Head of Audit & Compliance at Coisco Integrated Resources & Petroleum Limited (2 Openings)

COISCO Integrated Resources and Petroleum Limited is a proudly indigenous Oil & Gas company operating in Nigeria’s downstream sector. Incorporated as a Limited Liability Company in 2006, the company commenced full operations in December 2007 and has since grown into a trusted name within the industry.

At COISCO, integrity, excellence, service, and respect form the core values that drive everything we do. We are committed to delivering quality products and services with excellence, ensuring that our operations consistently meet industry standards and customer expectations. Our business activities cut across haulage and retail sales, with product lines that include Petrol (PMS), Diesel (AGO), Kerosene (DPK), Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), and Lubricants. Our head office is strategically located at KM 10, Onitsha–Owerri Road, Ogbaku, Imo State, serving as the operational hub for our expanding network.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Audit & Compliance

Locations: Ogbaku and Mbaitoli - Imo
Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

• We are seeking a highly experienced, ethical, and strategic professional to serve as Head of Audit, Governance & HSE. This role provides leadership in ensuring the organisation’s operations are transparent, compliant, risk-resilient, safe, and aligned with global best practices.
• The ideal candidate will lead the internal audit function, champion corporate governance, oversee compliance structures, manage enterprise-wide risk, and ensure the highest standards of Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE). This is a senior leadership role requiring experience, depth, and immediate availability.

Key Responsibilities
Internal Audit Leadership:

• Lead and oversee the entire internal audit function across all business units and locations.
• Design and implement a standardised audit framework, methodology, and annual audit plan.
• Ensure independent evaluation of financial, operational, and compliance processes.
• Strengthen internal controls and ensure accountability across the organisation.
• Provide strategic insights to management on audit outcomes and organisational risks.

Corporate Governance:

• Develop and enforce governance frameworks that uphold transparency, ethics, and organisational integrity.
• Monitor adherence to company policies, delegations of authority, and decision-making protocols.
• Drive continual improvement in organisational governance systems.

Compliance Management:

• Ensure full compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
• Conduct compliance reviews, enforce adherence to SOPs, and implement corrective actions.
• Keep management informed of all compliance gaps and emerging compliance risks.

Risk Management:

• Design and manage an enterprise-wide risk management framework.
• Conduct risk assessments covering financial, operational, environmental, and reputational risks.
• Recommend preventive and mitigating controls across departments.
• Ensure periodic risk reporting and follow-up on risk treatment plans.

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Oversight:

• Oversee implementation of HSE policies, hazard identification, and risk control measures.
• Ensure workplace safety, staff awareness, and compliance with safety regulations.
• Conduct routine HSE audits and site inspections.
• Lead incident investigations and ensure preventive measures are enforced.

Quality Assurance & Operational Standards:

• Develop operational checklists, QA procedures, and standard operating practices.
• Conduct quality audits to ensure consistent service and operational excellence.
• Provide insight to enhance efficiency, reduce operational leakages, and strengthen accountability.

Reporting & Leadership:

• Prepare and present high-level audit, compliance, HSE, and risk reports to management.
• Lead and mentor the audit and compliance teams for improved performance.
• Serve as a key advisor to management on governance and organisational risk posture.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field- (A masters degree is an added advantage).
• Professional certification required: ACA, ACCA, CIA, CISA, or similar is compulsory.
• 7–10 years experience in Audit, Compliance, Governance, or Risk Management.
• Strong knowledge of auditing standards, risk frameworks, and governance systems.
• Experience overseeing HSE and quality assurance is an added advantage.
• Excellent analytical, leadership, and strategic thinking skills.
• High ethical standards, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and reporting skills.
• Must be able to resume immediately.
• Available to relocate to Imo State- Ogbaku precisely

Key Competencies:

• Integrity & professionalism
• Critical & analytical thinking
• Strong governance awareness
• Risk and compliance expertise
• Excellent documentation & reporting
• Leadership & supervisory capability
• Process improvement mindset
• HSE consciousness
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain objectivity

Application Closing Date
1st December, 2025.