Internal Controller at AMO Farm Sieberer Hatchery Limited (3 Openings)

Amo Farm Sieberer Hatchery Limited has a Vision to be the market leader in the Day Old Chicks market; through exceptional quality products and services that will guarantee profitable poultry farming.

The Company produces high-quality Day-Old Chicks and Point of Cage Pullets. Over the years, we have remained focused on our main objective to produce high quality chicks, in a highly hygienic environment leveraging innovative solutions grounded in Research and Development. Innovative Chick Production Techniques, Industry Edge and Competitive Advantage, Quality Chicks with Amazing Benefits and We Remain The Wise Farmer’s Choice

Job Purpose

• To proactively monitor, enforce, and improve internal control systems across all operations of Amo Farm Sieberer Hatchery Limited
• The role ensures process compliance, identifies control lapses, mitigates operational risks, and promotes efficiency while working closely with operations, finance, production, procurement, sales, and logistics teams.
• This position is separate from Internal Audit and serves as a control gatekeeper within day-to-day operations.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Control Monitoring:

• Conduct regular control checks and walkthroughs on key business processes: production, hatchery, sales, procurement, stores, distribution, and farm operations.
• Monitor adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) across departments and escalate breaches promptly.
• Ensure compliance with physical and system-based controls at critical control points (e.g., vaccine storage, feed distribution, farm gate movements, inventory dispatch).

Inventory & Asset Control:

• Monitor inventory transactions in real-time (inflow, outflow, transfers) and track variances.
• Conduct spot checks and cycle counts of raw materials, vaccines, consumables, biological assets (e.g., broilers, day-old chicks), and finished products.
• Validate the movement, usage, and security of company assets, including vehicles, equipment, and tools.

Transaction Control & Documentation:

• Validate transactional documents at source—e.g., goods receipt notes, transfer waybills, requisitions, production orders.
• Review cash and expense requests for compliance with approval limits and budgets before processing.
• Support finance and operations to ensure completeness and accuracy of transaction records.

Process Improvement & Preventive Control:

• Identify recurring control failures or gaps and recommend preventive action plans.
• Monitor implementation of control initiatives and continuous process improvements.
• Work with department heads to embed control checkpoints within routine workflows.

Compliance Support & Staff Awareness:

• Train operational staff on internal control procedures and the importance of compliance.
• Assist in developing department-specific checklists, control templates, and SOP guidance.
• Act as the “control conscience” during operational planning and execution.

Reporting & Escalation:

• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly internal control reports summarizing findings, trends, and corrective actions.
• Escalate control violations, red flags, or risks to the Head, Internal Control.
• Collaborate with Internal Audit when requested, especially during forensic or high-level investigations.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• % of control checks completed vs. schedule
• Number of identified and closed control gaps
• Frequency of repeat control failures
• Reduction in inventory variance, fraud, or unapproved spending
• Control awareness level across departments
• Timeliness of control reports

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Qualifications & Experience

• B.Sc. / HND in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in internal control, compliance, or risk management, ideally in agribusiness, FMCG, or manufacturing.
• Experience with ERP systems or inventory tracking software.
• Understanding of farm or hatchery operations is a strong advantage.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong process thinking and attention to detail
• Familiarity with control frameworks and process documentation
• Excellent observation and reporting skills
• Ability to work independently across sites and departments
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to influence without authority
• Strong ethics, objectivity, and judgment
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other data tools

Behavioural Competencies:

• High integrity and confidentiality
• Discipline and persistence
• Objectivity and professionalism
• Proactive approach to problem-solving
• Assertiveness in enforcing compliance
• Strong sense of responsibility and follow-through.

Application Closing Date
31st August, 2025.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: vacancies@afshltd.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.