Internal Auditor – Lahore

Grand City is seeking a detail-oriented and analytically skilled Internal Auditor to enhance our internal audit and financial control functions. The ideal candidate will be a CA Finalist with completed articleship from a reputable audit firm, possessing strong expertise in auditing, financial reporting, internal controls, compliance, and risk assessment. This role demands a high level of professional integrity, attention to detail, and the ability to independently identify control gaps, financial risks, and opportunities for process improvement across various departments and business functions within the real estate sector.

Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive internal audits covering financial, operational, and business processes.
- Review financial records, transactions, supporting documents, and accounting procedures for accuracy and compliance.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and identify any weaknesses or gaps.
- Identify financial, operational, and compliance risks, recommending corrective actions to mitigate them.
- Perform audit testing, analytical reviews, reconciliations, and verification of financial information.
- Ensure adherence to company policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and relevant accounting and regulatory requirements.
- Prepare detailed internal audit reports that highlight findings, risks, and actionable recommendations.
- Follow up on audit observations to ensure timely implementation of corrective measures.
- Conduct process and operational audits across multiple departments.
- Review and assess financial controls related to revenue, expenses, receivables, payables, and cash management.
- Assist management in strengthening internal controls, processes, and risk management frameworks.
- Maintain accurate audit working papers and supporting documentation.
- Coordinate with Finance, Accounts, Operations, and other departments during audit assignments.
- Support senior management with financial analysis, investigations, and special audit projects as required.

Required Qualifications:
- CA Finalist status is mandatory.
- Completed articleship from a reputable and well-known audit firm is mandatory.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
- 2 to 4 years of relevant audit experience, including articleship.
- Strong knowledge of auditing standards, accounting principles, financial reporting, and internal controls.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and report-writing skills.
- Proficient in MS Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
- High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and professional integrity.
- Ability to identify financial and operational risks and provide practical recommendations.
- Capability to work independently while effectively coordinating with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits:
- Experience in real estate, construction, or a large corporate organization is highly preferred.
- Grand City offers a professional and growth-oriented work environment with a competitive salary package.
- Opportunities for career development and exposure to diverse financial and operational functions.
- A performance-driven culture that supports continuous learning and advancement.

This position is based in Lahore within the Finance & Audit department and provides an excellent opportunity for a motivated internal auditor to contribute meaningfully to a leading real estate organization.