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 documentation, and accounting procedures to ensure 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, and applicable accounting and regulatory requirements.
- Prepare detailed internal audit reports highlighting findings, risks, and actionable recommendations.
- Follow up on audit observations to ensure timely implementation of corrective measures.
- Conduct process and operational audits across various 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 proper 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 assignments as needed.

Required Qualifications:
- CA Finalist status is mandatory.
- Completed articleship from a reputable and well-known audit firm is essential.
- 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 control frameworks.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and report-writing skills.
- Proficiency 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, actionable recommendations.
- Capability to work independently while effectively coordinating with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits:
- Experience in the real estate, construction, or large corporate sectors will be considered an advantage.
- 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 role is based in Lahore and reports to the Finance & Audit department. Candidates who meet the above criteria and are eager to contribute to a dynamic real estate organization are encouraged to apply.