Internal Control Lead

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Internal Control Lead

Location: Ogere, Ogun
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Prepare comprehensive audit and risk assessment reports highlighting findings, root causes, risk exposure, and actionable recommendations, and present reports to Executive Management and the Audit Committee.
• Develop, implement, and execute the annual risk-based internal audit plan, ensuring comprehensive coverage of financial, operational, compliance, and investigative audits across all business units, including farms, feed mills, hatcheries, warehouses, production facilities, branch offices, and corporate functions.
• Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls by identifying control deficiencies, process gaps, operational inefficiencies, and areas of non-compliance, while recommending practical, value-adding solutions to strengthen business processes and mitigate risks.
• Conduct enterprise-wide risk assessments to identify strategic, operational, financial, regulatory, and reputational risks, maintain the corporate risk register, develop risk mitigation strategies, and support business continuity and crisis management initiatives.
• Partner with business leaders and process owners to strengthen governance, improve operational efficiency, enhance risk awareness, and foster a culture of compliance, accountability, and continuous improvement across the agricultural and poultry value chain.
• Design, implement, monitor, and continuously improve the organization's internal control framework to safeguard assets, strengthen governance, enhance operational efficiency, and ensure compliance with company policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and regulatory requirements.
• Lead routine and surprise audits, investigations, and control reviews to detect irregularities, prevent fraud, safeguard company assets, and promote accountability across the organization.
• Monitor and follow up on the implementation of audit recommendations and corrective action plans, ensuring timely resolution of identified issues and continuous improvement of internal controls and operational performance.
• Review and assess key business controls, including segregation of duties, approval limits, authorization matrices, and delegated authorities, ensuring robust governance across critical operational and financial processes.