Internal Control & Audit Officer Lagos

Hyde Energy’s vision is rooted in our desire to bea leading oil trading and marketing company by brand presence, service delivery and profitability. We make good use of the expertise of our people, who have extensive technical and practical knowledge of the West and Central African oil-producing regions.

Over the years, we have expanded our business portfolio into crude oil, refined oil products, LPG and dry bulk commodities. Similarly, our reach has grown, and we serve customers from offices in Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Mauritius, London and Malta. To support our main activity – trading – we have secured bulk storage facilities in the West African region and acquired a petroleum tank farm and terminal in Nigeria.

Also, in our Nigerian home market, we have established Hyde retail stations, launched a comprehensive range of Hyde Energy branded lubricants and developed an end-to-end LPG distribution system. Our guiding light – the Hyde Energy management team is building a truly global oil and commodities business through excellence. In doing so, we are helping balance global supply and demand with the needs of the developed and emerging We are  recruiting to fill the position below:

 Job Title: Internal Control & Audit Officer

Location: Lagos

Employment Type: Full-time About the Role

Hyde Energy is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Internal Control & Audit Officer to assess the effectiveness of internal controls, conduct internal audit reviews, identify risks and control gaps, and drive the implementation of corrective actions across the organisation.

Conduct internal audit engagements, including planning, fieldwork, control testing, and reporting. Review business processes and assess the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls. Identify control weaknesses, audit findings, process gaps, and compliance issues. Investigate control and audit issues, identify root causes, and recommend practical corrective actions. Prepare clear and timely audit reports, including findings, supporting evidence, risks, and recommendations. Follow up on audit recommendations and monitor the implementation of agreed corrective actions. Conduct periodic internal control reviews and health checks across business functions. Review processes and recommend improvements to strengthen efficiency, compliance, and risk management. Maintain proper audit working papers, evidence, and engagement documentation. Track outstanding audit issues and escalate overdue management actions. Liaise with process owners and other stakeholders during audit and control engagements. Stay current with internal audit, control, risk management, and assurance practices.

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline. ICAN, ACCA, or CIA qualification is required. 3 - 5 years’ experience in internal audit, internal control, risk management, or a related role. Good knowledge of internal control frameworks, audit procedures, risk assessment, and process improvement. Strong analytical, report-writing, communication, and problem-solving skills. High attention to detail, integrity, and professional judgement.

30th September, 2026. Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [Email hidden - Login to reveal] using "Internal Control & Audit Officer" as the subject of the email.