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Talent2africa

Business Control & Internal Audit Manager

LocationKano, KN, ng
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
DepartmentFinance
Company size1+ people
First seen1w ago
Last seen16h ago
Description de l’entreprise
Our client is a leading industrial player in the agro-food sector, specializing in the processing and distribution of value-added food products.
Operating in a dynamic and demanding environment, the company faces:
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strong industrial and operational performance challenges,
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complex value chains (production, supply chain, multi-channel distribution),
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high standards in quality, traceability, and compliance.
As part of its growth and ongoing structuring, the company is strengthening its organization and is recruiting a:
Business Control & Internal Audit Manager
Description du poste
Reporting to the CFO (with a functional link to senior leadership), you will play a key role in strengthening performance, governance, and financial visibility across the organization.
Your mission is to:
→ drive business performance, enhance cost control, and ensure a robust internal control environment
Key Responsibilities
1. Business Controlling & Performance Management
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Lead monthly performance reporting (P&L, margin analysis, working capital, operational KPIs)
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Conduct variance analysis (volume, price, mix, costs) and identify root causes
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Develop profitability analysis by product, customer, and channel
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Support budgeting, forecasting, and scenario planning
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Identify and monitor key cost drivers and performance levers
2. Industrial Finance & Cost Control
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Oversee standard costing models (BOM, labor, overheads)
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Analyze production performance (yield, waste, downtime, efficiency)
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Monitor inventory valuation and obsolescence risks
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Validate cost optimization and productivity initiatives
3. Revenue Management & Commercial Governance
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Ensure control and visibility over trade spend (discounts, rebates, promotions)
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Analyze customer profitability and revenue leakage
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Support pricing strategy and commercial decision-making
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Conduct post-promotion ROI analysis
4. Internal Audit & Risk Management
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Develop and execute a risk-based internal audit plan
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Perform audits across key processes (procure-to-pay, inventory, production, order-to-cash, CAPEX, IT controls)
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Identify control gaps and assess associated risks
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Monitor and ensure implementation of corrective actions
5. Compliance, Risk & Investigations
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Promote compliance with internal policies and governance standards
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Support fraud risk assessments and prevention initiatives
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Lead or support investigations (inventory losses, procurement issues, financial anomalies)
6. Data Integrity & Systems Control
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Ensure reliability of financial and operational data within systems
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Monitor master data integrity (pricing, suppliers, customers, products)
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Contribute to ERP improvements and control frameworks
7. Stakeholder Management & Decision Support
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Act as a strategic partner to operations and commercial teams
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Provide insights and recommendations to support decision-making
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Prepare executive dashboards and business reviews
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Coordinate with external auditors where relevant
Qualifications
Qualifications
Education
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Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Audit, or related field
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Professional certifications (CPA, ACCA, CIA, CISA…) are a strong plus
Experience
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6–10+ years of experience in controlling, audit, or finance roles
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Experience in industrial or FMCG environments strongly preferred
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Exposure to complex operations (manufacturing, supply chain, multi-site)
Technical Skills
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Strong financial analysis and controlling capabilities
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Good understanding of industrial cost structures
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Experience with ERP systems and reporting tools (SAP, Oracle, Power BI, etc.)
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Ability to analyze large datasets and translate into insights
Languages
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Fluent in English and French
Soft Skills
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Strong analytical mindset with a structured approach
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High level of integrity and professionalism
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Ability to challenge and influence stakeholders
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Proactive and solution-oriented
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Strong communication skills across all levels of the organization
Additional Information
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Location: [To be specified]
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Contract: Permanent
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Package: Competitive, depending on experience
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Environment: Fast-growing, performance-driven, and international
Informations supplémentaires
Why Join This Role
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Strategic position with direct impact on business performance
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High exposure to top management
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Opportunity to structure and strengthen key processes
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Dynamic and challenging environment with strong growth ambitions
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
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Accuracy and timeliness of reporting
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Improvement in margins and cost control
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Reduction of operational and financial risks
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Audit plan execution and remediation effectiveness
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Data reliability and control environment maturity
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