Senior Internal Audit and Compliance Officer Job at Matrix Energy Group

Matrix Energy Group is a rapidly growing indigenous and integrated Oil Marketing and Trading Company in Nigeria, which was incorporated November 25, 2004.

Over the years, Matrix Energy has grown from a modest supply and distribution operation to a fully integrated petroleum products marketing and trading company with clients and suppliers all over the world.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Senior Internal Audit and Compliance Officer

Job Opening ID: MEL1081
Job Location: Ikoyi, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Oil & Gas

Job Description


  • The employee in this position is mainly responsible for the internal audits of the Matrix Finance and Accounts Unit.
  • All processes, activities, procurement, and transactions of the afore-mentioned units shall be closely monitored and audited by the employee in this position.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

  • Accountable for the coordination of the IACD team in Lagos.
  • Conduct a thorough review of all payment vouchers.
  • Conduct thorough review of monthly bank reconciliation statements.
  • Review of the ERP process and proffer initiatives for improvement.
  • Ensure the timely rendition of Taxes and other statutory dues.
  • Responsible for the review of monthly stock reconciliation.
  • Administration of the Retail POS terminals and chargebacks.
  • Conduct reviews of GL accounts to ensure management accounts accuracy.
  • Manage credit review and risk management.
  • Ensure prepayments & depreciation is being updated correctly on the database in accordance with the company policies in a timely manner.
  • Follow-up of all audit findings to ensure adequacy and timeliness of corrections and resolutions.

Required Qualification

  • A Degree in Accounting or any other Finance related course.
  • ICAN/ACCA certification.
  • Applicant must be willing to travel outside Lagos as required.

Required Skills and Experience

  • Minimum of 7 years of experience performing audit functions in the Oil and Gas sector.
  • Experience in Downstream Oil and Gas is an added advantage.
  • Excellent communication, reporting and writing skills.
  • Good MS Office skills particularly in Excel, Word, and Power point.
  • Excellent analytical and investigative skills.
  • Excellent team player