Head of Internal Audit

About the role

Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) is a statutory corporation established under Ordinance XX of 1979. As the national flag carrier, the PNSC Group of companies runs global shipping operations. PNSC is looking for a high-calibre, result-oriented professional for the position of Head of Internal Audit.

The appointment will be on contract for an initial period of three years. It may be extended by mutual consent. The selected candidate will be offered a market-based remuneration package that matches their qualifications and experience.

The appointment will follow the State Owned Enterprises (Governance and Operations) Act 2023 and the State Owned Enterprises (Ownership and Management) Policy 2023. It will also follow the Pakistan National Shipping Corporation Ordinance 1979 (as amended to date), the PNSC Service Regulations 2025 and the CMU Guidelines for C-Level appointments.

Posts and vacancies

• Head of Internal Audit, on contract, initially for three years

Eligibility

• Qualification: Fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP), the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan (ICMAP), ACCA or CPA.

• Experience: At least 7 years of relevant post-qualification experience in auditing and risk management. This must include designing internal control procedures and ensuring effective compliance and financial reliability in the public or private sector.

• Knowledge: Understanding of governance, risk and risk control, especially in state-owned enterprises (SOEs) or listed companies.

• Fit and Proper Criteria: The candidate must meet the Fit and Proper Criteria under Schedule IV of the SOEs Act.

• Age limit: Up to 50 years.

Preference may be given to candidates who have:

• worked as Chief Internal Auditor or Head of Internal Audit in the shipping industry, an SOE or a listed company

• worked in an ERP environment to ensure effective internal controls and risk management

How to apply

Apply through any one of these routes:

• the online application form on the PNSC website, www.pnsc.com.pk

• the National Job Portal, www.njp.gov.pk

• LinkedIn

• mail or courier to: The Company Secretary, PNSC, 14th Floor, PNSC Building, M.T. Khan Road, Karachi

Attach copies of your degrees, diplomas, testimonials and other documents that support your application.

No TA/DA or other expenses will be paid for attending the interview. PNSC is an equal opportunity employer. It reserves the right to reject any application without giving a reason.

Important dates

• Advertisement date: 4 October 2026

• Last date to apply: 19 October 2026 (15 days from the advertisement date)