Internal Control Officer

About the Role

We are seeking an Internal Control Officer to evaluate, monitor, and improve internal control systems across finance, operations, production, warehouse, and sales functions. This 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

• Number of control gaps identified and remediated