Internal Audit Manager - Pointe Noire

Confidential Company

The Audit Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and overseeing internal audits across manufacturing, supply chain, finance, sales, procurement, and compliance functions to ensure strong internal controls, risk mitigation, regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and governance excellence within the edible oil manufacturing operations in Congo.Lead and execute internal audit engagements, ensuring adherence to the annual audit plan and providing independent assurance on the effectiveness of internal controls within the Pointe Noire operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Internal Audit & Governance

  • Develop and implement annual risk-based internal audit plans aligned with corporate and regulatory requirements.

  • Conduct operational, financial, compliance, and process audits across plant operations, supply chain, procurement, sales, HR, and finance.

  • Evaluate internal control systems and recommend improvements to mitigate financial, operational, and compliance risks.

  • Ensure adherence to company policies, SOPs, and corporate governance standards.

  Manufacturing & Operations Audit (Critical)

  • Audit plant operations, production processes, yield efficiency, wastage control, and capacity utilization.

  • Review material consumption, oil recovery %, refining loss, and energy utilization.

  • Audit maintenance processes, spares inventory, and shutdown activities.

  • Ensure compliance with food safety standards (HACCP, ISO, FSSC 22000) and quality systems.

  Procurement, Inventory & Supply Chain Audit

  • Review procurement practices, vendor selection, pricing, contracts, and approvals.

  • Audit import documentation, port operations, customs clearance, and logistics costs.

  • Conduct physical inventory verification of raw materials, packaging, finished goods, and spares.

  • Review warehouse operations, stock aging, slow-moving & obsolete inventory.

  Sales, Distribution & Receivables Audit

  • Audit sales processes, distributor management, credit controls, trade schemes, and discounts.

  • Review route-to-market operations and distributor claims.

  • Audit accounts receivable, collections, and bad debt provisioning.

  Financial Audit & Compliance

  • Review financial statements, accounting entries, and compliance with IFRS / group accounting policies.

  • Ensure statutory, tax, and regulatory compliance under Congolese laws.

  • Coordinate with external auditors, tax consultants, and regulatory authorities.

  6. Risk Management & Fraud Prevention

  • Identify financial, operational, regulatory, and fraud risks.

  • Implement fraud detection controls, whistle-blower mechanisms, and investigation processes.

  • Conduct special audits and investigations as required by management.