Audit Coordinator

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Audit Coordinator

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time

Key Deliverables

• The role ensures compliance with policies, laws, and regulations while safeguarding company assets and enhancing governance. The position also supports continuous improvement, fraud prevention initiatives, and overall control awareness across business units.
• The Audit Coordinator is responsible for conducting risk-based internal audits, evaluating the effectiveness of internal control systems, and performing fraud investigations and whistle-blowing reviews within the organisation.

Key Roles and Responsibilities
Internal Audit & Assurance:

• Prepare and maintain complete audit working papers, testing schedules, and evidence documentation.
• Contribute to the development and execution of the annual audit plan using a risk-based approach.
• Evaluate business processes to identify control weaknesses, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities.
• Conduct operational, financial, IT, and compliance audits to assess control effectiveness.

Fraud Investigation & Whistle-blowing Reviews:

• Monitor and follow up on implementation of investigation recommendations and recovery efforts.
• Perform forensic reviews of transactions, documents, and digital records to identify irregularities.
• Conduct fraud and misconduct investigations, including planning, evidence gathering, interviews, data analysis, and reporting.
• Liaise with Legal, HR, and Compliance where required to support investigation outcomes.
• Prepare fraud investigation reports detailing findings, responsible parties, losses, and recommended corrective actions.
• Manage whistle-blowing cases, ensuring confidentiality and proper escalation procedures.

Risk Management & Controls Assessment:

• Recommend process and control improvements to strengthen internal control environment.
• Support development and implementation of fraud prevention programs, red-flag indicators, and staff sensitization activities.
• Perform risk assessments to identify areas of potential fraud and emerging business risks.

Compliance & Governance:

• Support external audits, regulatory reviews, and management assurance initiatives.
• Promote ethical culture and control awareness through training and engagement sessions.
• Ensure organizational practices comply with internal policies, regulatory provisions, and professional standards.

Reporting & Stakeholder Engagement:

• Prepare timely internal audit and special reports (e.g. investigation reports) with high-quality insights and recommendations.
• Maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders within the organization.

Quality, Health, Safety & Environment:

• Take responsibility for their health & safety and those of stake holders across Oilserv business.

Job Requirements & Qualifications

• Recognized professional in Accounting, Risk Management, and Internal Audit.
• CIA, ACA, ACCA, CPA, OR equivalent audit qualification
• Working knowledge of IIA Standards, fraud risk frameworks, regulatory requirements, and forensic audit techniques.
• CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner) or forensic accounting certification is highly desirable.
• Must posses proven experience working in the banking or audit environment.
• A minimum of Bachelor’s Degree from arecognized university or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years relevant work experience in internal audit, risk management, compliance, or forensic review.
• Experience in conducting investigations, interviewing, and evidence handling is an added advantage.