Internal Audit Officer

Acme Mills (Pvt.) Ltd. is seeking a detail-oriented and responsible Internal Audit Officer to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting thorough internal audits across various company departments, operational processes, inventory, and documentation. This role focuses on identifying discrepancies, control weaknesses, and process gaps, and effectively communicating findings to management to support continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

- Conduct internal audits of company departments, operational processes, and procedures to ensure compliance and efficiency.
- Review and verify financial, operational, and supporting documents for accuracy and completeness.
- Perform physical verification of raw materials, inventory, work-in-process, and finished goods.
- Conduct stock counts and reconcile physical stock with system and register records.
- Verify inventory movements including material receipts, issues, transfers, and adjustments.
- Examine documentation related to purchases, stores, production, and other operational activities.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and internal control measures.
- Identify discrepancies, control weaknesses, irregularities, and potential operational risks.
- Collaborate with Stores, Production, Accounts, and other departments during audit activities.
- Prepare detailed audit reports documenting observations and findings clearly and accurately.
- Follow up with relevant departments to ensure corrective actions are implemented based on audit observations.
- Maintain comprehensive audit working papers, supporting documents, and records.
- Assist management in enhancing internal controls, improving inventory accuracy, and streamlining operational processes.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 3 to 4 years of relevant experience in internal audit or audit functions.
- Practical knowledge of inventory audit, stock verification, and reconciliation processes.
- Strong understanding of internal controls, SOPs, and audit procedures.
- Proficiency in MS Excel with the ability to work effectively with reports and data analysis.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and reporting abilities.
- Ability to work independently and conduct physical verification and audit activities within factory and departmental settings.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits

- Experience in the manufacturing or textile industry will be considered an advantage.
- The position offers an attractive salary package.
- The role is full-time, based at the S.I.T.E. Area in Karachi, with working days from Monday to Saturday.
- Working hours are from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
- This is an in-person role requiring presence at the workplace.

This opportunity is ideal for a motivated audit professional looking to contribute to a dynamic manufacturing environment while enhancing internal controls and operational efficiency.