WTS Energy is a global workforce solutions provider specializing in staffing, recruitment, manpower supply, project management, operations & maintenance, and training for the energy, infrastructure, and marine industries. Founded in 2000 by Jan Willem Scholten (initially as the job board Worldwideworker.com), WTS Energy has grown into a trusted partner supporting oil & gas, renewables (solar, wind, bioenergy), nuclear, and related sectors. It operates in over 50 countries with more than 20 offices (headquartered in The Hague, Netherlands) and supports thousands of contractors/consultants worldwide.
WTS Energy is recruiting to fill the position bellow:
Job Title: Internal Audit Manager
Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time
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.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online