Head of Internal Control / Audit
Location: Onitsha, Anambra
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
- The Head of Internal Control is responsible for designing, implementing, and monitoring internal control systems to safeguard company assets, ensure compliance with policies and regulations, and improve operational efficiency.
- The role requires strong oversight of financial and operational processes, particularly within a manufacturing environment, to mitigate risks and prevent fraud, waste, and inefficiencies.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and continuously improve internal control frameworks, policies, and procedures across all departments.
- Conduct periodic audits (financial, operational, and compliance) to ensure adherence to company policies and regulatory requirements.
- Evaluate manufacturing processes to identify risks, inefficiencies, and control gaps.
- Monitor inventory management, production processes, procurement activities, and warehouse operations to prevent losses and discrepancies.
- Ensure proper documentation and authorization of transactions across all business units.
- Lead investigations into suspected fraud, misconduct, or internal control breaches and recommend corrective actions.
- Provide detailed audit reports with actionable recommendations to management.
- Collaborate with department heads to ensure implementation of corrective actions and process improvements.
- Review and validate financial records, cost controls, and expense management systems.
- Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, company policies, and industry best practices.
- Supervise and mentor internal control/audit team members.
- Establish risk management strategies and maintain a risk register for the organization.
- Support external auditors during statutory audits and regulatory inspections.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Reduction in operational losses and control breaches
- Effectiveness of internal control systems
- Timely completion of audit assignments
- Implementation rate of audit recommendations
- Compliance level across departments
- Accuracy of inventory and financial records
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
- 5–10 years’ experience in Internal Control, Audit, or Risk Management, preferably within a manufacturing company.
- Professional certification such as ACA, ACCA, CIA, CISA, or ICAN is an added advantage.
- Strong knowledge of internal control frameworks, audit procedures, and risk management practices.
- Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, inventory control, and cost management.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and accounting/audit software.
Skills & Competencies:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- High level of integrity and attention to detail
- Excellent leadership and team management abilities
- Strong communication and report-writing skills
- Ability to work independently and enforce compliance
- Critical thinking and decision-making capability
- Strong understanding of fraud detection and prevention techniques
Personal Attributes:
- Ethical and highly trustworthy
- Assertive with strong enforcement capability
- Detail-oriented and result-driven
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Proactive and highly observant
Working Conditions:
- Primarily office-based with frequent visits to factory floors, warehouses, and operational units
- May require extended hours during audits or investigations.
Application Closing Date
11th April, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV/Resume to: reliablesteelplasticrecruit@gmail.com using “Application for Head of Internal control / Audit.” as the subject of the mail.