Assistant Vice President - Internal Audit
Al Meezan Investment Management Limited
Published Date: • Karachi, Pakistan (On-Site)
Description
To assist Chief Internal Auditor (CIA) in managing the Internal Audit function by planning, executing, supervising, and reporting internal audit assignments, coordinating Audit Committee matters, monitoring implementation of audit recommendations, and contributing towards strengthening governance, risk management, and internal control processes across the Company.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Chief Internal Auditor in developing and updating the risk-based Internal Audit Plan to address emerging risks and regulatory changes.
- Draft detailed internal audit programs that reflect the approved internal audit strategy and effectively target key risk areas.
- Prepare clear, concise internal audit reports, discuss audit findings with management, and incorporate their feedback to ensure accuracy and relevance.
- Identify and report significant control deficiencies, compliance breaches, and risk exposures to the Chief Internal Auditor and ensure timely communication to the Board Audit Committee.
- Conduct follow-ups on previously identified action items from Board Audit Committee meetings to verify their resolution and effectiveness.
- Assist in drafting minutes from Audit Committee meetings and maintain accurate records of committee proceedings to ensure proper documentation and compliance.
- Review audit observations rigorously to confirm that findings are factual, risk-focused, actionable, and presented in a concise manner.
- Support the Chief Internal Auditor in developing audit resources and methodologies to enhance audit acceptance and effectiveness across the organization’s departments.
- Recommend improvements that drive operational efficiency, strengthen compliance frameworks, and enhance governance practices within the company.
- Participate in special reviews, investigative audits, and fraud-risk assessments as required to identify and mitigate risks promptly.
- Assist in preparing agendas, presentations, reports, and supporting documents for the Audit Committee to ensure productive and structured meetings.
Qualification: Part Qualified CA / ACA/ ACCA/ ACMA. CIA is preferred.
Experience
8 Years
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Required Skills
- Risk-based Internal Audit
- Internal Audit Strategy And Planning
- Risk Assessment
- Compliance Management
- Audit Report Writing
- Fraud Risk Assessment
Nice to Have Skills
- Internal Controls and COSO Framework
- Financial and operational auditing
- Governance practices
- Investigative Auditing
- Audit Committee Support