Internal Control Manager Full Time

Company Description
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.

Matna’s operations are anchored on strong process discipline, rigorous quality control, safety standards, and operational excellence required to meet demanding global specifications. By combining advanced processing technology, deep agricultural linkages, and skilled professionals, the company consistently delivers reliable, high-grade starch for a wide range of food and industrial applications.

Driven by a commitment to quality, innovation, and continuous improvement, Matna’s products remain highly competitive across domestic and export markets. The company’s growth has been guided by visionary leadership and a strong belief in the potential of Nigeria’s agricultural value chain—earning industry recognition, including the CBN Export Category Best SMEEIS Entrepreneur Award.

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

Job Description

• 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Professional certifications such as ACA, ACCA, CIA, or CISA (strong advantage).
• 5–8 years experience in internal control, audit, or risk management, preferably in FMCG or manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of SOP-driven environments and food industry compliance requirements.
• Experience working with ERP systems (SAP, Odoo, Sage, Navision, etc.) is an advantage.
• Excellent analytical, investigative, and report-writing skills.
• High integrity, sound judgment, and strong leadership capability.

Key Competencies

• Risk management
• Process discipline
• Regulatory compliance
• Analytical thinking
• Stakeholder management
• Ethical leadership
• Operational understanding of manufacturing environments
• Additional Information
• Competitive Compensation.
• 5-day workweek.
• Competitive Health Insurance (Employee + Spouse + 4 children).
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Training Programs
• Growth and Development
• Mentoring and Counseling