Internal Audit and Compliance Officer at Matrix Energy Group

JOB PURPOSE:

To ensure that the organisation operates within the boundaries of applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies while also identifying and mitigating risks.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Responsible for the review of payment vouchers.
• Review of monthly bank reconciliation statements.
• Review of monthly stock reconciliation.
• Maintain and ensure functionality of the POS terminals used at the Retail stations.
• Liaise with Banks and Retail stations on POS Charge-Back reconciliations and all POS related matter.
• Review of the GL accounts to ensure their accuracy with the Management accounts.
• Review the ERP process and drive all necessary improvements.
• Ensure the timely rendition of taxes and other statutory dues.
• Ensure prepayments & depreciation are updated correctly on the database in accordance with the company policies in a timely manner.
• Follow-up on audit findings to ensure adequacy and timeliness of correction.
• Ensure that policies and procedures are strictly adhered to in carrying out any Audit and Compliance functions.
• Work with the IACD team in identifying potential risks and areas of non-compliance within the organisation
• Any other tasks as assigned by the Line Manager.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

The ideal candidate must be of the following specification at the minimum.

• A degree in Accounting or any other Finance related course.
• Maximum of 2 years’ experience in Audit/Accounting.
• Good team orientation and able to work with all levels within the organization and external network.
• Excellent interpersonal skills (conflict resolution, customer service, complaints management and stakeholder management).
• Previous work experience in the Downstream Oil and Gas industry is desirable.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports.