Head, Internal Audit at Workforce Group Full Time NEW

Job Title: Head, Internal Audit

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports To: Managing Director / CEO
Accountable To: Board Audit, Risk & Finance Committee

Job Summary

• The Head, Internal Audit & Risk Management is responsible for overseeing the company’s audit strategy, risk framework, and internal control systems.
• This role ensures regulatory compliance, identifies operational risks, and supports the Board in maintaining robust governance.
• The successful candidate will lead a team of auditors and work cross-functionally with senior management to strengthen accountability and efficiency.

Work Environment:

• Dynamic and regulatory-driven oil & gas environment.
• Collaboration with executive management and external regulators.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive, risk-based audit plan.
• Assess and improve internal control systems and risk management frameworks.
• Lead audits across operational, financial, compliance, and IT areas.
• Present audit findings and risk updates to executive leadership and the Board Committee.
• Investigate suspected fraud or compliance breaches.
• Oversee enterprise risk assessment and ensure timely risk mitigation.
• Coach and develop the internal audit team.
• Ensure alignment with IIA standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in internal audit, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Professional certification: ACA, FCA, CIA, ACCA, or CISA (required).
• Industry experience in oil & gas, energy, or capital projects is highly preferred.

Key Skills:

• Strong leadership and strategic planning ability.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Analytical and investigative mindset.
• Deep knowledge of auditing frameworks and enterprise risk management.
• High integrity and sound judgment.

Application Closing Date
11th July, 2025.

Note: Only qualified candidates will be contacted.