We are Neumann Kaffee Gruppe. And we love coffee.
For us at Neumann Kaffee Gruppe (NKG), everything revolves around coffee. As a globally active green coffee service group, our more than 3,200 employees in over 26 countries work with dedication for and with green coffee, which is always the focus of our services along the entire coffee supply chain. Our fields of work are just as diverse as our employees and we are proud to live this diversity.
Our group company, Ibero Uganda Ltd. (Ibero) is a company of the Neumann Kaffee Gruppe (NKG) and one of the leading exporters of high-quality coffee, with warehouses and processing facilities in Kampala and out-stations in all coffee-growing regions of Uganda. Ibero Uganda has been working towards better integration in the local market and has become a professional, long-term, and trusted business partner towards its suppliers and customers. Our commitment to developing the Ugandan coffee industry is unwavering, and we are proud of our positive contribution to the industry. we are looking for an INTERNAL CONTROL OFFICER (f/m/d).
The position will be based in KAMPALA and will report directly to INTERNAL CONTROL SUPERVISOR.
Your responsibilities
- To plan, organize, and carry out the internal controls function including the preparation of an audit manual and audit plan
- Conduct a risk assessment of the Unit
- Ensure the data quality and accuracy
- Reports risk management issues and internal controls deficiencies identified directly to the FFU manager and Company Board and provide recommendations for improving the organization’s operations.
- Evaluate compliance with existing FFU policies and procedures, identifying and proposing modifications as needed
- Identify areas of strengths and weaknesses and engage in continuous education and staff development with best practices
- Review the responses to internal and external audit management letter queries to ensure that recommendations are implemented and that all action items are resolved
- Evaluate information security and associated risk exposures
- Evaluate the regulatory compliance program
- Evaluate the unit’s readiness in case of business interruption
- provides support to the unit’s anti-fraud measures.
Your profile
- Bachelor’s Degree: Preferably in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
- At least 3-5 years of experience in internal control, audit, or compliance within the food and beverage industry, preferably in coffee processing.
- Experience with risk management, internal audits, and financial controls.
- Strong understanding of internal control frameworks and risk management principles.
- Excellent analytical skills to assess processes, identify risks, and evaluate controls.
- High attention to detail to ensure accuracy in financial reporting and compliance.
- Ability to identify discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
- Strong problem-solving skills to develop and implement effective internal controls.
- Ability to address issues promptly and prevent future occurrences.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to report findings and provide recommendations.
- Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with different departments and management levels.
- Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
- Integrity and ethical conduct in all professional activities.
- Willingness to travel to various locations, including production facilities and other sites, as needed.
Our staff appreciates
- International: Working in an international atmosphere in a growing and progressive company
- Benefits: An attractive salary with extra benefits (Medical and Life Assurance scheme, and subsidized meals)
- Flexibility: Flexible working hours including a mobile work option
Have we sparked your interest?
We are pleased to receive your application documents.
Please get in touch with your first point of contact:
Francis Kiggundu
