Internal Control Officer - Plastic Manufacturing Industry

About this role

Anambra based role for an experienced Internal Control Officer in a manufacturing company (plastic industry). The role focuses on strengthening internal control, audit, compliance, and risk management processes, ensuring controls over processes, transactions, assets, and inventory. The ideal candidate has at least four years in internal control, internal auditing or a related field, with manufacturing experience considered an advantage. The job involves conducting internal control reviews, audits, monitoring compliance with policies, and reporting findings to management, while supporting policy development and control improvements.

What you would do

• Perform internal control reviews, operational audits, and compliance checks across departments.
• Identify control weaknesses, operational gaps, risks, and potential losses in processes.
• Monitor adherence to policies, SOPs, and internal controls.
• Audit warehouse, stores, production, assembly, supply chain, procurement, and sales activities.
• Review inventory movements, stock records, material usage, transfers, receipts, issues, and reconciliations.
• Inspect production processes for variances, wastage, leakage, or control deficiencies.
• Verify transactions and supporting documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Identify and report irregularities, unauthorized activities, and potential fraud risks.
• Follow up on prior audit findings and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Prepare audit reports for management and suggest improvements to controls and efficiency.

What they are asking for

• BSc or HND in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Internal Audit or related discipline.
• At least 4 years of relevant experience in internal control, internal auditing, risk management or compliance.
• Experience in a plastic manufacturing environment is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of internal control principles, auditing, risk assessment and compliance monitoring.
• Understanding of inventory, warehouse, procurement, production and operational controls.
• Analytical, investigative skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent report writing and documentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and office software.
• Ability to work independently with integrity and confidentiality; good communication and teamwork.

Listing details are summarised from the source. Always confirm the role and the employer on the original posting before applying, and never pay to apply for a job.