Reliable Plastic was incorporated on April 28th, 1998. We have been committed to providing the best quality products to our customers since its inception. Apart from the outstanding service that is provided, consumers are sure to be completely satisfied with the end product. Reliable Plastic promises to use only quality material for your product. Everything is done in-house with the company and therefore is your one-stop shop for product manufacturing.
The difference is our service! We stand behind our products and provide the best, most comprehensive ongoing customer service. We take the time to learn about your needs and work with you to provide the best fastening solutions for your specific application and welcome orders requiring our custom fabrication services.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Position: Head of Internal Control / Audit
Job 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 ofexperience 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.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV/Resume to: [email protected] using “Application for Head of Internal control / Audit.” as the subject of the mail.
