Head of Internal Audit

Job Title: Head of Internal Audit

Company: Leading Construction Company

Location: Lahore, Pakistan (On-site)

Industry: Construction / Manufacturing

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: PKR 400,000 to 475,000 per month (Market competitive with lucrative benefits)

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced, strategic, and results-driven Head of Internal Audit to establish and lead our internal audit function from the ground up. Based in Lahore, you will play a pivotal role in strengthening our governance frameworks, internal controls, and compliance standards across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Department Setup: Develop and establish the complete Internal Audit department, drafting robust audit policies, SOPs, and internal control frameworks.
• Control & Governance: Design and implement effective internal controls to optimize operational efficiency and ensure strict regulatory compliance.
• Audit Planning & Execution: Prepare and execute annual risk-based internal audit plans covering financial, operational, compliance, and process domains.
• Risk & Gap Analysis: Identify control weaknesses, operational risks, and process gaps, delivering practical, actionable corrective recommendations.
• Process Review: Ensure all business processes align with company policies, industry best practices, and statutory regulations.
• Follow-up & Monitoring: Monitor the implementation of audit recommendations and maintain rigorous follow-up mechanisms.
• Reporting & Stakeholder Management: Prepare comprehensive audit reports and present critical findings directly to senior management and the Board.
• External Coordination: Coordinate with external auditors and support management during statutory and special audits.
• Culture Cultivation: Promote a transparent, accountable, and continuous improvement-driven culture across the company.

Key Requirements & Qualifications:

• Education: CA Finalist (Preferred).
• Experience: Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in Internal Audit.
• Industry Background: Prior experience in the Construction and/or Manufacturing industry will be given strong preference.
• Track Record: Demonstrated hands-on experience in setting up internal audit functions, audit processes, and internal control systems from scratch.
• Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of risk management, internal controls, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance frameworks.
• Soft Skills: Excellent analytical, communication, report writing, and stakeholder management capabilities.

What We Offer

• Lucrative corporate benefits.
• Growth-oriented leadership role with direct strategic impact.

Pay: Rs400,000.00 - Rs475,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person