Internal Control Officer

TQ Farms Nigeria Limited is an integrated agricultural business based in Ogun State, Nigeria. We combine agro-processing, livestock, poultry, fisheries, and engineering under one roof, so that every stage of production supports the next. Our farm operations are located at Ilupa, Ijebu North East, and Isonyin, Ijebu-North, in Ogun State. Our livestock, poultry, and fishery teams are backed by in-house engineering, facilities and maintenance support, which keeps our operations safe, efficient and reliable. We run our farm to strict biosecurity, hygiene, and safety standards, and we invest in our people through structured training and development. We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Internal Control Officer

Location: Ijebu-North, Ogun

Employment Type: Full-time, on-site

Reports To: Financial Controller Working Days: Monday - Saturday Working Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Summary We are seeking a qualified and experienced Internal Control Officer to join its team at Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State. The successful candidate will report to the Financial Controller and will monitor company operations, protect company assets, and make sure that policies, procedures, and approved budgets are followed across the farm, offices, and processing facilities. Key Responsibilties Monitoring, Audit and Risk: Review company operations to ensure compliance with approved policies, procedures and internal controls. Monitor cash, petty cash, expenses, payments and approvals to ensure they are properly authorised and supported. Identify control weaknesses, losses, wastage, fraud risks and irregularities, and recommend corrective action. Follow up to confirm that audit and control recommendations are implemented. Support external audits and respond to audit queries. Procurement Control: Ensure every purchase is supported by an approved requisition. Verify quotations from suppliers. Confirm that procurement follows the company’s approval limits. Match purchase orders, goods received notes, and supplier invoices. Investigate price differences and suspicious procurement transactions. Ensure segregation of duties between requesting, purchasing, receiving, and payment. Stores and Inventory Control: Conduct periodic physical stock counts. Verify stock received against delivery notes. Monitor stock issuance to different farm departments. Ensure proper documentation of stock transfers. Investigate shortages, excesses and unexplained variances. Monitor expiry dates and damaged inventory. Policies, Records and Reporting: Help develop, review and update internal control policies and standard operating procedures. Review payroll, attendance, tax and pension remittances to confirm accuracy and approval. Maintain proper records of audits, inspections, findings and corrective actions. Prepare regular internal control reports for the Financial Controller and management. Train and guide staff on control procedures, documentation and accountability.