INTERNAL AUDIT OFFICER AT FOOD CONCEPTS PLC | INTERNAL AUDIT JOBS IN NIGERIA

About Company:

Food Concepts commenced operations in 2001. From inception, our aim has been clear-cut and focused: to revolutionize the food sector in West Africa and to deliver extraordinary satisfaction to our stakeholders.

Since launching in 2004, Chicken Republic (Subsidiary of Food concepts) has already opened 55 stores in Nigeria and Ghana. On this basis, we are proud of the brand’s hard-earned reputation as the fastest growing chicken QSR in West Africa and the number 1 chicken QSR in Nigeria (both in revenues and number of outlets). In addition, Chicken Republic was ranked as one of Nigeria’s top 20 brands across all categories (Financial Standards Awards 2009).

Job Description:

We are seeking a diligent and strategic Internal Audit Officer to join our team. In this role, you will play a critical part in safeguarding the company’s assets, ensuring operational excellence, and promoting a culture of compliance across our Nigerian market operations. You will be responsible for evaluating internal controls, monitoring store compliance, and driving improvements in efficiency, economy, and effectiveness.

Requirements:

• Compliance Monitoring: Conduct rigorous Operations Standard Compliance (OSC) audits across all store locations to ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and systems.

• Variance Reporting: Identify, report, and track variances, ensuring prompt resolution of all identified gaps.

• Recommendation Implementation: Monitor the status of internal audit findings to ensure that significant issues are satisfactorily resolved in a timely manner.

• Value for Money Audits: Evaluate and report on the company’s activities with a focus on maximizing economy, efficiency, and effectiveness.

• Trend Analysis: Proactively identify patterns from audit findings to formulate actionable recommendations that strengthen internal controls and mitigate business risks.

• Financial Integrity: Review the accuracy, timeliness, and relevance of financial reporting to support informed management decision-making.

• Quality Management: Develop and maintain the company’s Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring a consolidated, uniform compliance approach company-wide.

• Business Improvement: Partner with management to identify process improvement opportunities and manage projects derived from Quality Policy recommendations.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Education: Minimum of a University Degree or equivalent in a related discipline.

• Experience: A minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience.

Core Competencies & Skills

• Technical Expertise: Proficiency in computerized accounting and auditing record-keeping systems.

• Industry Knowledge: Current awareness of business developments, legislative changes (specifically within the Food Industry), and modern auditing techniques.

• Functional Skills: Strong foundation in Accounting principles.

• Management Skills: Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and time-management capabilities. Ability to plan, schedule, and coordinate audit activities effectively.

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

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