Senior Manager - IT Audit & Risk Assurance

A. F. Ferguson & Co. (a member firm of the PwC network); Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 1,674,000 - 2,790,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent professional services firm in Pakistan is seeking a Senior Manager - IT Audit & Risk Assurance to lead IT audits and manage a team of 40+ professionals. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with IT systems and compliance standards, excellent communication skills, and relevant qualifications in IT or computer science. This role offers an opportunity to make significant improvements and provide assurance across various engagements in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading and managing IT audits and risk assessments.
• Strong knowledge of IT systems, processes, and controls.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements and compliance standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage and lead a team effectively.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Professional certifications such as CISA, CISM, CISSP, or equivalent are a plus.
• Relevant experience in the professional services or consulting industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage IT audits and risk assessments.
• Assess IT systems, processes, and controls; ensure regulatory compliance.
• Develop audit strategies, conduct audits, prepare reports, and provide improvement recommendations.
• Manage a team of 40+ audit professionals and oversee client interactions.
• Continuously monitor IT controls and risks across engagements.

Skills

Accepting Feedback

Active Listening

Analytical Thinking

Auditing

Compliance Program Implementation

Data Analysis and Interpretation

Data Security

Data Visualization

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field

Job description

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Job Description & Summary

A.F. Ferguson & Co. (a member firm of the PwC network) is one of the leading professional services firms in Pakistan, operating from three offices in Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad. We provide a comprehensive range of assurance, taxation, and advisory services to national and local companies across all industrial sectors, public sector organizations, and non-government/non-profit organizations.

Line of Service

Assurance

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Assurance

Management Level

Senior Manager

Job Description & Summary (role specifics)

The Senior Manager will be responsible for leading and managing IT audits, assessing and assuring IT systems and processes, performing risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Day-to-day tasks include developing audit strategies, conducting audits, preparing reports, and providing recommendations for improvements. The role also involves managing a team of 40+ audit professionals and coordinating with clients while continuously monitoring IT controls and risks.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage IT audits and risk assessments.
• Assess IT systems, processes, and controls; ensure regulatory compliance.
• Develop audit strategies, conduct audits, prepare reports, and provide improvement recommendations.
• Manage a team of 40+ audit professionals and oversee client interactions.
• Continuously monitor IT controls and risks across engagements.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading and managing IT audits and risk assessments
• Strong knowledge of IT systems, processes, and controls
• Understanding of regulatory requirements and compliance standards
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage and lead a team effectively
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field
• Professional certifications such as CISA, CISM, CISSP, or equivalent are a plus
• Relevant experience in the professional services or consulting industry

Education

(Degree and/or field of study not specified in the posting)

Certifications

(Certifications not specified in the posting)

Required Skills

• Accepting Feedback
• Active Listening
• Analytical Thinking
• Auditing
• Compliance Program Implementation
• Data Analysis and Interpretation
• Data Security
• Data Visualization
• Communication
• Problem-solving

Travel Requirements

0%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date

Karachi Division, Sindh, Pakistan