• Application Deadline:
• Position: Internal Control Officer



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 2 - 5 years



• Location Rivers




• City Port Harcourt




• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  
  

Reports to: Internal Control Lead

Role Overview

• The Internal Control Officer is responsible for evaluating, strengthening, and monitoring the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls across operational, financial, and compliance processes.


• The role ensures adherence to internal policies, regulatory requirements, contract terms, and industry best practices to safeguard company assets, improve operational efficiency, and reduce business risks.

Responsibilities

• Support the development, implementation, and continuous enhancement of the company’s Internal control Framework in line with COSO, ISO 9001, and oil & gas industry standards.


• Ensure all business units maintain updated Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) aligned with approved governance structures.


• Conduct periodic process reviews to validate compliance with SOPs, policies, contract obligations, and regulatory requirements


• Perform walkthroughs, spot checks, and control testing across operational, financial, supply chain, and project functions.


• Identify control gaps, process risks, and inefficiencies.


• Monitor adherence to procedures in Procurement, Logistics, Engineering, Project Execution, Fabrication, and Field Operations.


• Review project documentation (POs, BOQs, job cards, variations, contracts, material requisitions, timesheets, etc.).


• Validate cost controls, budget compliance, material utilization, and contractor performance compliance.


• Review and validate financial transactions, reconciliations, approvals, and documentation.


• Support controls over inventory, warehouses, asset management, fueling, and material movements.


• Ensure appropriate segregation of duties and preventive controls.


• Monitor adherence to group governance policies including Compliance, Anti-Bribery & Corruption (ABAC), whistleblowing, code of conduct, AML/CFT, and HSE standards.


• Participate in the investigation of alleged control breaches, fraud, and misconduct.


• Track remediation actions from audit findings, risk assessments, and management reviews.


• Provide advisory support on process improvement and internal control strengthening.


• Any other duty as assigned by your Line Manager.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess a B.Sc. Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.


• Professional certifications (or progress toward): ICAN, ACCA, CIA, CISA, CRMA, ISO 9001 Lead Auditor or equivalent.


• Must have 2 - 5 years’ experience in Internal Control, Audit, Risk Management, or Compliance, preferably within Oil & Gas or a similar high-risk industry.


• Proven track record of implementing and monitoring internal control frameworks in large or complex organizations.


• Good understanding of contract compliance, procurement processes, inventory management, cost control, and project accounting


• Experience in Oil & Gas, EPC, Energy Services, or Project-Driven environment is strongly preferred.

Competencies:

• Solid understanding of internal control frameworks (COSO/ERM).


• Strong analytical, investigative, and documentation skills.


• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Power BI, Word, PowerPoint).


• Ability to work across functions and manage multiple assignments.


• Strong ethics, confidentiality, and attention to detail.


• High level of integrity, accountability, and ethics.


• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.


• Ability to collaborate across departments and manage stakeholder expectations.


• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and follow-up abilities.


• Ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities under pressure.