compliance


• Analytical thinking


• Stakeholder management


• Ethical leadership


• Operational understanding of manufacturing environments