Branch Audit Team Lead - TJ / 1902311

Recruit AI; Sukkur; On-site; PKR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Sindh Bank Limited is seeking a Branch Audit Team Lead in Sukkur to oversee branch audits, supervise the audit team, and evaluate internal controls and compliance with Bank policies and regulatory requirements. The role emphasizes planning, reporting, and risk mitigation within a structured audit framework.

The successful candidate will lead audits, coordinate with unit heads, and drive corrective actions to strengthen controls and risk management across branches in the region.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years banking/audit experience.
• Graduate degree; ACCA/MBA/M.Com preferred.
• Strong knowledge of SBP regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Unit Head Branch Audit in preparing the annual Audit Plan and ensure alignment with regulatory requirements.
• Plan and conduct financial, regulatory, compliance, and operational audits of branches.
• Develop and update audit programs and procedures per policies and standards.
• Evaluate internal controls and identify weaknesses and risks.
• Collect audit evidence, maintain working papers, and document observations.
• Supervise audit work and ensure timely, high‑quality outputs.
• Prepare audit reports highlighting findings and recommendations for improvement.
• Assist Head of Audit in reporting to Board Audit Committee and Directors.

Skills

Audit experience

Education

Graduate degree (ACCA/MBA/M.Com preferred)

Job description

Our client Sindh Bank is looking for a Branch Audit Team Lead in Sukkur. Sindh Bank Limited is seeking an experienced and motivated professional for the position of Team Lead - Branch Audit in its Audit Division. The incumbent will be responsible for planning and conducting branch audits, supervising audit team members, and evaluating the effectiveness of internal controls, operational processes, and compliance with the Bank's policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements. The role involves identifying operational risks and control weaknesses, preparing audit reports, and recommending corrective measures to strengthen the Bank's internal control environment and ensure effective risk management.

Sindh Bank Limited is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all eligible and qualified candidates, including persons with disabilities, irrespective of gender or religion.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Unit Head Branch Audit in preparing the annual Audit Plan, ensuring alignment with the Bank's objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Plan and conduct financial, regulatory, compliance, and operational audits of branches.
• Develop and update audit programs and procedures in accordance with the Bank's policies, internal audit standards, and applicable regulations.
• Evaluate internal controls, operational processes, and compliance to identify control weaknesses, irregularities, and inherent risks.
• Collect and review audit evidence, maintain proper working papers, and document audit observations in accordance with applicable professional standards.
• Supervise and review audit work performed by team members, ensuring quality, completeness, and timely completion of assignments.
• Conduct exit meetings with audited units, discuss audit findings, and obtain management responses and corrective action plans.
• Prepare audit reports highlighting significant findings, risk exposures, control deficiencies, and recommendations for improvement.
• Assist the Head of Audit in preparing reports on significant audit findings and unresolved issues for the Board Audit Committee and Board of Directors.
• Maintain audit records and correspondence, and recommend improvements in policies, procedures, internal controls, and audit practices.

Experience

Minimum 5 years banking / F.I. experience in Audit function having sound knowledge of SBP regulations.

Qualification

Minimum graduate preferably ACCA / M.B.A / M.Com from HEC recognized Institution.

AGE

upto 50 years