Assistant Manager - Internal Audit & Compliance

Description

Kaizen Paint Middle East is seeking an Assistant Manager – Internal Audit & Compliance for its Shared Services Center (SSC) in Lahore,Pakistan. The position is designed to provide centralized internal audit and compliance support across the organization, working closely with head office, manufacturing plants, warehouses, and regional operations.

The role requires an ACCA Qualified/Finalist or CA Finalist/Part Qualified professional having done articleship/training from a reputable firm, with Big 4 experience preferred. Experience in manufacturing, FMCG, industrial, or other operationally complex environments will be an advantage.

The Assistant Manager will independently execute risk-based internal audits, compliance reviews, inventory and warehouse audits, sales process reviews, and ERP control assessments, with particular emphasis on Microsoft Dynamics 365, user access controls, segregation of duties, and data-driven audit analytics. The role will identify control gaps, operational risks, potential fraud indicators, and compliance issues, and provide actionable recommendations to strengthen controls and improve operational efficiency.

As part of the Shared Services Center, the position will serve as a centralized audit and compliance resource, supporting consistent control standards and governance practices across multiple business functions and locations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct risk-based internal audits across head office, manufacturing plants, and regional operations to evaluate internal controls and compliance.
• Perform detailed process walkthroughs, control testing, and substantive audit procedures to assess the efficiency and reliability of internal control systems.
• Identify control weaknesses, operational inefficiencies, fraud risks, and compliance gaps; provide clear, actionable recommendations for process improvement.
• Prepare precise, high-quality audit reports and communicate findings effectively to management for decision-making and corrective action.
• Conduct rigorous inventory audits including surprise stock counts and reconciliations for raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods to ensure accuracy and prevent losses.
• Review warehouse and dispatch operations to detect risks like pilferage, leakages, and unauthorized activities, recommending control enhancements as needed.
• Evaluate sales processes including pricing controls, discounts, and credit management to confirm adherence to company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Assess ERP system controls with emphasis on Microsoft Dynamics 365, focusing on user access management, segregation of duties, and system security.
• Leverage data analytics techniques to identify exceptions such as manual overrides, backdated entries, and unauthorized adjustments for data-driven audit assurance.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, standard operating procedures, delegation of authority frameworks, and applicable taxation regulations.
• Support development and continuous monitoring of compliance frameworks and governance practices to strengthen organizational control environment.
• Track audit findings and follow up rigorously to ensure timely implementation and closure of corrective action plans.
• Identify recurring control issues and systemic weaknesses to highlight trends and drive long-term risk mitigation strategies.
• Assist in special reviews, investigations, and fraud risk assessments by applying professional skepticism and maintaining confidentiality.
• Demonstrate willingness to travel and work on-site in various field environments as required to execute audit responsibilities effectively.

Experience

4 Years

Apply By

Oct 16, 2026

Required Skills

• Dynamics 365
• Data Analytics Techniques
• Inventory management and supply chain processes
• Internal audit methodologies
• Internal Control Frameworks
• Risk Assessment
• ERP system controls
• Compliance Monitoring
• Fraud Risk Assessment

Nice to Have Skills

• Report Writing