Head, Internal Audit and Compliance – Logistics at Matrix Energy Group

Job Purpose:

Lead the development and implementation of internal audit programs, optimize fleet operations through coordination with Maintenance Unit, ensure adherence to schedules for efficient route planning, and drives sales revenue through effective management of retail operations, all to uphold compliance and maximize productivity across IACD in the Haulage & Shipping business units.

 RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Conducts organisation-wide risk assessments to identify significant risks or exposures related to internal controls or compliance
• Guides Internal Audit’s change initiatives by implementing action plans for risk assessment, annual planning, audit execution, audit reporting, staff development, audit technology, and Audit Committee reporting.
• Delivers all Internal Audit reports for the logistics units, ensuring clarity, conciseness, identification of root causes with practical solutions, and value to management.
• Alerts senior management to emerging and significant risks or exposures (internal or external controls), compliance, or governance that require prompt attention.
• Manages the full audit cycle, including risk management and control management over operational effectiveness, financial reliability, and compliance with all applicable directives and regulations of the logistics business units.
• Ensures Internal Audit operates in accordance with established professional standards and stays informed of emerging trends and best practices that can be integrated into the function.
• Coordinates the activities of external auditors, including how best to leverage the work performed and results produced from Internal Audit’s work.
• Authorizes and coordinates investigations into suspected fraudulent practices and determines/recommends appropriate actions in response to findings.
• Develops and implements internal audit programs for compliance with Matrix Energy’s policies and regulations and establishes audit strategies to promote transparency and accountability.
• Assesses and communicates weaknesses in Matrix logistics business control policies while coordinating annual statutory audits with the Finance Department.
• Conducts follow-up reviews to resolve audit issues and supervise year-end inventory and fixed asset verification.
• Manages team performance through planning and coaching, and allocates team leads for audits across divisions/SBUs to ensure thorough coverage and effective results.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Master's degree or professional certification e.g., Certified Internal Audit (CIA), ACA, ACCA is required
• Minimum of Eight (8) years of progressive experience in internal audit, and fleet management in the oil and gas/logistics industry, of which at least five (5) years must have been at a strategic/ senior level.

SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

• In-depth understanding of internal auditing standards, responsibilities, code of ethics, and certifications.
• Knowledge of the role of Internal Audit in corporate governance and its key relationships with the Board, Board Committees (e.g. Audit Committee) and Executive Management.
• Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), accounting and financial reporting requirements of regulatory agencies (SEC, state regulatory bodies, etc.), as appropriate, and compliance and reporting requirements of applicable tax authorities (IRS, federal, state and local), as appropriate.
• Must have an awareness of new technologies and audit automation tools to improve the effectiveness of the audit function.
• Excellent presentation, communication and business writing skills.
•   Very strong negotiation skills.
• Good supervisory, coaching, and mentoring skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
•   Practical knowledge of office productivity tools (MS Office) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solutions.