Job Openings at Oando Plc

Oando Plc is one of Africa’s largest integrated energy solutions provider with a proud heritage. It has a primary listing on the Nigeria Stock Exchange and a secondary listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. With shared values of Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Passion and Professionalism (TRIPP).

We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:

1.) Assistant Manager, Internal Audit

Job Location: Lagos
Job Title: Full-Time
Directly reports to: Internal Audit Manager
Indirectly reports to: Deputy Divisional Manager Internal Audit
Supervises: Senior Internal Audit Officer, Internal Audit Officers

Job Purpose

• The Assistant Manager, Internal Audit’s primary responsibility is to plan, organize and coordinate the implementation of complex audit projects within the approved plan across the Oando group as it relates to business processes, operations, and financial reporting.
• This job incumbent has responsibility for leading the execution of projects within the audit plan and other day-to-day activities of the unit as assigned by the Manager, Internal Audit to achieve objectives consistent with the group’s corporate strategy and business goals.
• This is achieved by performing and supervising the execution of procedures assessing the adequacy of Governance, Risk Management and Control processes within the organization; and conducting periodic independent assessments of business processes and financial reporting.

Main Responsibility Areas
Strategic:

• Lead the execution of multiple complex activities and supervises subordinates in performing procedures to provide reasonable assurance that risk management, control, and governance systems are functioning as intended and will enable the organization’s objectives and goals to be met.
• Provide inputs and participate in the development of annual audit plan, support the Internal Audit Manager in management and coordination of all internal audit work.
• Hold an overall awareness and knowledge of every function within the entities, in terms of service area, business strategic direction, key deliverables and resources comprising financial, people and systems.
• Execute audit programs to provide independent assurance on achievement of business objectives and adequacies of their systems and controls and advise on improvements for both compliance with policies and best practice to generate efficiency.
• Maintain a high standard of customer service and responsiveness in accordance with Oando’s core values (TRIPP). Maintain high standards of staff conduct and integrity and participate in the development and implementation of training needs for subordinates

Strategic:

• Support the Internal Audit Manager in preparing the annual risk assessment and internal audit plan
• Participate in the development of audit programs, coordinate the implementation of audit work programs and preparation of audit reports.
• Ensure efficient and effective execution of annual audit plan
• Assist in tracking of audit recommendation implementation and perform follow-up procedures where needed
• Discuss audit findings with process operators to ensure all relevant details
• Supervise and review the work of subordinates and other auditors, including loan staff retained from external professional services firms
• Maintain required audit documentation for each audit in accordance with the Oando Internal Audit Methodology and IIA standards
• Coordinate with other audit, risk management and/or compliance functions in the company, as well as the company’s external auditors, particularly with respect to audit planning and knowledge sharing
• Assist the Internal Audit Manager on internal investigations
• Perform assigned tasks efficiently and ensure departmental metrics and performance indicators are achieved.
• Provide on-the-job training and development to subordinates and loaned staff
• Performs other activities as may be assigned by the Internal Audit Manager from time to time
• Monitor compliance with the laid down policies, processes, and procedures
• Review the financial statements and the procedures underlying the preparation of the financial statements

Key Performance Indicators

• The percent of the approved audit plan completed
• Compliance with the Internal Audit methodology and IIA standards
• The percent of audits completed within 110% of budget
• Quality and timeliness of reports and updates
• Quality of audit documentation and work papers

Person Specifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or other related area
• A minimum of 7 years of combined post-qualification experience in Audit and Risk Management, including at least 4 years of audit experience focused on the review of business processes, risk assessment, and financial controls.
• Membership of a recognized Accounting Professional Body (ACA / ACCA, or equivalent ) will be added advantage

Core Competencies:

• Knowledge of the oil and gas industry
• Knowledge of financial reporting and financial reporting standards
• Project management
• High level of self-motivation, determination, and confidence in own abilities
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and divide your time between work and study
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Numeracy and a strong aptitude for mathematics
• Excellent problem-solving skills and clear logical thinking
• A keen interest in the financial system combined with excellent commercial awareness
• Ability to work to deadlines, under pressure, and the willingness to put in the extra hours when needed
• Ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel. PowerPoint)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including good presentation and report writing skills
• Passion for delivering an exceptional client service
• Good analytical and organizational abilities
• Proven track record of establishing and maintaining strong relationships with clients.

