Assistant Manager Internal Audit - Tranmission

K-Electric; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 600,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

K-Electric is seeking an Internal Audit professional to support the execution of audits across Transmission and Engineering functions. The role focuses on risk assessment, audit execution, reporting, safety spot checks, and QAIP-aligned processes.

You will assist in developing audit programs, maintain working papers, and interact with process owners to validate observations and corrective actions. Preference given to candidates with QAIP familiarity and ACL/E-Audit experience.

Qualifications

• BE in Electrical / Electronics from an HEC-recognized university.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Manager / DGM in preparing the Internal Audit Plan.
• Support the identification and assessment of key risks, controls, and business processes during BPU and IPRA, including control testing activities.
• Assist in the development of audit programs, including identification of audit objectives, key risks, controls, and areas requiring detailed review.
• Perform assigned audit procedures in accordance with approved audit programs and support timely completion of audit assignments.
• Develop and maintain complete audit working papers and supporting evidence with reference to applicable SOPs, manuals, standards, regulations, contractual requirements, and industry best practices.
• Participate in discussions with auditees and process owners to validate observations, obtain management feedback, and understand proposed corrective actions.
• Assist in assessing and classifying audit observations in accordance with the Internal Audit Department's approved risk classification matrix.
• Review team member’s audit work and supporting evidence to ensure adequacy of testing, appropriateness of conclusions, and compliance with approved audit procedures.
• Conduct safety spot checks and assess compliance with applicable HSE standards, SOPs, Work Method Statements (WMS), Risk Assessments (RA), User/HSE requirements, CHSEQ procedures, and other relevant site controls.
• Support special assignments, investigations, fact-finding exercises, and other reviews as directed by the Line Manager or Skip Level Management.
• Utilize computer-assisted audit techniques and tools such as ACL, E-Audit, and other data analytics applications, during audit assignments to improve audit effectiveness and efficiency.

Skills

Audit execution

Risk assessment

Data analytics

Education

BE in Electrical / Electronics

Tools

ACL

E-Audit

Job description

Our employees are our company's greatest asset - they are our real competitive advantage. We possesse immense power of innovation, immagination and a desire to attract and retain the best; provide them with encouragement, stimulus, and make them feel that they are an integral part of the company's mission.

Job Purpose

To support the execution of technical, operational, and compliance audits across Transmission and Engineering functions. The incumbent will contribute to risk assessment, audit execution, reporting, safety spot checks, and special assignments while ensuring adherence to Internal Audit methodologies, quality standards, and departmental requirements.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist the Manager / DGM in preparing the Internal Audit Plan
• Support the identification and assessment of key risks, controls, and business processes during Business Process Understanding (BPU) and Internal Process Risk Assessment (IPRA), including control testing activities.
• Assist in the development of audit programs, including identification of audit objectives, key risks, controls, and areas requiring detailed review.
• Perform assigned audit procedures in accordance with approved audit programs and support timely completion of audit assignments.
• Develop and maintain complete audit working papers and supporting evidence with reference to applicable SOPs, manuals, standards, regulations, contractual requirements, and industry best practices. Support the timely development of audit observations in accordance with QAIP requirements.
• Participate in discussions with auditees and process owners to validate observations, obtain management feedback, and understand proposed corrective actions.
• Assist in assessing and classifying audit observations in accordance with the Internal Audit Department's approved risk classification matrix.
• Review team member’s audit work and supporting evidence to ensure adequacy of testing, appropriateness of conclusions, and compliance with approved audit procedures.
• Conduct safety spot checks and assess compliance with applicable HSE standards, SOPs, Work Method Statements (WMS), Risk Assessments (RA), User/HSE requirements, CHSEQ procedures, and other relevant site controls. Communicate observations to HSE-Transmission along with references to the applicable governing documents where relevant. Maintain complete records of safety spot check visits, including supporting evidence, and assist in updating the consolidated MIS of Internal Audit's safety spot checks.
• Support special assignments, investigations, fact-finding exercises, and other reviews as directed by the Line Manager or Skip Level Management.
• Utilize computer-assisted audit techniques and tools such as ACL, E-Audit, and other data analytics applications, during audit assignments to improve audit effectiveness and efficiency.

Education / Qualification & Experience

• BE in Electrical / Electronics from an HEC-recognized university with 02-04 years of relevant experience in Grid System Operations & Maintenance / Transmission Network Operations & Maintenance / Grid Projects / Transmission Projects / Power Distribution / Power Generation / Industrial Operations & Maintenance / Technical Compliance / Quality Assurance, or related technical functions.

KE provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, origin, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, marital status, status with regard to public assistance or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Role suitability for PWDs will be assessed in accordance with HSE standards.