Internal Audit Executive

This position offers a great opportunity for career growth. Role Overview - The Internal Audit Executive supports the Head of Internal Audit by assessing financial and operational processes, evaluating risks, conducting audits and ensuring compliance with policies and regulations. - The role provides actionable recommendations, helps prevent fraud, strengthens business practices and safeguards company assets while promoting ethical conduct. Key Responsibilities: - Assist in developing comprehensive audit plans, define audit scope and procedures and conduct thorough financial, operational, and compliance testing to ensure adherence to policies, regulations and best practices. - Identify, evaluate, and prioritize significant business risks; assess the effectiveness of risk management strategies and provide recommendations for mitigation to the Group Head Internal Audit. - Evaluate existing internal control systems, perform testing, and recommend improvements to strengthen controls, safeguard organizational assets and prevent fraud. - Investigate and analyse suspected cases of fraud or misconduct; prepare clear, actionable reports and communicate findings to the Group Head of Internal Audit and relevant stakeholders. - Monitor and verify the implementation of corrective actions and recommendations from prior audits, ensuring continuous improvement and compliance. Requirements: - B.Sc. degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field - Member of a recognized Risk/Accounting related professional body (ACA, ACCA/CFE/CISA etc.) - Minimum of 5 – 7 years’ experience Internal or External Audit working experience in Oil and Gas Industry. - Demonstrate strong knowledge of risk identification, assessment, and management frameworks. - Strong knowledge of accounting and internal control principles, operational risk evaluation and governance frameworks in financial institutions. - Thorough knowledge of relevant legislation and regulatory requirements as well as the ability to translate these into appropriate policies and procedures. - Candidates must be resident in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Personal attributes: - Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong interpersonal abilities. - High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy. - Good understanding of the Oil & Gas business environment. - Demonstrates integrity, objectivity and impartiality in all activities.