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2.) Assistant Manager, Internal Control

Job Location: Lagos
Job Title: Full-Time
Directly reports to: Manager Internal Controls
Indirectly reports to: Deputy Divisional Manager Internal Audit
Supervises: Senior Internal Control Officers, Internal Control Officers, Outsourced and Third-Party Control Officers

Job Purpose

• The Assistant Manager, Internal Controls supports the effective implementation and maintenance of the organization’s internal controls framework in alignment with the company’s strategic objectives, regulatory requirements, and partner expectations.
• Working under the guidance of the Internal Controls Manager, this role assists in overseeing internal control activities and contributes to ongoing monitoring, assessment, and improvement efforts.

Key Responsibilities 

• The Incumbent promotes a strong internal control culture by supporting adherence to professional standards such as COSO or equivalent frameworks.
• This role requires professionalism, attention to detail, and a commitment to continuous improvement in internal control practices.

Main Responsibility Areas
Strategic:

• Support the evaluation of governance, risk management, and internal control systems by assisting in reviews and assessments that provide reasonable assurance these systems are functioning effectively to support the achievement of the organization’s objectives.
• Assist the Manager, Internal Controls and other stakeholders in aligning the internal control framework with enterprise risk management and compliance requirements.
• Contribute to the planning and coordination of audits conducted by partners and regulatory agencies and assist in tracking remediation plans for findings from such engagements.
• Develop a solid understanding of key business processes, strategic priorities, and the systems, people, and financial resources that support them to provide relevant control insights.
• Provide support in evaluating the adequacy of internal controls across key business processes, including IT systems, to help ensure alignment with business objectives and regulatory compliance
• Assist in the preparation of reports and dashboards that offer insight into the effectiveness of internal controls, opportunities for improvement, and the adoption of best practices to drive operational efficiency.
• Help promote a culture of strong internal controls by supporting the integration of control responsibilities into business operations and encouraging accountability at all levels.
• Contribute to the maintenance of high standards of internal control awareness and ethical conduct across the organization, in line with Oando’s core values (TRIPP).
• Support efforts to enhance the integrity of organizational data, systems, and processes by participating in the continuous improvement of the internal control framework.
• Ensure internal control activities are in line with established standards such as COSO, and support their integration with broader compliance, risk management, and governance initiatives

Operational:

• Assist in the development and implementation of an enterprise-wide internal control framework by supporting documentation, testing, and reporting activities.
• Support the identification and assessment of inherent and emerging risks across operational and support functions and help define corresponding control requirements to mitigate these risks.
• Contribute to the assessment and enhancement of controls embedded within key business processes to promote operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation.
• Monitor and follow up on the status of control remediation plans and action items arising from internal audits, risk assessments, and external reviews, ensuring timely resolution and escalation as needed.
• Provide guidance and oversight to junior internal controls staff as required, and coordinate efforts with other assurance teams such as Internal Audit, Risk, Compliance, and External Audit.
• Ensure accurate and consistent documentation of internal controls, process flows, and testing outcomes to support audit readiness and compliance efforts.
• Assist in coordinating control review activities across departments and encourage collaboration to embed internal controls into new systems, projects, and business initiatives.
• Support the Manager, Internal Controls by preparing relevant inputs for control-related presentations to Executive Management and the Audit Committee.
• Participate in special projects, investigations, or advisory reviews involving control assessments or enhancement of governance frameworks, as assigned.
• Contribute to the development and tracking of performance metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) for internal control activities and support overall risk awareness initiatives.
• Assist in the design and delivery of training programs aimed at increasing internal control understanding and capability across the organization.
• Provide input on improvements to internal policies, procedures, and systems to enhance control effectiveness and reduce operational and compliance risks.
• Perform other related tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the Manager, Internal Controls in support of the function’s strategic goals

Key Performance Indicators

• Percentage of key business processes with documented and tested internal controls in line with the internal control framework (e.g., COSO).
• Timeliness and effectiveness of control remediation, measured by the percentage of identified control deficiencies that are resolved within agreed timelines.
• Number and severity of control issues raised by internal or external auditors, or regulatory bodies, attributable to control weaknesses.
• Percentage of high-risk areas with implemented and functioning controls, as determined through risk assessments and control reviews.
• Percentage of control self-assessments or walkthroughs completed versus the annual plan.
• Quality and timeliness of internal control reports and dashboards, including actionable recommendations and follow-up tracking.
• Stakeholder satisfaction score from process/control owners, based on surveys or feedback following control assessments or support engagements.
• Reduction in repeat control deficiencies, indicating improvement in sustainability of control enhancements.
• Level of integration of internal controls into new systems or process changes, tracked by early involvement in project reviews or process redesigns.
• Compliance with internal controls methodology and applicable frameworks or standards (e.g., COSO, SOX if applicable).

