Job Description
Company Description Petroexcel Technology Services (P) Limited is a professionally managed design, engineering, and procurement services organization serving public and private sector clients in the oil and energy industries, including upstream, midstream, and downstream operations. The company delivers end-to-end engineering solutions across the full lifecycle of client projects, from concept design through commissioning. Its capabilities cover a wide range of processes, facilities, plants, equipment, and infrastructure, including production and processing facilities, storage and transportation systems, export terminals, and drilling equipment.
Petroexcel operates as a multi- and inter-disciplinary organization with in-house expertise in civil, structural, mechanical, piping, electrical, instrumentation, process engineering, and automation. The work environment involves close coordination with on-site technical and engineering teams handling procurement, construction, commissioning, and project management.
Role Description The Internal Audit Executive for the Oil & Gas operations in Nigeria will perform independent reviews of financial and operational processes to ensure compliance with internal controls, regulatory requirements, and company policies. This full-time, on-site role in Nigeria involves planning and conducting internal audits, preparing detailed audit reports, and recommending practical improvements to strengthen risk management and governance. Day-to-day responsibilities include evaluating financial audits and transaction records, analyzing key performance and control metrics, and verifying the accuracy and completeness of data.
The role also includes collaborating with finance, operations, and project teams to clarify findings, support corrective action plans, and monitor implementation of agreed recommendations.
The Internal Audit
Executive will contribute to continuous improvement of audit methodologies and support management in maintaining a robust control environment.
Qualifications
• Strong finance and financial audits skills, with the ability to review complex transactions and financial statements.
• Proficiency in preparing clear, structured audit reports and documenting findings and recommendations.
• Advanced analytical skills to assess internal controls, identify risks, and interpret data trends.
• Effective communication skills to engage with cross-functional teams and present audit results to management.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; professional certifications (e.g., CA, ACCA, CPA, CIA) are an advantage.
• Experience in internal audit, preferably within oil & gas, energy, or large industrial projects.
• Knowledge of internal control frameworks, risk management principles, and relevant financial regulations.
• Ability to work on-site in Nigeria, adapt to multicultural environments, and maintain high ethical standards and confidentiality.
