Procurement Internal Control Officer, Dangote Sugar Refinery PLC

Company Description

Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc ("Dangote Sugar" or "DSR") is a leading name in the Nigerian Food and Beverage Industry, with a history dating back to the 1970s. As the largest sugar refining facility in Sub-Saharan Africa, our Apapa refinery has an installed capacity of 1.44MT per annum. We are the major supplier of refined sugar to both consumers and industrial markets in Nigeria and are well-positioned for regional exports. Our “Sugar For Nigeria” project aims to achieve self-sufficiency in sugar production and create over 100,000 new employment opportunities.

Role Description

This is a full-time role for a Procurement Internal Control Officer at Dangote Sugar Refinery PLC. The role is on-site and located in Lagos, Ogere and Numan. The Procurement Internal Control Officer will oversee the internal control processes for procurement activities, members and stakeholders will be essential to identify areas for improvement and implement necessary controls. The key responsibilities are as follows:

• Performs review of Purchase order/ Service Order created by the procurement team before approval of approving authorities.
• Review compliance with the Procure to Pay SOP of the organization.
• Review the draft PO for reasonableness of the order quantity by checking the stock availability in stores and the consumption trend.
• Carry out market survey (digital or physical) to determine the reasonableness of the value quoted in the PO/SO (Value for Money review).
• Carry out any other review that would give management comfort before approving the PO/SO.
• Process Improvement: Identify inefficiencies in procurement processes and propose solutions to enhance effectiveness and efficiency.
• Evaluate and monitor vendor performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and organizational standards (ad-hoc basis)
• Facilitate training programs to enhance awareness and understanding of organizational policies and SOPs amongst staff.
• Perform any other function as may be directed by the Head of Internal Control

Qualifications

• B.Sc or HND in Accounting or any business related course.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in Internal Audit/ Internal Control in the manufacturing industry
• Prior experience in a procurement role will be an added advantage
• Qualified/ Partly qualified professional accountant/ auditor
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and address areas of risk is required
• Strong ethical standards and ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and build positive relationships.
• Familiarity with procurement processes and regulations

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