Internal Audit Manager
Owendo Mineral Port SA
Job reference: PFCPCFNWD
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Requirements
- Experience level:+7 years
- Open to residents of: Gabon
About the company
Logistiques Portuaire
Responsibilities
Internal Audit Planning & Governance Develop a risk-based internal audit plan covering all three port operations. Establish internal audit policies, methodologies, and audit charters aligned with international standards (IIA). Ensure audit plans are approved by the Audit Committee. Audit Execution Lead and coordinate internal audit engagements for operational, financial, compliance, and IT audits. Review and validate audit work and action plan performed by the external audit firm during the transition phase. Prepare clear, actionable audit reports with risk ratings and practical recommendations. Risks Management & Control Assess the effectiveness of internal controls across the organization and support remediation. Identify key operational, financial, regulatory, and fraud risks and monitor mitigation actions in collaboration with management. Maintain a dynamic risk register for each asset with regular updates and monitoring of mitigating actions, reporting critical residual risks to the BARC Ensure compliance with local applicable laws and regulations. Own the audit issue tracker; validate closure; report aging/overdue actions to BARC Stakeholder Engagement & Capacity Building Partner with the management teams to promote a strong control and risk-awareness culture. Present audit outcomes and progress updates to senior management and the BARC. Recruit, train, and mentor internal audit staff as the function is internalized. External firm management & internalization Manage and oversee the external firm to ensure quality and knowledge transfer. Develop and implement a phased internalization roadmap for internal audit activities. Build internal audit tools, templates, and documentation for sustainable in-house operations. Compliance Develop and maintain a comprehensive compliance framework covering applicable laws, contractual obligations, lender requirements, and internal policies. Maintain regulatory obligations register and ensure timely monitoring of compliance requirements. Coordinate periodic compliance reviews and report material compliance breaches to Management and the BARC. Monitor compliance with concession agreements, development agreements, material customer contracts, and key supplier contracts. Ethics & Integrity Maintain and promote the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct. Administer the whistleblowing mechanism and independent investigation and resolution. Develop and implement fraud prevention and fraud risk assessment programs. Provide periodic reporting to the BARC on ethics, whistleblowing, fraud, and compliance matters. Policies, Procedures & Internal Control Framework Lead periodic reviews of company policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure alignment with regulations and best practices. Support process owners in documenting and updating critical processes and controls. Monitor implementation and effectiveness of policies across all business functions. Training & Awareness Develop and deliver compliance, ethics, anti-corruption, fraud awareness, and internal controls training programs. Promote a culture of compliance, accountability, and integrity across the organization.
Who you are
Situé dans la zone de Barracuda de la ville d’Owendo, à 21 kilomètres de la capitale Libreville, le vaste Port Minéralier d’Owendo s’étend sur 55 hectares de terrain partiellement gagnés sur la mer. Il assure une liaison directe avec la principale ligne de chemin de fer reliant Franceville, située à 646 km à l’intérieur du pays. En partenariat avec le fonds d’investissement français Méridiam, le port constitue un point névralgique essentiel pour le commerce des minerais dans la région. Il propose des solutions de transport intégrées reliant les sites miniers du pays aux infrastructures portuaires. En tant qu’opérateur indépendant au service de l’ensemble des acteurs miniers, le port dispose des capacités nécessaires pour garantir l’intégralité de la chaîne logistique de transport. Grâce à une offre de services logistiques intégrés à haute productivité et à la présence d’un guichet administratif unique, le terminal contribue à accroître la valeur des ressources minières nationales à des coûts très compétitifs. La large gamme de services et de modes de transport disponibles, tant pour les importations que pour les exportations, permet aux entreprises minières de renforcer leur présence sur les marchés régionaux et internationaux.
Additional requirements
• Hold at least a bachelor’s degree in finance/accounting • Professional certification required: CIA preferred; ACCA/CPA acceptable with demonstrated internal audit leadership. • 8–10 years total experience in internal audit, external audit, risk management, or internal controls with a minimum 4–5 years in a managerial or supervisory role • Experience in port operations, heavy-asset industry, logistics or industrial environment will be an added advantage
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