Audit Officer

About the role:

We are seeking a proactive, analytical, and detail-driven Mid-Level Internal Auditor to join our team. In this position, you will play a key role in strengthening internal controls, ensuring regulatory compliance, and improving operational effectiveness across the organization. Your responsibilities will include executing audits, evaluating business processes, and identifying opportunities for enhancement in accordance with company policies and industry standards. The right candidate will have solid auditing experience, strong analytical capabilities, and the ability to communicate audit findings clearly and constructively.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct financial, operational, and compliance audits as outlined in the internal audit plan.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, governance structures, and risk management practices.
• Examine financial records, statements, and systems to detect discrepancies, irregularities, or non-compliance.
• Prepare well-structured, comprehensive audit reports summarizing findings, risks, and recommended improvements.
• Monitor the implementation of audit recommendations to ensure timely and effective corrective actions.
• Support the development and improvement of audit methodologies, checklists, and risk-based audit programs.
• Stay current with regulatory updates, industry best practices, and evolving compliance requirements.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Auditing, or a related discipline.
• 2–3 years of experience in internal audit, internal controls, or risk management.
• Strong knowledge of auditing standards, financial reporting principles, and compliance frameworks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and familiarity with audit or financial management tools.
• Excellent analytical thinking, problem-solving, and critical evaluation skills.
• Strong communication and report-writing capabilities.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications such as CIA, ACCA, or CA (completed or in progress).
• Experience with risk-based auditing and enterprise risk management frameworks.
• Familiarity with ERP systems like SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics, and audit management software.
• Exposure to regulatory audits or collaboration with external auditors.
• Working knowledge of data analytics tools (e.g., ACL, IDEA, Power BI).
• Understanding of corporate governance and compliance standards.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Market-competitive salary with performance-based annual bonuses.
• Comprehensive family medical insurance coverage.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities and audit training.
• Supportive and collaborative work culture with international exposure and long-term career growth potential.

Location: DHA Phase 5, Karachi
Job Type: Night Shift (8:00 PM – 5:00 AM)

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• Audit: 3 years (Required)

Location:

• Karachi (Required)

Work Location: In person