Internal Audit Executive at Librod Energy Services Limited

Role Overview

• The Internal Audit Executive supports the Head of Internal Control 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.

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.