Internal Audit Associate

Based in Karachi, the Internal Audit Associate will play a crucial role in supporting the organization’s risk management and compliance efforts. This position involves conducting thorough internal audit reviews, ensuring adherence to donor requirements and organizational policies, verifying inventory accuracy, and performing field visits to evaluate operational controls. The role demands a detail-oriented professional capable of preparing audit plans, reviewing financial and operational records, and reporting findings clearly to facilitate effective decision-making and follow-up actions.

Key Responsibilities

- Assist in the preparation and drafting of the internal audit work plan, ensuring a structured and organized approach to audit activities.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive audit working papers to support audit findings and conclusions.
- Review financial records and transactions to verify compliance with donor agreements and MALC’s internal policies and procedures.
- Conduct physical inventory verification to assess inventory management practices and performance.
- Perform field visits to monitor operational controls and evaluate the effectiveness of field-level activities.
- Prepare clear and concise audit reports that highlight key findings, risks, and recommendations.
- Track and follow up on the implementation of audit recommendations to ensure timely resolution of identified issues.

Required Qualifications

- Proficiency in Sindhi, English, and Urdu, both written and spoken, to effectively communicate across diverse teams and stakeholders.
- Strong understanding of internal audit principles, risk management, and compliance frameworks.
- Experience in conducting audits within donor-funded projects or similar organizational settings.
- Ability to analyze financial and operational data with attention to detail.
- Excellent report writing and documentation skills.
- Willingness and ability to conduct field visits as part of audit assignments.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits

While specific preferred qualifications and benefits are not explicitly mentioned, candidates with prior experience in non-profit or donor-funded environments and familiarity with MALC policies will be at an advantage. The role offers an opportunity to contribute to organizational integrity and transparency through active participation in audit processes within a dynamic Karachi-based setting.

This position is ideal for professionals seeking to expand their expertise in internal auditing, compliance, and risk management while working closely with diverse teams and stakeholders.