Petroexcel Technology Services - Deputy Head - Internal Audit - CA/CMA

Deputy HOD - Internal Audit

Location: Lagos, Nigeria | 100% Onsite

Nationality: Indian Nationals Only

Eligibility Criteria:

- Experience: 12+ years of relevant Internal Audit experience

- Qualification: CA / CMA

- Industry Experience: Mandatory experience in Metals & Mining, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Petrochemicals, Chemicals, or CA Firm

- Nationality: Indian Nationals Only

- Location: Must be willing to relocate to Lagos, Nigeria

Role Overview :

The Deputy HOD Internal Audit will serve as a senior leader within the organization, overseeing the end-to-end audit lifecycle and ensuring the robustness of internal control frameworks. This role involves close collaboration with the Board of Directors, executive leadership, and departmental heads to identify systemic risks and drive process improvements. By providing independent assurance and strategic insights, the incumbent directly influences the firm's governance posture and supports sustainable business growth across complex regulatory environments.

Key Responsibilities:

- Design and execute comprehensive risk-based audit plans to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and operational efficiency for high-stakes client projects.

- Lead and mentor a team of audit professionals, fostering a culture of technical excellence and objective reporting to ensure high-quality deliverables.

- Present detailed audit findings and actionable recommendations to senior stakeholders and audit committees to facilitate informed decision-making.

- Monitor compliance with local and international regulatory standards, ensuring the organization remains ahead of evolving legal and industry-specific requirements.

- Conduct special investigations and ad-hoc reviews to address emerging business risks or identified control weaknesses within the organization.

- Core Requirement: Strong hands-on experience in Internal Audit, Operational/Process Audit, Plant/Factory Audit, Risk & Controls is essential.

Candidates with purely Finance & Accounts, Statutory Audit, Taxation, IT Audit, or Banking backgrounds will not be considered.