Audit Officer at Coisco Integrated Resources & Petroleum Limited

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: Audit Officer

Location: Ogbaku, Mbaitoli - Imo
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Overview

• We are seeking a highly disciplined, objective, and detail-oriented Audit Officer to join our operations team within the oil and gas retail sector.
• The ideal candidate will be responsible for conducting operational, financial, and compliance audits across fuel stations and business units to ensure adherence to company policies, financial accuracy, inventory accountability, operational efficiency, and fraud prevention measures.
• The Audit Officer will play a critical role in strengthening internal controls, identifying operational gaps, minimizing leakages, and promoting accountability across stations. The role requires a proactive individual with strong analytical abilities, integrity, and the willingness to travel frequently to stations for inspection, verification, and audit exercises.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct routine and surprise audits across fuel stations and operational units.
• Verify daily sales records, cash remittances, expenses, and operational reports.
• Audit fuel stock movements, tank balances, dispensing activities, and product reconciliations.
• Monitor compliance with company operational procedures, financial controls, and regulatory standards.
• Investigate discrepancies, shortages, suspicious transactions, and operational irregularities.
• Prepare detailed audit reports with findings, risk observations, and corrective recommendations.
• Review station documentation including invoices, receipts, waybills, stock records, and payment records.
• Evaluate internal control systems and recommend improvements where necessary.
• Conduct compliance checks on cash handling procedures and POS transactions.
• Assess operational efficiency and identify areas of wastage, revenue leakage, or financial exposure.
• Ensure accuracy and reliability of station operational and financial data.
• Support management in fraud detection, prevention, and risk mitigation initiatives.
• Carry out physical verification of assets, inventory, fuel stock, and operational equipment.
• Follow up on audit observations and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Maintain confidentiality, objectivity, and professional ethics in all audit activities.
• Utilize audit tools, spreadsheets, and reporting systems effectively.
• Be available to commute, travel, and visit assigned stations regularly for audit and inspection purposes.
• Carry out any other audit, compliance, or investigation-related duties assigned by management.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Accuracy and quality of audit reports.
• Number of discrepancies and leakages identified and resolved.
• Compliance rate across audited stations.
• Timeliness of audit completion and reporting.
• Reduction in operational losses and control failures.
• Effectiveness of audit recommendations implemented.
• Frequency and quality of station audit coverage.
• Responsiveness in fraud detection and investigation support.

Job Specification / Requirements

• Locational Requirement: Must reside in Imo State and ready to work within Ogbaku and it's environ.

Educational Qualification:

• Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Audit, Business Administration, or related discipline.

Experience;

• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in audit, internal control, accounting, or compliance.
• Experience in the oil and gas, retail, or fuel station sector is highly preferred.

Required Skills & Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of auditing principles and internal control systems.
• Good understanding of fuel station operations and inventory management.
• High level of integrity, objectivity, and professionalism.
• Strong analytical and investigative skills.
• Excellent report writing and documentation abilities.
• Ability to identify irregularities, leakages, and operational risks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and reporting tools.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication and interpersonal relationship skills.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Must be willing and available to travel frequently for station audits and operational inspections.

Application Closing Date
15th May, 2026. 

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their CV and relevant credentials to: recruitment@coiscostancosoil.com.ng and copy coiscorecruitment@gmail.com using "Audit Officer Position" as the subject of the mail.