Multinational Food-Products Manufacturing Company Vacancy for an Internal Controller

Adexen Recruitment Agency - Our client is a multinational food-products manufacturing company that produces dairy products, bottled water, cereals, baby foods and yogurts.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:


Job Title: Internal Controller
Job Reference: 1015
Location: Oyo
Industry: Food and Beverages
Function: Financial
Job Description
The main mission of the internal controller will be to:

• Deploy Group guidelines and methodology on Internal Control
• Assess accurately the internal control level and efficiencies in each process
• Manage the testing planning to achieve it in terms of timing and quality. Guarantee testing sheets descriptions are value added to cover the risks and identify deficiencies. When there are change in the Group Referential or in the local controls description, testing sheets description is updated.
• Perform the testing, the follow–up of action plans and audit recommendations and the support to BPOs and control owners in their missions. When deficiencies are identified, contribute to identify recommendations.
• Knowledge & expertise retention on Controls, Processes & tools
• Networking, Benchmarking & Good practices exchange with other Group entities
• The Internal controller will be the key contact of Internal Auditors & External Auditors in Internal Control mission
• Ensure Roll-out & appropriation of Internal Control Methodology & Referential
• Ensure controls enforced are efficient to secure reliability of financials. When there are changes in the Group Referential or new risks locally identified, the local description on controls is reinforced.

• 5 years minimum experience in accounting, finance, auditing or Business Management in an international organization preferred
• Strong analytical skills. Detail oriented and ability to work and interpret figures and other financial information.
• Strong communication skills - both oral and written.
• Ability to address issues and effect change effectively.
• The flexibility and independence to work in a changing and unstructured environment.
• 3 years experience as an internal controller
• Experience in writing internal policies and procedures and process evaluation and documentation and implementation
• A demonstrated knowledge of finance, accounting and internal controls
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.