INTERNAL CONTROL MANAGER AT AGBEYEWA FARMS | INTERNAL CONTROL JOBS IN ONDO

About Company:

Agbeyewa Farms - Our client 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. Nigeria’s pioneer producer of international-standard, multi-use cassava starch, Matna operates a modern processing facility near Akure, Ondo State, strategically located within a major cassava-producing belt.

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.
• This position reports directly to the MD/CEO, reflecting its strategic importance in safeguarding assets, ensuring process integrity, and supporting sustainable growth.
• At Matna, we are committed to building a high-performance culture that attracts, develops, and empowers talented professionals who share our passion for excellence, collaboration, and innovation—creating an environment where ideas thrive and standards are continually raised

Key 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.

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