Internal Audit and Risk Manager

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement internal audit strategies, policies, and procedures to enhance operational transparency.
• Prepare annual risk-based internal audit plans and programmes for Board Finance & Strategy Committee approval.
• Execute approved audit plans, including special reviews requested by Management or the Board Committee.
• Review and update the audit universe and strategy in line with business changes and risk assessments.
• Document audit work across the ORCA spectrum through to findings and conclusions.
• Follow up on agreed corrective action plans with process owners to ensure timely implementation.
• Update and maintain the Internal Audit Operating Procedures Manual.
• Liaise with all departments to ensure successful delivery of audit plans and recommendations.
• Collaborate with Compliance & Risk Management to prepare quarterly internal control effectiveness reports for the Board.
• Investigate significant breaches of the Code of Business Conduct and suspected fraud cases.
• Prepare and present audit and investigation results to Executive Management and the Board Committee.
• Draft reports on management’s actions to address audit findings and recommend further follow-up where needed.
• Coordinate with internal/external assurance bodies and drive IT audits across systems, databases, and networks.

Requirements

• Minimum of a First Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or related discipline.
• MBA or Master’s degree in a relevant field is an added advantage.
• Professional certification required (ACA, ACCA, CIA, CFE, CISA, CRMA, etc.).
• 8–12 years progressive experience in Internal Audit, Risk Management, and Compliance.
• Prior experience in an Audit and Accounting firm is required.
• Must have experience in the Upstream Oil & Gas industry.