Internal Auditor

About this role

An Internal Auditor role based in Owerri, Imo is open with Cocean Nigeria Integrated Limited, an oil and gas company in the downstream sector. The position targets someone with practical auditing experience in the petroleum industry to strengthen internal controls, ensure accurate product and financial reconciliations and prevent revenue leakages. The work involves auditing cash collections, accounts, supplier payments and expenses, reconciling stock records and related documents, and reporting to management. It also covers compliance checks, audits of purchases, sales, receipts and deliveries, and investigating discrepancies and suspected fraud. The role may require travel and is suitable for candidates with accounting or finance qualifications and relevant audit experience. Prior experience in petroleum marketing or depot operations is preferred, along with knowledge of inventory management and revenue assurance.

What you would do

• Audit cash collections, customer accounts, supplier payments and expenses.
• Reconcile stock records, tank dip readings, loading tickets, waybills and delivery notes.
• Conduct periodic operational and financial audits and prepare management reports.
• Review compliance with internal policies, procedures and industry regulations.
• Audit petroleum product purchases, sales, receipts, dispatches and deliveries.
• Recommend improvements to internal controls and monitor corrective actions.
• Investigate stock shortages, product losses, financial discrepancies and suspected fraud.

What they are asking for

• High integrity, analytical ability, attention to detail, willingness to travel when required.
• ICAN, ACCA or equivalent qualification is an advantage.
• 3–5 years of relevant auditing experience, preferably in petroleum marketing or oil and gas operations.
• Knowledge of petroleum product inventory management, stock reconciliation and revenue assurance.
• BSc or HND in Accounting, Finance or related discipline.
• Strong understanding of internal controls, fraud detection and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting or ERP systems.

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