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
Job Type: Full time
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
Key Performance Indicators:
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
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
General Management Competencies/Requirements:
Strong Analytical
Problem solving skills
Strong Time Management & Multi-tasking skills
Ability to plan, schedule and coordinate effectively
Educational Qualifications/Experience
Minimum of university degree or its equivalent in related discipline
Minimum of 2 years working experience
Desired Personal Attributes:
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