Lead the development and execution of an independent, risk-based internal audit function that evaluates the effectiveness of governance, risk management and internal controls. The role will provide objective assurance and practical recommendations to protect Company assets, improve processes and strengthen accountability.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and maintain a risk-based annual internal audit plan for approval by the appropriate governance authority.
Lead audits and reviews across finance, trading, procurement, operations, marine activities, projects, IT, HR and other business processes.
Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, policies, procedures and delegated authorities.
Assess compliance with applicable laws, regulations, contracts, internal policies and governance requirements.
Review key business risks, including financial, operational, commercial, fraud, compliance, technology and third-party risks.
Plan and conduct audit engagements, including scoping, fieldwork, testing, evidence gathering, analysis and reporting.
Prepare clear audit reports identifying control gaps, root causes, risk implications and practical recommendations.
Agree action plans with process owners, assign accountable owners and monitor remediation to closure.
Conduct follow-up reviews and escalate overdue or inadequately addressed high-risk findings.
Investigate suspected fraud, misconduct, irregularities or control breaches when authorised, maintaining confidentiality and due process.
Provide advisory input on new systems, processes, projects and business initiatives without assuming management responsibility.
Coordinate with external auditors, regulators and other assurance providers to support effective assurance coverage.
Report significant findings, emerging risks and audit-plan progress to the Audit Committee or other designated governance body.
Lead and develop the internal audit team and promote professional standards, independence and continuous improvement.
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics or a related discipline.
Professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CIA, CISA or an equivalent recognised audit qualification is required or strongly preferred.
Minimum of 8 years' relevant audit, risk, controls or assurance experience, including experience leading audit assignments or teams.
Experience in energy, oil and gas, trading, logistics, marine, infrastructure or another complex operating environment is an advantage.
Strong knowledge of internal auditing standards, risk-based audit methodologies, internal controls and corporate governance.
Experience with audit management tools, data analysis and ERP environments is an advantage.
Key Competencies
Independence, objectivity and professional scepticism.
Risk assessment, analytical thinking and investigative capability.
Strong report writing and executive communication.
Stakeholder management and constructive challenge.
Confidentiality, integrity and sound judgment.
Planning, team leadership and follow-through.
Key Success Measures
Delivery of the approved risk-based audit plan.
Quality and relevance of audit findings and recommendations.
Timely closure of agreed management actions, especially high-risk items.
Improvement in control maturity and reduction in repeat findings.
Effective communication of significant risks to governance bodies.