Senior Auditor

Matrix Energy Group is seeking a Senior Auditor in Nigeria to oversee internal audit activities for the Finance and Accounts Unit. Responsibilities include reviewing financial processes, ensuring compliance, and assessing internal controls. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, relevant professional qualifications, and 8-10 years of experience in the upstream oil and gas industry. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office are required.
Job Description
Job Purpose:

The Senior Auditor is responsible for executing internal audit activities relating to the Matrix Finance and Accounts Unit, ensuring the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, accuracy of financial records, compliance with company policies, and adherence to regulatory requirements. The role involves reviewing financial processes, transactions, and systems, identifying risks, and following up on audit findings to ensure timely remediation.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
• Conduct detailed reviews of payment vouchers to ensure accuracy, authorization, and compliance with approved policies.
• Review monthly bank reconciliation statements and investigate reconciling items or anomalies.
• Review monthly stock reconciliation reports to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Perform periodic reviews of general ledger (GL) accounts to ensure the integrity and accuracy of management accounts.
• Review prepayments and depreciation schedules to ensure timely and accurate updates in line with company policy.
• Review ERP processes, identify control gaps, and recommend process and system improvements.
• Support credit review and risk management activities by assessing exposure, controls, and compliance.
• Ensure timely and accurate rendition of taxes and other statutory obligations, in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
• Monitor compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Prepare clear, concise audit reports highlighting findings, risks, and recommendations.
• Track and follow up on audit findings to ensure timely and adequate resolution of identified issues.
• Escalate unresolved issues and significant control weaknesses to the Group Head, IACD.

Requirements

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• ICAN, ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification is mandatory.
• Minimum of 8-10 years' experience in the upstream oil and gas industry.
• CISA (Systems Audit) certification and prior audit experience within the upstream oil & gas sector is required.
• Strong working knowledge of internal controls, audit methodologies, and risk management practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel.
• Excellent analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills.