Internal Auditor

Job Purpose

The Internal Auditor will evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, financial processes, and operational procedures to ensure efficient resource utilization, compliance with organizational policies, and adherence to statutory regulations. This role is key to promoting transparency and accountability across the organization.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

As an Internal Auditor, you will be responsible for a comprehensive range of audit activities:

• Financial Audits: Conduct detailed audits of financial transactions (vouchers, payments, receipts), verify accounting entries, check bank reconciliations, and ensure compliance with accounting standards.
• Operational & Compliance Reviews: Evaluate internal control systems, review procurement cycles (RFQs, GRNs), and conduct field audits across projects, centers, and regional offices to ensure adherence to SOPs and regulations.
• Risk Management: Identify operational and financial risks, prepare risk assessment reports, and recommend effective mitigation strategies.
• Reporting: Prepare comprehensive audit reports detailing observations, evidence, and corrective recommendations for presentation to the Audit Committee and Senior Management.
• Fraud Prevention: Investigate irregularities, financial discrepancies, and suspected fraud, preparing investigation reports as needed.
• Follow-Up: Monitor the implementation status of audit recommendations and conduct follow-up audits to ensure corrective actions are completed.

Requirement:

• Required: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or Audit (B. Com, M. Com, BBA, MBA, or equivalent), Preferred (not required): Professional Certifications such as CA INTER, ACCA, ICMA, or CIA.
• 2–5 years of relevant professional experience in Internal Audit.
• Preference given to candidates with experience in NGOs, Trusts, or nonprofit organizations.
• Proven experience in financial audits, compliance, operational reviews, and familiarity with donor-funded project audits.

Skills & Competencies

• Technical: Strong understanding of accounting standards and auditing principles (ISA/IA standards). Proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel) and experience with accounting/ERP systems. Knowledge of internal control frameworks and risk assessment techniques.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional analytical ability, high attention to detail, and excellent written/verbal communication skills. Must demonstrate integrity, professional skepticism, and the ability to work independently.
• Behavioral: Strong ethical values, honesty, confidentiality, teamwork, and willingness to travel to field locations/projects.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From Rs45,000.00 per month

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Internal Audit: 3 years (Preferred)
• Financial Reporting: 3 years (Preferred)
• Accounting: 3 years (Preferred)

Location:

• Karachi Gulshan-E-Iqbal (Preferred)

Work Location: In person