Assistant Manager (Audit)

We are seeking a qualified and experienced professional to join our internal audit team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance and auditing, with the ability to perform detailed risk assessments and internal audits. This role requires someone who is analytical, adaptable, and capable of managing relationships across various departments while ensuring compliance with relevant tax laws and organizational policies. The candidate will play a key role in safeguarding the organization’s assets and supporting audit processes in coordination with external auditors.

Key Responsibilities:
- Perform pre-audit functions for all payment cases to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Develop and implement the annual internal audit plan aligned with organizational objectives.
- Prepare comprehensive risk assessment plans to identify potential areas of concern.
- Conduct internal audits at various PERA levels, ensuring thorough examination of processes.
- Follow up on the implementation of audit report recommendations and maintain a detailed follow-up database.
- Prepare semi-annual and annual reports summarizing internal audit activities and outcomes.
- Safeguard audit files, documents, and assets related to the internal audit wing.
- Draft responses to audit paras issued by auditors from the Auditor General’s office and external auditors.
- Coordinate with the Auditor General’s office for DAC (Departmental Accounts Committee) and SDAC (Sub-Departmental Accounts Committee) meetings.
- Undertake any other audit-related tasks as assigned.

Required Qualifications:
- CA Inter, ACCA, ICMA, M.Com, MBA Finance, or a professional qualification from a reputable accounting body (local or foreign).
- Completion of Articles for CA Inter, ACCA, or ICMA with a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience. Alternatively, candidates with M.Com or MBA Finance should have at least 2 years of experience.
- Experience in private sector entities will be considered if the entity is registered with SECP, Registrar of Firms, or any other regulatory authority.

Competencies and Personal Attributes:
- Strong critical thinking and business acumen.
- Proficient technical auditing and accounting skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, relationship management, and communication skills.
- Team-oriented with demonstrated leadership and management capabilities.
- Adaptability to changing environments and requirements.
- In-depth knowledge of relevant tax laws and ordinances.
- Effective presentation and analytical skills.
- Thorough understanding of the Authority’s business operations.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits:
While specific benefits are not detailed, candidates with a professional qualification from recognized accounting bodies and relevant experience in regulated entities will be preferred. The role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where audit functions are critical to organizational governance and compliance.

Applications are invited until 29th October 2026.

Job Details

Total Positions:

1 Post

Job Shift:

First Shift (Day)

Job Type:

Contract

Job Location:

Lahore, Pakistan

Gender:

No Preference

Age:

18 - 65 Years

Minimum Education:

Master

Degree Title:

Masters/Bachelors (Hons) (16 years), 16 Years of Education, Accounting, Chartered Accountancy, Cost Accounting, Finance, Accountancy/Chartered Accountancy, Cost Accounting 1, Accountancy/Chartered Accountancy 1, ACCA, ACMA

Career Level:

Mid-Level

Experience:

10 Years - 13 Years

Apply Before:

Oct 21, 2026

Posting Date:

Oct 15, 2026