Lubes Audit Officer at Matrix Energy Groupen

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 distributions 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 Title: Lubes Audit Officer

Location: Warri, Delta
Job type: Full time

Job Summary

• The Lubes Audit Officer is responsible for ensuring timely and accurate fund confirmation, stock monitoring, product verification, and proper documentation of all lube-related activities.
• The role supports operational efficiency by coordinating with Finance, Sales, and Operations to maintain accuracy, compliance, and seamless depot processes at the Lubricants maufacturing plant.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities
Financial Operations:

• Confirm funds received from the Finance Department in real-time to support loading and product dispatch.
• Review of loading tickets and customers’ balances
• Review and validate refund requests from the Sales Department to ensure correctness and compliance.
• Pre and Post payments review and verification of expense requests.
• Carry out end-of-month cash count in line with audit and internal control procedures.

Stock & Inventory Management:

• Monitor raw material and finished goods stock levels daily and report variances promptly.
• Review, validate and monitor store request and raw material consumption.
• Production batch review and monitoring (base oil and addictive ratio and batch traceability control).
• Conduct physical verification of purchased materials/items to confirm quantity, quality, and compliance.
• Review and document cargo received from suppliers, ensuring consistency with expected volumes.
• Security truck-in and truck-out review.
• Perform end-of-month product and tank dipping to reconcile physical stock with system records.

Equipment Maintenance & Technical Support:

• Monitoring of AGO receipt and consumption at the factory.
• Respond to factory-related issues and escalate them as necessary.
• Verify and monitor maintenance activities within the factory to ensure value for money.
• Liaise with the Maintenance Department on technical/maintenance issues relating to the factory machines.

Reporting & Documentation:

• Prepare and submit monthly reports detailing key operational activities at the factory.
• Provide timely reports and updates to the Line Manager and relevant departments.

Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with internal control processes, SOPs, and audit standards.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Line Manager to support smooth depot operations.

 Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Professional qualification such as ACCA/ICAN or equivalent- completed or in progress
• 1-3 years of experience in audit roles within the oil and gas, retail manufacturing, or FMCG sectors.
• Strong understanding of inventory management skills.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to detect anomalies. 
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Excel
• High attention to detail and strong reconciliation skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, operational environment
• Good stakeholder management (operations, factory staff, commercial teams)

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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