Internal Control Officer at Food Concepts

Food Concepts began operations in 2001 with a clear mission to transform the food industry in West Africa. Since launching Chicken Republic in 2004, the brand has expanded to over 55 locations across Nigeria and Ghana, earning a strong reputation as a top quick-service restaurant (QSR) brand in the region.

Position: Internal Control Officer
Location: Mushin, Lagos
Job Type: Full-time
Department: Risk and Compliance
Reporting To: Internal Control Manager

Role Purpose
The Internal Control Officer will support Chicken Republic stores by ensuring compliance with all organizational processes, procedures, and policies. The role will also involve monitoring financial and operational activities to help safeguard company assets.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and update internal control documentation to maintain accuracy
• Ensure full compliance with established company policies and procedures
• Monitor and verify asset records, including tagging and tracking
• Follow up on cash advances to ensure timely retirement
• Maintain an error log register and ensure all issues are resolved
• Review imprest accounts and address discrepancies with store teams
• Conduct regular stock and asset verification
• Validate payment vouchers for accuracy and proper authorization
• Oversee the receipt of goods from suppliers and confirm GRNs
• Review admin and maintenance operations for compliance
• Verify prepaid expense retirements
• Conduct financial call-overs and ensure accurate SAP postings
• Perform pricing reviews and due diligence on transactions
• Update internal control registers daily
• Provide timely reports on compliance status weekly, monthly, and quarterly
• Execute any other tasks assigned by the Head of Department

Performance Indicators

• Speed of reporting control deficiencies
• Number of control improvement initiatives implemented
• Frequency of control breaches identified
• Responsiveness to business priorities and internal risks
• Timely submission of reports and corrective action follow-up

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Professional Qualifications

• Certification from ICAN, CITN, ACCA, CIS, or related bodies is an advantage

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years in a similar internal control or audit role

Skills and Knowledge

• Strong financial accounting background
• Good understanding of audit and compliance procedures

Application Deadline
Not Specified