Person Specifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or other related area
• A minimum of 7 years of combined post qualification experience in audit and risk management, 3 years of which must have been at Management level.
• Membership of a recognized Accounting Professional Body (ACA / ACCA, or equivalent ) will be added advantage

Core Competencies:

• Good understanding of the Oil and Gas industry, including key operational and regulatory risks.
• Foundational experience in internal control design, assessment, and monitoring.
• Working knowledge of Information Systems control principles and their application in business processes.
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as Oracle ERP and SAP; practical experience in a control-related capacity within these environments is an advantage.
• Ability to support enterprise-wide risk assessments by assisting in the identification of key operational, financial, and technology-related risks.
• Experience assisting in the development or implementation of internal control frameworks, policies, or procedures aimed at strengthening governance.
• Basic proficiency in evaluating the effectiveness of controls in ERP systems, particularly Oracle and SAP, with the willingness to deepen knowledge.
• Competence in control testing, process documentation, and monitoring of remediation actions.
• Solid organizational and coordination skills to support multiple control initiatives and audits concurrently.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify potential control gaps and support the design of risk-based solutions.
• Ability to draft clear and concise reports and presentations for internal use; confident in presenting findings to internal stakeholders.
• Self-driven and proactive, with a collaborative mindset and willingness to work across functions to support effective control implementation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); familiarity with control monitoring tools such as TeamMate is an added advantage.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Adaptable to dynamic work environments, able to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain attention to detail

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3.) Senior Internal Audit Officer

Job Location: Lagos
Job Title: Full-Time
Directly reports to: Assistant Manager (Internal Audit)
Indirectly reports to: Manager (Internal Audit)
Supervises: Internal Internal Audit Officers

Purpose

• The Senior Internal Audit Officer’s primary responsibility is to facilitate the achievement of the Audit function’s objectives by participating in the execution of less complex audit activities and investigations.
• This job incumbent has responsibility for implementing the day-to-day functions of the Internal Audit department, to achieve objectives consistent with the group’s corporate strategy and business goals.
• This is achieved by conducting periodic and continuous independent assessments of the adequacy of business processes and controls as well as level of compliance with company policies and procedures.
• The Senior Internal Audit Officer supports in the execution of business process, operations, financial and Joint Venture audits, Production Sharing Contract audits, fraud detection and investigations as may be required from time to time.

Main Responsibility Areas

• Participate in the identification and evaluation of business risks associated with strategic and operational objectives of the organisation.
• Evaluate the adequacy of process design and the effectiveness of controls in meeting business and control objectives
• Execute developed test plans for each engagement to achieve set audit objectives and address risk exposures within the organisation.
• Ensure proper documentation of audit work papers, findings and recommendations in accordance with the methodology
• Assisting with engagement administration including preparation of project plans, budgets and minutes of meetings
• To participate and prepare reports in the periodic and annual stock count exercise and crude fiscalization exercise and ensure that the activities are carried out in line with the company's procedures
• Provide on the job training to internal audit officers on assigned tasks
• Performs review of work done by internal audit officers
• Participate in the execution of audits and ensure efficient and effective execution of annual audit plan
• Ensure delivery of assigned audit tasks in a timely manner
• Ensure compliance with audit methodology and provide input to the development of audit work programs
• Perform procedures to assess compliance with the laid down policies, processes and procedures
• Review systems and procedures across all business areas and recommend improvements to existing processes and procedures, where appropriate
• Participate in investigations of control breaches, as may be necessary from time to time
• Perform other activities as assigned by Superiors

Key Performance Indicators

• Quality of audit documentation and work papaers
• Timeliness of audit deliverables

Job Specification

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Computer Science or related area
• A minimum of 4 years of cognate experience in a structured business environment with at least 3 years' experience in review of business processess, risks, controls and financials.
• Membership of a recognized Accounting Professional Body (ACA / ACCA, or equivalent ) will be added advantage

Core Competencies:

• Knowledge of the Oil & Gas Industry
• Knowledge of business process, risks and controls
• Knowledge of Risk Management and Internal Control Framework
• High level of self-motivation, determination and confidence in your abilities
• Proficient in the use of ACL and Microsoft Suites
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent problem-solving skills and clear logical thinking
• A keen interest in the financial system combined with excellent commercial awareness
• Ability to work to deadlines, under pressure, and the willingness to put in the extra hours when needed.
• Ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including good presentation and documentation skills
• Passion for delivering an exceptional client service
• Good analytical and organizational abilities
• Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with clients

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