Assistant Manager Internal Audit

Salman & Raheel Chartered Accountants

Karachi , Pakistan

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The Assistant Manager Internal Audit will oversee a portfolio of internal audit and risk advisory engagements, ensuring the delivery of high-quality and timely audit services. This role involves managing audit teams, acting as a primary liaison with senior client management and audit committees, and driving the successful completion of multiple audit projects. The position requires strong leadership and technical expertise to support clients in identifying risks, improving controls, and enhancing governance frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

- Develop risk-based annual internal audit plans in collaboration with client management and audit committees.
- Manage multiple internal audit engagements from start to finish, including scoping, budgeting, staffing, and timeline management.
- Review audit programs, working papers, and reports prepared by junior team members to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Finalize audit reports featuring clear, risk-rated observations and actionable recommendations.
- Present audit findings to client senior management, boards, and audit committees effectively.
- Monitor engagement profitability, billing, and recovery against approved budgets to ensure financial targets are met.
- Lead special projects such as fraud investigations, SOP and policy development, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), and Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR) reviews.
- Ensure compliance with Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Standards, firm methodologies, and quality control protocols.
- Identify opportunities for additional services and contribute to business development and proposal efforts.
- Train, appraise, and mentor team members while supporting resource planning within the department.

Required Qualifications

- Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), or Institute of Cost and Management Accountants (ICMA) certification is mandatory.
- Minimum of 5 to 6 years of relevant experience in internal audit, external audit, or risk advisory, either pre- or post-qualification.
- Proven experience managing audit teams and handling multiple client engagements simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

- Certifications such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or equivalent are advantageous.
- Experience working with one of the Big Four accounting firms (KPMG, EY, Deloitte, or PwC) is preferred.
- Strong knowledge of IIA Standards, COSO, ERM frameworks, IFRS, and local regulatory requirements.
- Excellent leadership, people management, and coaching abilities.
- Superior report-writing, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Commercial acumen with the ability to manage engagement economics effectively.
- Proficiency in data analytics tools and ERP systems.
- High ethical standards, sound judgment, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.

Candidates should be available to join within a notice period of 15 to 25 days. This role requires working in person at the designated office location.