Resident Auditor / Manager Audit

We are seeking a qualified and experienced professional to support the internal audit function within a dynamic organization. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in assessing risks, evaluating internal controls, and ensuring compliance across various departments and operations. This position involves close collaboration with senior management and audit committees to enhance governance, operational efficiency, and risk management practices. The role also includes managing audit processes related to external audits and special investigations, while supervising audit staff and maintaining high standards of professionalism and confidentiality.

Key Responsibilities

- Assist the Chief Internal Auditor in identifying and assessing financial, operational, compliance, and other key risks across the organization, contributing to the development of risk-based audit priorities.
- Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, recommending improvements to strengthen governance, prevent losses, and enhance operational efficiency.
- Plan, conduct, and supervise risk-based audits of various departments and functions, including waste management, fleet and workshops, HR/payroll, procurement, finance, stores, inventory, and assets.
- Assess compliance, economy, efficiency, effectiveness, and internal controls, and report significant risks, irregularities, control weaknesses, and opportunities for improvement.
- Support management of audits conducted by the Auditor General, including coordination with audit teams, preparation of working papers, factual statements, departmental replies, and maintenance of audit records.
- Assist in preparing and defending audit paras before DAC, SDAC, and PAC by compiling relevant documentation, coordinating responses, and following up on decisions and outstanding issues.
- Prepare and review audit observations, working papers, and reports; ensure adequate supporting evidence; obtain and evaluate management responses; and monitor implementation of audit recommendations.
- Maintain updated records of outstanding internal and external audit observations and their resolution status.
- Conduct special audits, investigations, fact-finding exercises, and reviews related to suspected irregularities, fraud, financial loss, operational inefficiency, or misuse of resources as directed.
- Coordinate with various departments such as Finance, HR, Procurement, Operations, Fleet, Workshops, Stores, and Contracts to ensure timely provision of records and information.
- Supervise audit staff, review their work, and ensure assignments are completed efficiently and in compliance with approved procedures.
- Assist the Chief Internal Auditor in preparing and implementing the annual risk-based Internal Audit Plan, periodic reports, management briefs, and presentations for the Audit Committee of the Board.
- Maintain proper audit documentation, evidence, and correspondence while ensuring confidentiality, objectivity, and professional independence.
- Review compliance with applicable laws, rules, policies, SOPs, and delegated authorities.
- Perform other audit-related assignments as entrusted by the Chief Internal Auditor.

Required Qualifications

- Chartered Accountant (CA), ACCA, ACMA, or equivalent professional qualification; or a relevant degree (16 years of education) in Accounting, Finance, Audit, or a related field from an HEC-recognized university or institution.
- Preferably five years of relevant experience in Internal Audit, External Audit, Financial Audit, Compliance, Risk Management, or related areas.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits

- Experience working in a public sector company, government, autonomous organization, or large corporate entity will be considered an advantage.
- Exposure to audit processes involving the Auditor General of Pakistan and familiarity with DAC, SDAC, and PAC procedures is highly desirable.

Applications are invited until 26th October 2026.