Senior Manager Internal Audit

Jaffer Brothers Private Limited; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 2,400,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Jaffer Brothers Private Limited seeks a Senior Manager Internal Audit to lead risk-based audit planning, governance, and control assessments.

You will drive audits across functions, report to the Audit Committee, and mentor the Internal Audit team while strengthening policy governance and independence. SAP experience is preferred, with 8–10 years in audit/risk roles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related discipline.
• Professional qualifications such as CIA, CA, ACCA, CPA, CISA or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 8–10 years of progressive experience in Internal Audit, Risk Management, or Assurance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the annual risk-based Internal Audit Plan aligned with objectives and risks.
• Lead financial, operational, compliance, process, and special audits across functions.
• Ensure timely execution of audit assignments and prepare objective reports.
• Track audit observations until closure and provide status to management and Audit Committee.
• Prepare Audit Committee agendas, presentations, and supporting documentation.
• Manage policy governance, including policy log maintenance and approvals.
• Assess internal controls and recommend improvements for governance and efficiency.
• Build relationships with business leaders, external auditors, regulators, and other assurance providers while maintaining independence.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the Internal Audit team and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Internal Audit Leadership

Internal Controls & Compliance

Audit Planning & Execution

Policy Management

Audit Committee Management

Stakeholder Management

Analytical & Critical Thinking

Report Writing & Presentation

People Development

ERP Systems Knowledge (SAP)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration

CIA / CA / ACCA / CPA / CISA or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

About the job Senior Manager Internal Audit

Position Summary:

To lead the Internal Audit function by developing and executing a risk-based internal audit plan, evaluating the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal control systems, ensuring timely closure of audit observations, strengthening policy governance, and providing independent assurance to the Audit Committee and senior management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement the annual risk-based Internal Audit Plan aligned with organizational objectives and key business risks.
• Lead financial, operational, compliance, process, and special audits across all business functions.
• Ensure timely execution of audit assignments and preparation of accurate, objective, and actionable audit reports.
• Track and monitor audit observations until closure and provide periodic status reports to senior management and the Audit Committee.
• Prepare Audit Committee agendas, presentations, reports, and supporting documentation, and present audit findings during committee meetings.
• Manage policy governance, including policy log maintenance, document numbering, policy reviews, approvals, and communication.
• Assess the effectiveness of internal controls and recommend improvements to strengthen governance and operational effectiveness.
• Build effective relationships with business leaders, external auditors, regulators, and other assurance providers while maintaining audit independence.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the Internal Audit team and drive continuous improvement in audit methodologies, tools, and reporting practices.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Professional qualification such as CIA, CA, ACCA, CPA, CISA, or equivalent preferred

Experience

• 8–10 years of progressive experience in Internal Audit, Risk Management, or Assurance.
• Minimum 3 years in a senior leadership role managing enterprise-wide internal audit activities.
• Experience presenting to Audit Committees and senior executives.
• Internal Audit Leadership
• Internal Controls & Compliance
• Audit Planning & Execution
• Policy Management
• Audit Committee Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Analytical & Critical Thinking
• Report Writing & Presentation
• People Development
• Working knowledge of ERP systems (preferably SAP), including business processes, process audits, and operational audit practices.