Internal Control Manager

Job Overview:
MATNA FOODS LIMITED is a leading agro-allied food processing company focused on the production of high-quality, food-grade cassava starch for both local and international markets. The Internal Control Manager is responsible for strengthening Matna Foods’ internal control environment across all business units.

Duties and Responsibilities:
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.

Required 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.

Educational Background:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

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

Additional Notes:
Strong understanding of SOP-driven environments and food industry compliance requirements. Excellent analytical, investigative, and report-writing skills.