Internal Audit Officer Nigeria

Food Concepts commenced operations in 2001. From inception, our aim has been clear-cut and focused: to revolutionize the food sector in West Africa and to deliver extraordinary satisfaction to our stakeholders.

Since launching in 2004, Chicken Republic (Subsidiary of Food concepts) has already opened 55 stores in Nigeria and Ghana. On this basis, we are proud of the brand’s hard-earned reputation as the fastest growing chicken QSR in West Africa and the number 1 chicken QSR in Nigeria (both in revenues and number of outlets). In addition, Chicken Republic was ranked as one of Nigeria’s top 20 brands across all categories (Financial Standards Awards 2009). We are  recruiting to fill the position below:

 Job Title: Internal Audit Officer 

Requisition ID: 1180

Location: Nigeria

Reports to: Internal Auditor

Job Theme: Implementation, Monitoring and Coordination Key Responsibilities

Ensure and monitor store compliance to Company policies, procedures and systems Report variance and ensure proper follow up Monitor the implementation of internal audit recommendations to ensure the satisfactory resolution of identified significant issues Conduct OSC – Operations Standard Compliance on stores to ensure compliance to store standards Ensure follow up on gaps identified and communicate to Line Manager Undertake and report on the value for money that the company obtains in all its activities with special regard to economy, efficiency and effectiveness Proactively identify trends and issues from audit findings and formulate recommendations for improving internal controls and addressing identified weaknesses/gaps across all locations/markets in which the company operates Review and report on the accuracy, timeliness and relevance of the financial and other information provided to management for decision making Monitor the implementation of internal audit recommendations to ensure the satisfactory resolution of identified significant issues Report on stores compliance to standards Develop and maintain the company’s Quality Management system, ensuring full compliance with its guidelines and a consolidated uniform approach across the company Assist management in the identification of business improvement opportunities in line with the recommendations of the Quality Policy and provide required assistance in managing projects which are spin-offs of such exercises.

No. of store compliance No. of variance/breaches No. of fraud cases No. of repeat occurrences of Control breaches All other Performance Indicators will be based on performance against agreed objectives.

Skills, Competencies and Requirements

Minimum of university degree or its equivalent in related discipline Minimum of 2 years working experience

Good knowledge of computerized accounting and auditing record keeping systems An ability to maintain current knowledge of developments related to business matters of interest to internal audit, particularly legislation changes and developments as they affect the Food Industry, and new auditing techniques and practices Fundamentals of Accounting

Strong Analytical Problem solving skills Strong Time Management & Multi-tasking skills Ability to plan, schedule and coordinate effectively.

Integrity Proactive self-starter Results Orientation Strategic Thought Process and Follow through Assertiveness & tenacity Strong cerebral capacity Ability to work with all levels of management, build partnerships and teams Highly organized and significant ability to multi-task effectively Ability to cope with and work under pressure.

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