Manager Internal Audit

easypaisa digital bank; Islamabad; On-site; PKR 2,500,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

easypaisa digital bank is seeking an experienced Audit professional to independently lead, conduct, manage, and supervise audits of Digital Banking functions using data analytics tools and modern audit methods. You will guide audit staff, develop risk-based audit plans, and report significant matters to senior management and the Board Audit Committee.

The role requires 7–8 years of relevant experience, banking sector exposure, and strong skills in Power BI, IDEA, SQL, Python and R.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7–8 years of relevant experience in Audit/ Governance / Risk / Compliance / Finance / Data Analytics.
• Banking industry experience, especially Digital Banking / Mobile Financial Services, is an advantage.
• Knowledge of Technology & IT/IS auditing is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead audits of easypaisa Digital Bank (EDB) and allied functions
• Conduct risk assessments and develop audit plans
• Manage audit assignments including testing and reporting
• Document findings and draft reports with clear conclusions
• Ensure audit reports are accurate, timely, and add value
• Provide guidance to auditees and audit staff on areas of emphasis
• Engage with stakeholders to discuss findings and track remediation actions
• Maintain audit working papers in Teammate and uphold internal standards

Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Time Management Skills

Leadership and Decision-Making

Teamwork

Analytical Skills

Report Writing

Big Picture Thinking

Data Analysis

Education

ACCA / CA / CA Finalist / MBA

CIA / CISA / CAMS / CFE

Data Science certifications

Tools

Power BI

IDEA

SQL

Python

R

Job description

About easypaisa digital bank:

easypaisa is Pakistan’s first digital bank and has advanced Pakistan’s digital finance landscape. Backed by our shareholders, Telenor Group-a leading telecom operator in Asia and the Nordics- and Ant Group-the force behind Alipay, the world’s leading open internet platform, easypaisa deliver secure, convenient financial solutions to millions of Pakistanis.

Position Summary:

The incumbent is responsible for independently leading, conducting, managing, and supervising audits of easypaisa Digital Bank (EDB) / Branchless Banking functions and allied functions, using an extensive and in-depth approach and complex data analytics tools, languages, platforms, and systems within EDB.

The incumbent will provide guidance and instructions to audit staff for the execution of Branchless Banking audits and support the Audit Head of Digital Financial Services & Analytics in achieving departmental KPIs.

The incumbent is also responsible for assisting in the development and execution of a risk‑based audit plan to ensure adequate coverage of the EDB audit universe and compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements. Additionally, the incumbent is responsible for staying abreast of recent changes and developments, assessing their impact on the bank’s control environment, and assisting the Audit Head of Digital Financial Services & Analytics in reporting significant matters to senior management and the Board Audit Committee on a timely and periodic basis as part of quarterly reporting.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist the Audit Head of Digital Financial Services & Analytics in preparing the audit universe, conducting risk assessments, preparing the annual audit plan, managing feedback processes, and following up on reported audit findings.
• Actively support the execution of the Board‑approved audit analytics strategy for the Internal Audit Department under the supervision of the Audit Head of Digital Financial Services & Analytics, with support from the Business Intelligence (BI) & Data Science team.
• Manage and lead audit assignments, including detailed audit planning, audit testing, and reporting, in accordance with the Internal Audit methodology.
• Document audit findings, draft audit reports, ensure that audit issues are communicated and resolved in a timely manner, and obtain the necessary approvals, where required.
• Discuss draft audit reports with the Audit Head of Digital Financial Services & Analytics and assist in finalizing the reports, where required.
• Ensure that audit reports are accurate, reliable, objective, clear, concise, and constructive, and are prepared on a timely basis. Reports should clearly highlight the value added by the work of IAD.
• Discuss areas requiring special attention, including sensitive or significant matters, with the Audit Head of Digital Financial Services & Analytics. Provide guidance and consultancy to auditees and audit staff on areas of emphasis and importance, as appropriate.
• Engage regularly with relevant stakeholders to discuss audit findings and stay updated on recent developments.
• Assess the adequacy and reliability of corrective actions taken by management and the responses provided to audit and SBP inspection reports to determine the extent to which audit and SBP recommendations have been implemented.
• Maintain updated statistics on open and overdue action items, including their current status and reasons for delays in implementing remedial actions, where applicable.
• Prepare and maintain audit working papers in the Audit Management System (Teammate) in line with applicable internal auditing standards, internal policies, and processes. Ensure that audit work meets performance standards and is completed within time and budget constraints.
• Continually strive to enhance professional and personal skills to perform assigned tasks effectively and efficiently, particularly in analytical tools such as Power BI and IDEA, and languages such as SQL, Python, and R. Develop queries, scripts, and tasks independently and effectively for audit analytics purposes. Enhance analytics competency within IAD through knowledge‑sharing and training sessions.
• Conduct special reviews and perform duties incidental to the role, as well as other tasks assigned by the Audit Head of Digital Financial Services & Analytics or the Chief Audit Executive.
• Determine and discuss staffing requirements for assignments under the incumbent’s supervision with the Audit Head of Digital Financial Services & Analytics.
• Support the Audit Head of Digital Financial Services & Analytics, the Chief Audit Executive (CAE), and other Internal Audit (IA) units in BAU and special assignments, as required.
• Adhere to EDB’s Behaviors (Customer Focused, Integrity & Honesty, Extreme Ownership, and Collaboration & Teamwork) in all aspects of work conduct.

Education:

• ACCA / CA / CA Finalist / MBA
• Professional certifications such as CIA / CISA / CAMS / CFE would be an advantage.
• Data Science certifications would be an advantage.

Experience:

• Minimum 7–8 years of relevant experience in Audit and/or Governance / Risk Management / Compliance / Finance / Business Planning / Data Analytics.
• Experience in the banking industry, particularly Digital Banking / Mobile Financial Services, would be an advantage.
• Knowledge of Technology & IT/IS auditing would be an advantage.

Behavioural Skills & Competencies:

• Communication Skills
• Problem‑Solving Skills
• Time Management Skills
• Leadership and Decision‑Making
• Teamwork
• Analytical Skills and Attention to Detail
• Report Writing
• Ability to Understand the Bigger Picture
• Data Analysis