Audit Officer (GRADE-17)

HEC; Saddar; On-site; PKR 1,339,000 - 2,009,000; Full time

Job summary

The National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS) invites applications for an Audit Officer to strengthen internal controls and compliance across university programs in Rawalpindi. The role reports to the Director Internal Audit and oversees pre- and post-audit activities, PPRA procurement reviews, and COSO-based control assessments.

Ideal candidates hold CA (Inter) / ACMA / ACCA / M.Com / MS in Accounting & Finance from an HEC-recognized university with at least five years of audit experience

Qualifications

• Educational qualifications as listed in the posting.
• Prescribed Experience: 5 years relevant internal or external audit experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct pre-audit and post-audit of university payments and contracts.
• Audit PPRA procurements and civil works contracts for compliance.
• Evaluate internal accounting and control frameworks under COSO standards.
• Perform stock verification and audit store ledgers (Form GFR-13).
• Prepare concise audit observations with evidence, cause, effect, and recommendations.
• Co-ordinate with external audits by the Auditor-General of Pakistan (AGP).
• Prepare DAC/PAC working papers and compliance rejoinders.

Education

CA (Inter) / ACMA / ACCA / M.Com / MS in Accounting & Finance from an HEC-recognized university

Job description

AUDIT OFFICER

Active Prep NUMS Grade 17 / BPS-17 NUMS-AUDIT-2308 NUMS-HR-2026/04

Official recruitment notification, eligibility criteria, pay scale (NUMS Grade 17 / BPS-17), quota allocation, and written screening test syllabus for AUDIT OFFICER in the National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS).

Job Specifications & Posting Details

Case Number NUMS-AUDIT-2308

Department / Ministry National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS)

Total Positions 2 Posts

Job Type / Status Contract / Regular

Place of Posting Rawalpindi

Age Limit 25 - 35 years

Estimated Base Salary Package PKR 120,000 - 180,000 / month (NUMS Grade 17 Pay Scale)

Street & Office Address NUMS Secretariat, C/O Military Hospital, The Mall, Rawalpindi

Posting Date October 25, 2026

Apply Before November 10, 2026

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

Educational Qualification CA (Inter) / ACMA / ACCA / M.Com / MS in Accounting & Finance from an HEC-recognized university

Prescribed Experience & Eligibility Criteria 5 years relevant internal or external audit experience in a public sector university or chartered accountancy firm

Job Description & Position Overview

The Audit Officer reports to the Director (Internal Audit). Responsibilities include examining financial vouchers, conducting internal compliance audits, auditing PPRA procurements, checking physical stores and assets, drafting audit observations, and preparing compliance briefs for DAC and PAC.

• Plan and execute comprehensive pre-audit and post-audit of university payments and contracts.
• Audit public procurements and civil works contracts for compliance with PPRA Rules 2004.
• Evaluate internal accounting and financial control frameworks under COSO standards.
• Conduct physical stock verification and audit store ledgers (Form GFR-13).
• Formulate concise, evidence-based Audit Paras with criteria, cause, effect, and recommendations.
• Coordinate statutory external audits by the Auditor-General of Pakistan (AGP).
• Prepare official compliance rejoinders and working papers for Departmental Accounts Committees (DAC).
• Financial & Performance Auditing Standards (ISSAI / FAM), General Financial Rules (GFR) Vol-I & II Compliance, PPRA Rules 2004 Procurement Audit Scrutiny, COSO Internal Control Framework Evaluation, Store Accounting & Physical Asset Verification, Withholding Tax Scrutiny (Section 153), Audit Para Formulation & DAC/PAC Working Papers, Financial Dispute Investigation & Irregularity Reporting

Section 1 — Financial & Performance Auditing, Internal Controls & Public Accounts (50 MCQs / 50% weightage); Section 2: General Financial Rules (GFR), PPRA Rules 2004 & Audit Para Compliance (30 MCQs / 30% weightage); Section 3: Professional English Language & Audit Report Drafting (20 MCQs / 20% weightage). Passing marks: 50%.

National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS) is a federal public sector medical university promoting excellence in healthcare education, biomedical research, and clinical training.