Senior Internal Auditor

A reputable organization seeks a dedicated individual for this role. Role Overview - The Senior Internal Auditor leads complex audits, assessing financial, operational and IT risks to ensure strong internal controls, compliance and efficient processes. - The role involves providing actionable recommendations to management, focusing on risk, governance and process improvement and overseeing audit planning, fieldwork, reporting and follow-up in line with SOX and IIA standards. Key Responsibilities: - Lead and perform all phases of complex audits (financial, operational, IT, compliance) with minimal supervision. - Evaluate and test internal controls, identify deficiencies, and assess risk exposure. - Prepare detailed audit reports with objective findings and practical recommendations for management. - Guide, train, and review the work of other auditors. - Support management in optimizing internal controls, efficiency, and cost savings. - Participate in ad hoc reviews, due diligence or consulting engagements. - Conducting interview, taking statements, performing surveillance, researching records and collecting digital data - Processing facts, documenting everything, collecting physical evidence, maintaining strict chain of custody, and preparing evidence for further actions. - Preparing cases, testifying in court, and obtaining warrants. 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 7 - 10 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 and leadership skills - Ability to solve problems with little or no supervision - Good Communication skill (Written and Verbal) - Meticulous attention to details - Good understanding of auditing standards (IIA), accounting principles (GAAP/IFRS) and corporate governance - Remaining unbiased and assessing facts fairly - Curiosity: Asking ‘Why’ to dig deeper into issues.