Auditor – Base Operations & Compliance

Location: Rumuolumeni, Portharcourt, Rivers State.

Reports to: Base Manager

Department: Facility

Mission for the Role

Act as the independent control function at base level, ensuring that all operational, procurement, inventory, and fuel-related activities are executed with full transparency, accuracy, and compliance with company policies.

The Internal Auditor safeguards Marconi.ng EPC’s assets by enforcing discipline across processes, identifying risks proactively, and ensuring data integrity across physical and system records.

Key Responsibilities

1. Delivery & Inventory Integrity

• Conduct systematic physical inspections of all incoming goods to verify alignment with Purchase Orders (POs), specifications, and quantities; immediately flag and escalate discrepancies.

• Maintain and actively manage a shortage tracking log, ensuring all pending items are either delivered within agreed timelines or formally resolved prior to vendor payment.

• Oversee rejection processes, ensuring non-compliant items are returned promptly and replacement actions are tracked to closure (rejection register).

• Enforce strict replacement parts control, ensuring old/damaged parts are physically verified before issuing replacements.

• Ensure proper segregation, labelling, and control of used, reusable, and scrap materials to prevent losses or misuse.

 

1. Procurement & Material Request Compliance

• Review all Material Requests (MRs) prior to PO issuance to ensure accuracy, necessity, and absence of inflated or non-justified items.

• Cross-check POs against approved MRs, delivery records, and GRNs to ensure full consistency and prevent unauthorized procurement.

• Identify anomalies, duplication, or irregular procurement patterns and escalate accordingly.

 

1. Fuel Management & Compliance

• Perform regular and unannounced audits of fuel dispensing by reconciling meter readings, issue slips, vehicle logs, and equipment usage.

• Oversee bulk fuel deliveries, ensuring strict adherence to volume verification procedures, documentation, and HSE protocols.

• Validate fuel security controls, including escort procedures and seal integrity checks on arrival.

 

1. Inter-Departmental Control & Reporting

• Act as the primary compliance interface across Operations, Procurement, and Finance to resolve discrepancies in a timely and structured manner.

• Prepare clear, data-driven audit reports highlighting:

  • Process gaps

  • Financial risks

  • Vendor non-performance

  • Non-compliance incidents

• Support periodic stock counts, asset verification, and special investigations.

• Drive continuous improvement by recommending corrective actions and monitoring implementation.

Performance Metrics (KPIs)

• % of discrepancies identified and resolved within defined timelines

• Inventory accuracy rate (physical vs system)

• Number of audit findings and closure rate

• Fuel variance (% deviation vs expected consumption)

• Compliance rate on MR and PO validation

Competencies and Skills

• Attention to Detail (Critical)

  • Exceptional ability to detect discrepancies, inconsistencies, and anomalies across physical inspections and documentation

  • High level of accuracy in data validation and reporting

• Advanced Excel & Data Analysis

  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, data reconciliation, basic analysis)

  • Ability to analyze large datasets, identify trends, and support audit findings with data

• Integrity & Independence

  • Maintains objectivity and independence from operational teams

  • Acts as a trusted control function without bias Engineering, Project Management, Legal) and external partners.

• Analytical & Investigative Mindset

  • Ability to trace issues end-to-end, identify root causes, and provide evidence-based conclusions

• Operational Awareness

  • Good understanding of warehouse operations, procurement processes, and fuel management in an EPC environment

• Communication & Reporting

  • Ability to produce structured, concise reports and clearly communicate findings to management

• Stakeholder Management

  • Confident in challenging and engaging cross-functional teams (Operations, Procurement, Finance)

• HSE Awareness

  • Basic understanding of safety protocols, particularly related to fuel handling and base operations

Experience Required

• 3–5 years of experience in Internal Audit, Compliance, Inventory Control, or similar roles

• Experience in EPC, Oil & Gas, Construction, or Logistics environments is strongly preferred

• Proven experience in:

  • Physical stock verification

  • GRN and PO reconciliation

  • Procurement or operational audits

• Degree or HND in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

• Professional certifications (CIA, ACCA, ICAN) are an advantage

Success Profile

A successful candidate will be:

• Highly detail-oriented and disciplined

• Data-driven and comfortable working with numbers

• Firm but professional in enforcing controls

• Proactive in identifying and resolving issues before escalation

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To Apply:

Please send your CV to recruitment@marconi.ng

 

Application Deadline:, April 30, 2026

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