Job Description

The Internal Control Manager is responsible for strengthening Matna Foods’ internal control environment across all business units — Production, Procurement, Warehouse & Inventory, Sales & Distribution, Finance, HR/Admin, and Quality Assurance. The role ensures strict adherence to documented SOPs, regulatory compliance (NAFDAC, SON, HACCP, etc.), operational discipline, and risk mitigation in line with the company’s strategic objectives.

• 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.

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.

Key Competencies:

• Risk management
• Process discipline
• Regulatory compliance
• Analytical thinking
• Stakeholder management
• Ethical leadership
• Operational understanding of manufacturing environments