Animal Care Services Konsult (NIG) Ltd popularly referred to as Animal Care, is a wholly indigenous Nigerian Company in the Business of Commercial Poultry Oroduction, Commercial Livestock Feed Milling, Aquaculture, Manufacturing, procurement and Distribution of Animal Health products and Technical Laboratory Services.
Established in 1979 as a sole proprietorship business in a room apartment, Animal Care Services Konsult has grown over the years to become a leading operator in the Nigerian Livestock industry.
With regional branches and feed milling plants in Kano (North) and Asaba (East) and the head office in Ogere (West), Animal Care’s presence has cut across the length and breadth of the country with sales representatives and agents nationwide.
The company is also involved in extension services to educate farmers (prospective and practicing) on the most viable husbandry practices.Role Summary
The Internal Control Lead will be responsible for designing, implementing, and monitoring internal control systems across the organization to ensure operational efficiency, financial accuracy, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
This role requires a detail-oriented professional with strong analytical skills and a solid background in internal control, audit, or risk management—preferably within the FMCG or Agro-Allied sector.
Key Responsibilities
Develop, implement, and continuously improve internal control policies, procedures, and frameworks.
Conduct periodic risk assessments and identify control gaps across all business processes.
Review financial transactions and operational activities to ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
Lead investigations of control breaches, irregularities, or non-compliance issues.
Work closely with cross-functional teams to strengthen process controls and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
Prepare and present internal control reports to management with recommendations for improvement.
Support external and internal audit exercises, ensuring all findings are promptly addressed.
Train staff on internal control processes and promote a strong culture of compliance.
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Banking & Finance, Economics, or related field with 3–5 years’ experience in internal control, audit, or risk management.
Professional certification such as ACA, ACCA, CIA, or CISA (mandatory or strongly preferred).
Experience in manufacturing, FMCG, or Agro-Allied industry is a strong advantage.
Solid understanding of internal control frameworks (COSO, ICOFR).
Strong analytical, investigative, and report-writing skills.
High level of integrity, confidentiality, and ethical standards.
Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications.