Assistant Manager Internal Audit

Location: Bahria Town Karachi
Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

We are seeking a qualified and analytical Assistant Manager Internal Audit to support the Internal Audit function by evaluating the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management practices, operational processes, and compliance frameworks across the organization. The ideal candidate will play a key role in conducting audits, identifying control gaps, mitigating risks, and ensuring adherence to company policies and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute risk-based internal audits across various departments, functions, projects, and business units.
• Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, governance processes, and risk management systems.
• Conduct financial, operational, compliance, and investigative audits in accordance with approved audit plans.
• Review accounting records, transactions, contracts, procurement activities, inventory controls, and operational procedures.
• Identify process weaknesses, control deficiencies, and areas of potential fraud, waste, or inefficiency.
• Prepare audit working papers, audit reports, observations, and recommendations for management review.
• Monitor implementation of corrective actions and follow up on audit findings to ensure timely resolution.
• Evaluate compliance with company policies, SOPs, applicable laws, and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in special investigations related to financial irregularities, misconduct, or policy violations.
• Analyze business processes and recommend improvements to strengthen controls and operational efficiency.
• Coordinate with external auditors and regulatory bodies during audits and inspections.
• Support enterprise risk assessment activities and contribute to the development of annual audit plans.
• Maintain audit documentation and ensure compliance with internal auditing standards and best practices.
• Prepare periodic audit reports, dashboards, and presentations for senior management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Business Administration, or a related field.
• CA Inter, ACCA, ACMA, CIA, or equivalent professional qualification will be preferred.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in Internal Audit, External Audit, Risk Management, or Compliance.
• Strong understanding of internal controls, audit methodologies, risk assessment, and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of IFRS, corporate governance principles, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Excellent analytical, report-writing, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP/accounting systems.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in large corporate organizations, real estate, infrastructure, construction, or housing sector operations.
• Familiarity with procurement audits, project audits, operational audits, and compliance reviews.
• Professional certifications such as CIA, CISA, ACCA, CA, or ACMA will be an added advantage.

Pay: Rs65,000.00 - Rs85,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person