Assistant Manager Internal Audit

Nestlé S.A.; Lahore; On-site; PKR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Nestlé S.A. in Lahore, Pakistan, seeks an Assistant Manager – Internal Audit to enhance organizational value, protect reputation, and strengthen governance, risk, and internal controls.

You will perform internal audit engagements across Nestlé entities, collaborate with the Audit Team Leader, prepare working papers, and ensure timely follow-up on findings to improve controls. Required qualifications include CA/CMA/ACCA or a Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Accounting or related fields, with 3–5

Qualifications

• Professional qualifications such as CA, CMA, ACCA or a Bachelor's/Master's degree in Accounting, Auditing, Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Environment & Sustainability, AI or Data Sciences.
• Certifications like CIA, CFE or CISA are advantageous.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in an international accounting/audit firm or a large FMCG organization.
• Experience in Finance, Supply Chain, Sales, Marketing or Industrial Performance is a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform internal audit engagements across Nestlé entities including Head Offices, Businesses, Sales Offices, Factories, Distribution Centers, Shared Service Centers, third-party providers, and acquisitions.
• Collaborate with the Audit Team Leader to plan audits via preliminary risk assessments, review docs, interview stakeholders, and initiate testing.
• Prepare comprehensive audit working papers to document findings and support conclusions.
• Manage relationships with stakeholders, addressing issues through proactive communication.
• Conduct special reviews and ad hoc assignments such as fraud investigations and cross-functional projects.
• Ensure timely follow-up on audit findings and recommendations to strengthen internal controls.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Audit experience

Education

CA CMA ACCA

Bachelor's/Master's degree in accounting/auditing

Job description

Location: Lahore, Pakistan
Job Type: Full Time, Onsite

Position Summary

Enhance and protect organizational value, reputation, and sustainability by providing risk-based and objective assurance, advice, and insights.

The role supports Nestlé's governance and control environment by ensuring:

Reliability and integrity of financial and operational information

Safeguarding of company assets and reputation

Effectiveness and efficiency of operations and internal controls

Compliance with internal policies, external regulations, company principles, and guidelines

The position also ensures appropriate follow-up of audit recommendations and contributes to advisory services related to governance, risk management, and internal controls.

A Day in the Life of an Assistant Manager - Internal Audit

Perform internal audit engagements across Nestlé entities including Head Offices, Businesses, Sales Offices, Factories, Distribution Centers, Shared Service Centers, third-party providers, and newly acquired businesses.

Collaborate with and support the Audit Team Leader in conducting preliminary risk assessments to effectively plan audit engagements. This includes reviewing relevant documentation, interviewing key stakeholders, and initiating testing through available tools.

Prepare comprehensive audit working papers to document findings, support conclusions, and ensure alignment with audit engagement objectives.

Manage relationships with key stakeholders, addressing issues and resolving conflicts through proactive communication and collaboration.

Conduct special reviews and ad hoc assignments requested by management, including fraud investigations and cross-functional projects tailored to specific business needs.

Ensure timely follow-up on audit findings and recommendations to strengthen internal control processes.

What Will Make You Successful

Professional qualification such as CA, CMA, ACCA, or a Bachelor's/Master's degree in Accounting, Auditing, Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Environment & Sustainability, Artificial intelligence, Data Sciences.

Professional certifications such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) will be considered an advantage.

3 - 5 years of relevant experience in an international accounting/audit firm or a large Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) organization. Operational experience in areas such as Finance, Supply Chain, Sales, Marketing, or Industrial Performance will be an added advantage.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.