Nikhil Patel

Vice President Internal Audit @Kosmos Energy

Houston, TX, US
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WORK HISTORY

Aug 2025 — Present

Vice President Internal Audit @Kosmos Energy

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Dallas, TX, US

Assess risk processes, businesses, and functions by planning, executing, and reporting on the strategic impact of audit findings.* Present recommendations to senior management and the Board in line with corporate strategic objectives.* Evaluate audit results and lead discussions with organizational leaders in order to provide knowledgeable and objective counsel.* Coordinate with the external auditors to ensure proper audit coverage to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of audit activities.* Assist/lead other project work or assignments determined necessary by Senior Management and/or the Audit Committee.* Lead a team of audit professionals and ensure their professional development.

EDUCATION

1995 — 2000

University of Houston

BS, Information Systems Technology

SKILLS

AssuranceAuditingSegregation of DutiesOilBusiness Process ImprovementIT AuditBusiness AnalysisSox 404IT RiskSoxRisk ManagementSoftware DocumentationSdlcVariance AnalysisSecurityUs GaapInternal AuditNatural GasAclRisk AssessmentSarbanes-Oxley ActBusiness IntelligenceInternal ControlsFinancial ReportingSas70AccessAuditProcess ImprovementOilManagementRequirements GatheringProcess AuditingMicrosoft AccessAnalysisCompliance AuditsSarbanes-OxleyBusiness ProcessCosoSec FilingsFraud Investigations

ABOUT NIKHIL PATEL

Strategic Internal Audit leader with 18+ years of progressive leadership driving risk management, SOX compliance, and audit transformation across global energy and technology sectors. Known for elevating audit functions into trusted business advisors, building high-performing teams, and delivering insights that strengthen controls, efficiency, and enterprise value.Skilled in risk assessment, process improvement, internal controls, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder engagement. I am passionate about mentoring teams, refining audit methodologies, and aligning internal audit functions with evolving business goals.

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