About the Role
Berger Paints Nigeria Plc, a market leader in the manufacturing and distribution of premium paints and coatings, is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Internal Control Officer to join our dynamic team in Lagos. In this role, you will play a crucial part in safeguarding company assets, minimizing risks, and ensuring strict adherence to operational and financial controls across our manufacturing plant and distribution network.
Key Responsibilities- Perform periodic and surprise inventory checks on raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods to ensure accuracy and proper safeguarding.
- Monitor inventory movements within the Tally system, verifying that all receipts, transfers, and dispatches are authorized and documented.
- Conduct control checks on raw material receipts, ensuring they align with purchase orders and have passed Quality Assurance testing before production.
- Assist the Internal Control Manager in reviewing operational processes, identifying control gaps, and testing internal controls.
- Investigate inventory variances, damages, losses, and unusual material consumption, preparing comprehensive reports for management.
- Escalate significant control failures, suspected fraud, or irregularities through appropriate reporting channels and follow up on corrective action plans.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.
- Minimum of 2 to 4 years of proven experience in internal audit, inventory control, or risk management, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong understanding of internal control frameworks, inventory management systems (such as Tally), and supply chain processes.
- Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and investigative skills with a high level of integrity and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and reporting skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across multiple departments.
- Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
- Comprehensive health insurance and medical coverage for employees and dependents.
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within a leading manufacturing brand.
- A collaborative, safety-focused, and innovative work environment.