About Company:
Workforce Group - Our client is a leading provider of integrated solutions in capital projects and well drilling, serving the oil and gas industry with a focus on safety, innovation, and operational excellence.
As part of its commitment to strong corporate governance and risk management, the company is recruiting strategic and experienced candidates to lead its internal audit and risk function in the capacity below:
Job Description:
- The Head, Internal Audit & Risk Management is responsible for overseeing the company’s audit strategy, risk framework, and internal control systems.
- This role ensures regulatory compliance, identifies operational risks, and supports the Board in maintaining robust governance.
- The successful candidate will lead a team of auditors and work cross-functionally with senior management to strengthen accountability and efficiency.
Work Environment:
- Dynamic and regulatory-driven oil & gas environment.
- Collaboration with executive management and external regulators.
- Occasional travel may be required.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a comprehensive, risk-based audit plan.
- Assess and improve internal control systems and risk management frameworks.
- Lead audits across operational, financial, compliance, and IT areas.
- Present audit findings and risk updates to executive leadership and the Board Committee.
- Investigate suspected fraud or compliance breaches.
- Oversee enterprise risk assessment and ensure timely risk mitigation.
- Coach and develop the internal audit team.
- Ensure alignment with IIA standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in internal audit, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
- Professional certification: ACA, FCA, CIA, ACCA, or CISA (required).
- Industry experience in oil & gas, energy, or capital projects is highly preferred.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Strong leadership and strategic planning ability.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Analytical and investigative mindset.
- Deep knowledge of auditing frameworks and enterprise risk management.
- High integrity and sound judgment.
Salary
Very attractiveApplication Closing Date: 11th July, 2025
Application Instructions:
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Job Information
Deadline
11/07/2025
Job Type
Full-time
Industry
Audit
Work Level
Experienced
City
Port Harcourt
State
Rivers
Country
Nigeria