Chief Internal Auditor (CIA)

HiredAbhi; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 3,000,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

HiredAbhi is seeking a Head of Internal Audit to lead the function, ensure compliance, manage risks, and enhance operational efficiency across the organization. The role reports directly to the CEO and requires strong leadership and stakeholder liaison abilities.

Qualified Chartered Accountant with Big 4 experience and at least 10 years in manufacturing (preferably listed) are essential, with excellent communication and team leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Qualified Chartered Accountant with Big 4 audit experience.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in manufacturing sector, preferably in listed companies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement internal audit plans aligned with company objectives and annual audit plan.
• Lead a team of internal auditors across all functions ensuring adherence to policies, procedures, and industry standards.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and recommend improvements to mitigate risks and enhance operational efficiency.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Stakeholder Liaison

Auditing

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Job description

Overview

One of ourFMCG client is seekingHead of Internal Audit to play a critical role inmaintaining the integrity and efficiency of their internal audit processes.Reporting directly toCEO, this position holds significant responsibilityin leading Internal audit function, ensuring compliance, managing risks, andoptimizing operational efficiency throughout the organization.

Education, Experience & Skills:

• Must be a qualified CharteredAccountant with Big 4 experience.
• Minimum 10years ofexperience in manufacturing sector preferabely in listed companies.
• Excellent communication andinterpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise effectively withstakeholders at all levels.
• Proven leadership abilities, withthe capacity to inspire and guide a team towards achieving auditobjectives.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and implementcomprehensive internal audit plans and strategies alignedwithcompany's objectives and annual audit plan.
• Lead a team of internal auditorsin conducting audits across all business functions, ensuring adherence topolicies, procedures, and industry standards.
• Evaluate the effectiveness ofinternal controls and recommend improvements to mitigate risks and enhanceoperational efficiency.