HEAD, INTERNAL AUDIT & RISK AT AMAIDEN ENERGY NIGERIA LIMITED | INTERNAL AUDIT & RISK JOBS IN LAGOS

About Company:

Amaiden Energy Nigeria Limited (formerly Moody International Nigeria Limited) was established in 1996 as a partnership between Moody International Group and Nigerian investors. Since commencing operations in March 1997 the company continues to grow and exerts its presence in numerous Projects in the Nigeria Oil and Gas Industry

Job Description:

We are seeking a strategic and seasoned Head, Internal Audit & Risk to join our team. This senior, Board-facing leadership position is critical to our governance structure, providing independent assurance to the Board Audit Committee. The successful candidate will lead the development and execution of enterprise-wide risk management strategies and internal audit functions to protect our operational integrity, financial performance, and regulatory compliance.

Requirements:

• Strategic Oversight: Develop and implement robust risk management strategies, including loss prevention, contingency planning, and risk transfer, to minimize organizational exposure.

• Risk Intelligence: Conduct thorough risk assessments, analyze internal/external data to identify emerging threats, and maintain dynamic risk maps and heat charts.

• Business Continuity: Oversee the development of disaster recovery and business continuity plans, conducting regular simulations to ensure operational resilience.

• Culture of Compliance: Lead risk awareness training across all organizational levels, fostering a proactive risk-conscious culture.

• Stakeholder Liaison: Serve as the primary point of contact for regulators, external auditors, and third-party risk management entities.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Audit Governance: Design and execute a risk-based Annual Internal Audit Plan aligned with the company’s strategic objectives and the Board Audit Committee’s requirements.

• Comprehensive Audits: Lead reviews across financial, operational, IT, and compliance domains, covering subsidiaries, joint ventures (JVs), and special purpose vehicles.

• Control Optimization: Assess the effectiveness of financial reporting and operational controls, providing actionable recommendations to bridge identified gaps.

• Reporting & Follow-up: Prepare insightful audit reports highlighting root causes and risk implications, while tracking the remediation of findings to ensure timely resolution.

Salary

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