Senior Internal Control & Compliance Officer Job at ReelFruit

ReelFruit, founded in 2012, is the market leader in the healthy snack category, pioneering the introduction of healthy dried fruit as a snack in the Nigerian market. The company was founded on a mission to build a scalable agribusiness to add value to raw materials locally and produce, package and distribute locally made snacks that could sit on any shelf in the world!

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Senior Internal Control & Compliance Officer 

Job Location: Abeokuta, Ogun
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• The Senior Internal Control and Compliance Officer ensures that Reelfruit's production, inventory, and financial processes adhere to established standards and regulations.
• This role involves conducting regular audits, verifying compliance, and contributing to continuously improving processes and controls.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with specified production processes and controls.
• Continuously verify compliance with inventory processes and controls.
• Perform regular checks on production and inventory processes, including stock counts.
• Continuously monitor and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Conduct internal audit fieldwork and execute tasks as assigned by management.
• Participate in special projects and initiatives as assigned by management.
• Monitor and report on the effectiveness of raw material management and control.
• Conduct regular reviews and verifications of revenue accounts and transactions.
• Perform checks and audits on procurement processes and accounts payable.
• Contribute to the improvement and development of processes, policies, and procedures.
• Conduct continuous checks on tax and regulatory compliance to ensure adherence to legal standards.
• Prepare regular reports on internal audits and internal control assessments.
• Provide detailed reports on raw material processes and controls.
• Travel regularly to other regional offices for audit engagements as required.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the manager.

Educational Qualifications, Experience & Requirements

• BSc / HND Degree in Accounting or related fields.
• Minimum of 3 years of practical experience in internal audit, control, and compliance within a manufacturing company.
• Minimum of 2 years of practical experience working with ERP and accounting software such as Odoo, Tally, Sage, NetSuite, SAP, etc.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with ERP and accounting software.
• ACA, ACCA, or CIA certifications are an added advantage but not compulsory.
• Willingness to travel to other states within Nigeria as required.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.