Head of Internal Shariah Audit

easypaisa digital bank; Islamabad; On-site; PKR 3,600,000 - 7,200,000; Full time

Job summary

easypaisa, Pakistan’s first digital bank, seeks an experienced Senior Shari’ah Audit lead to head the Internal Shari’ah Audit unit. You will provide independent assurance on the Shari’ah governance framework, develop a risk-based audit plan, and ensure SBP regulations are met across all functions.

You will support the Chief Audit Executive, monitor regulatory developments, and report significant observations to the Board Audit Committee in a timely manner.

Qualifications

• Minimum graduate with Certified Shari’ah Advisor & Auditor.
• CIA, CISA, CAMS or Islamic finance study preferred.
• Experience in banking audit, governance, risk or compliance is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop Shari’ah audit universe, risk assessment and annual plan.
• Assess SBP Shari’ah Governance compliance across functions.
• Lead audit assignments with planning, testing and reporting.
• Prepare/review audit reports with action plans and stakeholders.
• Maintain working papers and timely final reports per policy.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Time management

Leadership

Team management

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Graduate with Shari’ah Advisor & Auditor cert

CIA / CISA / CAMS or Islamic finance study preferred

Tools

Teammate

Job description

easypaisa, Pakistan’s first digital bank, seeks an experienced Senior Shari’ah Audit lead to head the Internal Shari’ah Audit unit. You will provide independent assurance on the Shari’ah governance framework, develop a risk-based audit plan, and ensure SBP regulations are met across all functions.

You will support the Chief Audit Executive, monitor regulatory developments, and report significant observations to the Board Audit Committee in a timely manner.