Job Description
Location:
Lagos, Nigeria
Work
Schedule: Full-time
About
Company: Our client is a growing downstream oil and gas company with operations spanning
petroleum products, retail service stations, transportation, haulage,
logistics, and fuel distribution.
The
company is seeking an Internal Audit & Control Officer to strengthen
internal controls, improve compliance, and identify financial and operational
risks across the business.
Job
Objective: The client is looking to hire a detail-oriented Internal Audit & Control
Officer to review financial transactions, operational processes, inventory, and
business controls.
The
successful candidate will identify control gaps, financial leakages, and
process weaknesses while supporting management in improving accountability,
compliance, and operational efficiency.
Key
Responsibilities:
§ Conduct internal audit and
control reviews across finance, operations, procurement, retail, inventory, and
logistics.
§ Review financial
transactions, invoices, expenses, payments, and supporting documentation for
accuracy and proper authorization.
§ Perform bank, cash,
inventory, receivables, and payables reconciliations and investigate
discrepancies.
§ Conduct physical
verification of inventory, assets, cash, and other company resources.
§ Review petroleum product
movements, inventory, sales, and delivery records to identify variances and
potential losses.
§ Conduct spot checks and
periodic audits across service stations, depots, offices, and other operational
locations.
§ Identify control
weaknesses, policy violations, irregular transactions, and potential financial
leakages.
§ Prepare audit reports,
document findings, and recommend corrective actions.
§ Follow up on audit
findings and monitor implementation of agreed recommendations.
§ Support the development
and improvement of internal control policies and procedures.
Requirements
§ Bachelor's degree in
Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.
§ 2–5 years of experience in
internal audit, external audit, accounting, financial control, risk, or
compliance.
§ ICAN, ACCA, ACA, or
relevant professional qualification is an added advantage.
§ Strong accounting and
audit background with practical experience in reconciliations, transaction
reviews, and internal controls.
§ Experience in downstream
oil and gas, logistics, retail, or another transaction-intensive business is
preferred.
§ Strong Excel and
analytical skills, with experience using ERP/accounting systems.
§ Excellent attention to
detail, investigative ability, and report-writing skills.
§ High level of integrity,
confidentiality, professional scepticism, and accountability.
§ Willingness to travel
periodically to the company's operational locations.
Benefits
Compensation: N400,000 – N700,000
Monthly (slightly negotiable) + attractive benefits, commensurate with
experience and industry expertise
