Internal Audit Manager

Internal Audit Manager

WTS Energy is the leading Consultant/Manpower Supply company to the international Oil, Gas and Energy industry. We supply Consultants to the Projects and Operations of our Clients. We also perform Outsourcing Services like Project Recruitment Campaigns and Workforce Management in Oil and Gas regions around the world. We operate globally with offices in 16 countries.

Internal Audit Manager Job Type: Full Time, Onsite Qualification: BA/BSc/HND, MBA/MSc/MA, Professional Certificate Experience: 7 years Location: Rivers City: Port Harcourt Job Field: Finance / Accounting / Audit

Job Summary

The Internal Audit Manager is responsible for ensuring accountability across all internal organisational procedures and industry rules. This role involves studying accounting records, preparing compliance reports, and supervising company workflows to ensure alignment with standards. The manager will also understand record-keeping processes and offer recommendations for improvement, reporting to the Head of Risk, Controllership & Audit.

Responsibilities

• Design and prepare the annual Audit Plan using a risk-based approach to ensure compliance with internal regulations and policies.
• Develop and maintain internal audit procedures, incorporating best practices and addressing specific risk management areas.
• Undertake the approved internal audit plan in line with agreed procedures, liaising with all parties.
• Conduct audits of policy and compliance to standards, examining documentation and completing standard paperwork to confirm internal controls.
• Present summarized findings on audit results and trends, and analyse results to recommend corrective actions for management.
• Make recommendations to avoid fraud and reduce waste, and assess best practices for the organisation.
• Update auditees on findings and the audit process, and follow up on corrective actions and management responses.
• Prepare reports and preserve audit documentation, identifying common issues and proposing systematic improvements.
• Provide education and training to staff to build audit and risk awareness within the organisation.
• Design and maintain the internal control framework, identifying key controls and evaluating their effectiveness periodically.

Requirements

Required:

• B.Sc degree in Accounting, Finance, Auditing, or equivalent.
• Professional qualification such as ICA, ACCA, or CIIA.
• 7 years of experience in auditing and control roles, with 3 years in a senior management position.
• Strong communication, relationship management, critical thinking, and negotiation skills.
• Proven understanding and application of risk management frameworks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft O365 suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and SAP.
• Deep understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

Preferred:

• Master’s degree.
• Experience working within the Oil & Gas sector.
• Prior work experience showing increasing responsibility in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Good knowledge of project management skills.
• Knowledge of legal and financial systems.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Health and wellness benefits.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Hybrid working arrangements.
• Generous paid time off.
• Supportive and collaborative team culture.

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