INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEM IN A MANUFACTURING ORGANIZATION (A CASE STUDY OF INTERNATIONAL BREWERY PLC, ILESHA, OSUN STATE)

ABSTRACT

Social responsibility consists of information that guide the goal attainment of a business firm. It is therefore our sincere desire to look into goal attainment of business activities. This study will also lay emphasis on effective goal attainment. Obviously, without goals attainment success is not certain in any Business Firm. This study will also help to proffer directions to any Organization target, the knowledge of events only on the business is accepted in the social responsibilities. In addition, this research will also help the orphan to know the goal attainment technique and approaches to use in attainment in their firms. Especially, the study shall attempt to achieve various Objectives certainly this study will enable the goal attainments options available to them since most of the knowledge or various goals attainment technique to handle a firm. This research work will consist of five Chapters, as follows where Chapter one give the full Introduction of the study, significance of the study, limitation of the study, definitions of the term. Chapter two literature review, the concept of internal control, highlights of the definition, Objective of Internal control system, effectiveness of Internal control system of International brewery Company Ilesha, limitation of Internal system in International brewery Plc Ilesha, Osun Stated contribution of EDP based on administrative Environment. Chapter Three Research methodology, Data collection sources, the population and sample size of the study, Research Instrument, method of Data analysis. Chapter Four. Data analysis and Interpretation, Data Analysis, test Hypothesis, Research Findings, Chapter Five Summary, Conclusion and Recommendation.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Title page                                                                 i

Certification                                                             ii

Dedication                                                               iii

Acknowledgement                                                    iv

Proposal                                                                   vi

Table of contents                                                     vii

CHAPTER ONE

1.1   Introduction                                                     1

1.2   Statement of the problem                                4

1.3   Objective of the study                                      5

1.4   Scope of the study                                           6

1.5   Significance of the study                                  6

1.6   Limitation of the study                                     7

1.7   Definition of terms                                           7

CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW

2.1   The Concept of Internal Control                       9

2.2   Highlights of the Definition                              9

2.3   Objective of the Internal Control System          14

2.4   Effectiveness of Internal Control System of International Brewery Company Ilesha               19

2.5   Limitation of Internal Control System of International Brewery Plc Ilesha Osun State                                       20

2.6   Contribution of EDP based on         Administrative Environment                                                    22

CHAPTER THREE:

3.0 Research methodology                                       26   

3.1   Data collection sources                                    27

3.2   The Population and Sample Size of the Study 28

3.3   Research Instrument                                       29

3.4   Sampling techniques                                               29

3.5   Method of Data Analysis                                  30

CHAPTER FOUR: DATA ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION

4.1   Data Analysis                                                   32

4.2   Test of Hypothesis                                           40

4.3   Research Finding                                             44

CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION

5.1   Summary                                                         46

5.2   Conclusion                                                      47

5.3   Recommendations                                           48

Appendix

Questionnaire

Reference                                                        

CHAPTER ONE

1.1 INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY

The main effectiveness in the management of any organization is growth and survival of the business in a competitive world market, which is also aids the maximizing the wealth of owners.

In order to maintain these standards, the management must place system or technique. The system or techniques instituted by the management to enhance the laid down guidelines and policies set up by the management in order to attain the corporate goals of the organization is termed internal control system, which is an embodiment of internal audit, can be defined as, “the whole system of control both financial and otherwise established by management in order to carrying the business of the company in an orderly and efficient manner, ensure adherence to, management polices safeguard the assets and secure as far as possible the completeness accuracy and validity of books and records of an company.

However, internal control involves various methods and procedure adopted in an organization with a view to safeguarding its assets to promote greater efficiency in operation to carry out effectively the general policies as laid down by the management and to ensure that the accounting and statistical data produced are reliable and accurate.

The essence of the quality of internal in modern day auditing can be compared to that of the foundation work of a house.

The house rest secure and it foundation and modern auditing depends in the same way upon internal control.

A sound internal system is vital to the management and auditors alike, because experience has shown that any deficiency in it leads eventuality to chaos within the organization.

Today, the concept of internal has assumed greater dimension:

It is the nerve system of very business which controls all the operations and polices of business, financial and otherwise.

The control is strictly supervised by the internal audit department through its staff and generally for effectiveness. Internal auditor is given a measure of independence to enables them carry out their work satisfactory and also to enables them report directly to the chief executive of the organization.

The entire internal controls of international Brewery Plc Ilesha are usually divided into divisions and they have joint objectives fraud in the company.

·        Preventing fraud in the company

·        To provide reliable efficiency

·        Safeguarding the assets and records of the company

·        To encourage adherence to prescribed policies and directives of the company.

However, the problems and prospects of internal control system international Brewery Plc, Ilesha is the focus of this research with some responsibility entrusted in to the hands of internal audit personnel in the Brewery Industry.

1.2   STATEMENTS OF THE PROBLEM

The complicated system of checks and counter check that tends to hamper efficiency and timelines of all system in the brewery industry has been attributed to the old and out dated regulations.

An incompetence of some personnel or hiring of unqualified hands in the performance of audit and records duties. This pertly explains why some brewery industries are not making profit (poor turnover). All these and others are factors that forced many organizations to liquidate.

1.3 OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY

The main objectives of this study can be summarized as follows:

·        To examine the soundness of internal control system in international brewery plc, Ilesa.

·        To determines the factors responsible for ineffective internal control system in manufacturing companies.

·        To undertake an in depth study of the mode or nature of pilferage and frauds that are perpetrated in manufacturing companies with special reference to international Brewery Plc Ilesa.

1.4 SCOPE OF THE STUDY

The study will cover an in-depth explanation of what internal control is and the general impact of sound internal control system has contributed to the one the growth and survival of the international Brewery company, ilesa.

 1.5  SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY.

The research work would be of great important most especially to the company chosen as the case study and other manufacturing companies. Also the researchers believe is going to be of great help on adjusting the existing system and improve on it. In addition in the above, future researchers and students generally would benefit from the study.

1.6 LIMITATION TO THE STUDY

The major limitation to this research is as a result of lack of data in the organization.

The lack of sufficient books and distance also there is no enough time for carryout the research which constitute to the hindrance.

Also not all information are released for the fear of revealing the company secret and difficulties ion gaining access to organization literature and annual report.

1.7 DEFINITION OF TERMS

The auditing guidance on internal control defines internal control thus:

INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEM: this is whole system of controls, financial or otherwise, which established by the management in order to carry on the business of the enterprise in an orderly and efficient manner, ensure adherence to management policies safeguarding the assets and secure as far as possible the completeness and accuracy of the records, the individuals components of internal system are know as controls.

Some authors from USA explained internal control as the system within a company consisting of its plan organization, the assignment of duties and responsibilities, the design of business and reports all measures and methods employed.

a.   To protect its assets:

b.  To promote and judge the operational efficiency of all aspect of the company activities.

c.   To encourage the accuracy and reliability of business studies and other operating data and reports.

TERMS: Is a mathematical expression which may form a separable part of a equation series or another expression.

ORGANIZATION: Is a social unit of people systematically structured and managed to meet a need or to purse collective.       

CONTROL SYSTEM; is a device, or set of devices to many command direct or requite the behavior.

PRODUCTION: Can be define as the transformation of raw materials into finished goods to satisfy human want.

COMPANY: Can be defined as an organization of people in group of business in effort to make money.

EMPLOYEE: Can be defined as the process of people that looking for job in essence of the company for more progress.

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