Assistant Manager Internal Audit

Bestway Automotive; Islamabad; On-site; PKR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Bestway Automotive is seeking an Audit Professional to join our internal audit function. The role involves identifying risks, evaluating controls, and developing test plans to support objective conclusions.

You will document processes, perform test work, and communicate findings and practical recommendations to management, aiming to strengthen governance and operational effectiveness.

Qualifications

• CA Finalist or ACCA member with professional accounting qualifications.
• Experience in internal or external audit, preferably in Big Four firms.
• Solid understanding of internal control concepts and audit standards.
• Ability to apply professional judgment to assess risks and controls.

Responsibilities

• Participate in opening meetings with auditee to explain scope and objectives.
• Develop understanding of business processes and document through flowcharts or narratives; identify risks and controls.
• Develop risk-based test plans with appropriate procedures and sampling criteria.
• Perform audit tests and prepare working papers.
• Evaluate design adequacy and effectiveness of controls; document weaknesses with evidential support.
• Propose practical recommendations to address weaknesses and inefficiencies.
• Organize and reference work papers for review by Manager Internal Audit.
• Participate in closing meetings at the end of fieldwork and explain issues clearly.
• Assist in preparing a concise audit report communicating findings to department and senior management.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written & verbal communication

Independent working

Problem solving

Logical thinking

Education

CA Finalist

ACCA Member

Job description

Position Purpose

Contribute to the internal audit function by identifying risks associated with business objectives and evaluating the controls in place to mitigate those risks.

Job Description

• Participate in opening meetings with auditee to explain the scope and objectives of the audit engagement and provide an overview of the audit process.
• Develop a thorough understanding of business processes in scope for assigned audits and document the processes in flowcharts and/or process narratives. Identify and document inherent risks and controls within the business processes.
• Develop a risk based test plan by selecting appropriate audit approach, test procedures and sampling criteria based on professional judgment and defined internal audit methodology.
• Perform audit tests and prepare working papers.
• Evaluate the adequacy of process design and the effectiveness of controls in meeting business and control objectives. Identify and document control and process weaknesses and provide evidential support for findings.
• Propose practical and value added recommendations to address control weaknesses and/or process inefficiencies.
• Organize and reference work papers for review by Manager Internal Audit.
• Participate in closing meetings with auditee at the end of fieldwork, providing clear explanations for identified issues.
• Assist in the preparation of a concise and informative audit report to effectively communicate the findings and recommendations to the department and senior management.

Experience and Qualification

• CA Finalist, ACCA Member.
• 02 to 04 years of relevant experience, articles preferably from Big Four Audit Firms.

Specific Requirements

• Working knowledge of professional IIA performance standards.
• Good interpersonal skills with a proven ability to communicate effectively (both written and verbal).
• Capable of working independently with minimum supervision.
• Logical approach to identifying and evaluating issues and problem solving.