Risk & Internal Control Supervisor at Ralds & Agate

Mission / Purpose of the Job

• Responsible for establishing and maintaining effective risk management and control systems across the organization’s upstream oil and gas operations.
• The role ensures compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards, while also fostering a culture of accountability and operational excellence.
• By integrating risk insights into decision-making and continuously updating control frameworks, to minimize exposure to financial, operational, and compliance risks, while supporting long-term value creation.

Job Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain robust internal control frameworks and risk mitigation policies tailored to upstream oil and gas operations.
• Establish procedures that ensure compliance with IFRS/GAAP, regulatory standards, and corporate governance policies.
• Partner with internal and external auditors by providing documentation, addressing audit findings, and implementing remediation plans.
• Conduct enterprise-wide and project-specific risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and recommend corrective measures.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of risk controls, reporting gaps or exceptions promptly.
• Develop and deliver training programs to finance teams and other business units on compliance requirements and internal controls.
• Update and refine risk strategies, ensuring timely communication to leadership and alignment with corporate objectives.
• Continuously monitor the risk landscape for emerging threats, regulatory changes, and industry trends.

Requirements
Education / Business Degree:

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related discipline; a Master’s degree is an advantage.
• Professional certification in risk, controls, or audit (e.g., CIA, CRMA, CISA, ACA, ACCA) preferred.

Work Experience:

• Minimum 8 years experience in internal control, risk management, or audit, ideally within the upstream oil and gas or energy sector.

Competencies, Skills & Attributes:
Knowledge:

• Knowledge, experience and proficiency demonstrated in all the activities described above.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS/GAAP, SOX compliance, and oil & gas industry regulatory frameworks.
• Proven track record of designing and implementing effective risk and control systems.

Skills:

• Proficiency in risk management and audit tools, Oracle Fusion, and data analytics tools.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.

Behavioural Attributes:

• Strong personal Integrity that is attested by character witnesses
• Proactive self-starter • Assertive and tenacious nature
• Very good EQ
• Ability to work with all levels of management, build partnerships and teams
• Highly organized and able to adapt quickly to changing priorities