Senior Internal Control Officer

About this role

The role is for a Senior Internal Control Officer in a manufacturing company based in Anambra, focusing on strengthening and monitoring internal controls across production and related departments. It targets candidates with strong analytical skills, experience in internal control, internal audit, risk management or similar functions, preferably with manufacturing or plastic industry exposure. The employer, Reliable Steel and Plastic Industries Limited (recruiting under the Reliable Plastic remit), produces plastic household products, food flasks, and coolers, and aims to safeguard assets and promote accountability within its operations. The position is full-time and involves developing control systems, conducting reviews and audits, and reporting findings with corrective recommendations. The closing date for applications is 20 December, 2026.

What you would do

• Develop, implement and monitor internal control systems across production, stores, warehouse, procurement, sales and other operational departments.
• Conduct routine internal control reviews, operational audits and compliance checks.
• Monitor inventory metrics including raw materials, production output, scrap and finished goods to identify variances.
• Reconcile physical inventory with stock records and related documents.
• Identify control weaknesses and propose corrective measures.
• Investigate stock discrepancies, wastage and unauthorized transactions.
• Review production, inventory, procurement and sales records for accuracy and compliance.
• Ensure adherence to policies, procedures and approval limits.
• Prepare evidence-based internal control reports with recommendations.
• Follow up on audit findings to verify corrective actions.

What they are asking for

• BSc or HND in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration or similar.
• Minimum 5 years in internal control, internal audit, risk management or related fields.
• Manufacturing experience preferred, especially in plastic manufacturing.
• Knowledge of inventory control, stock reconciliation, production monitoring and loss prevention.
• Ability to identify weaknesses, investigate discrepancies and recommend actions.
• Strong analytical, numerical, investigative and report-writing skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis for management reports.
• High integrity, professional judgment, attention to detail and ability to work independently across departments.
• Professional certifications such as ICAN, ACCA, CIA or CISA are advantageous.

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