South Atlantic Petroleum (SEPETRO) Recruits : Internal Audit Officer

SAPETRO produced its 'first oil' (condensate) on the 4th of March 2009 and production has continued to ramp up to date. Condensate export lifting is done via a Buoy located 2 kilometers from the FPSO while the Akpo gas is transported via 150 kilometer of pipelines to Amenam/Kpono platform for onward delivery to the Bonny Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Plant. Akpo is expected to soon reach peak production of 225kboe per day. South Atlantic Petroleum Benin S.A was incorporated in 2004 as a subsidiary of South Atlantic Petroleum Limited. In the same year, won, through a competitive bidding process, the shallow water Block I and Seme oil field Exploration Contract, offshore Republic of Benin, West Africa. The combined acreage extends over 550 km2 adjacent to Nigeria/Benin international boundary in water depth of up to 100m with a Joint Venture arrangement between SAPETRO and the Government of the Republic of Benin, SAPETRO being the Operator. South Atlantic Petroleum Limited is an indigenious Oil Exploration and Production Company, whose vision is to be the best indigenous Oil Company, striving to build a better Nigeria. SAPETRO seeks top-talent Nigerians to enable her achieve this vision. Applications are welcome for the position of Internal Audit Officer The Officer shall report to the Internal Audit Manager The Candidate for this position shall possess the following: - Minimum of a Good First Degree or HND - Professional Financial qualification(s) would be an advantage. i.e ACA, ACCA, CPA, CISA - Approximately 3-5 years experience in the internal audit department of a well structured E&P Company or Multinantional - Previous work experience in a well structured Oil Company will be an advantage - Good understanding of business processes/system of control - Conversant with the use of SAP Accounting Package, especially with SAP Account Payable and Payment System - COnversant with use of Microsoft Office Tools - Young, dynamic, result-oriented, demonstrating a high level of integrity - Bold and Courageous - Good communication skills and an analytical mind - Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision The successful candidate would be expected to execute the following: - Prepare audit work programmes for subsequent reviews and approvals - Carry out auditnmissions as assigned from time to time. - Prepare and maintain audit working paper documentation in an orderly and systematic manner. - Prepare audit reports upon completion of each audit assignment - Act as the primary contact for auditees - Contribute to the preparation of audit scope/audit coverage - Ensure full compliance with the company's audit methodology Method of Application Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV (Microsoft Word format) as an attachement to e.recruitment@sapetro.com on or before the 22nd of March 2011