Head of Internal Audit (Chartered Accountant)

About the role

NADRA is seeking a Head of Internal Audit to lead its Internal Audit function by providing independent and objective assurance on governance, risk management, internal controls, compliance and operational effectiveness. The role will strengthen organizational accountability through risk-based audits, promotion of best practices, and strategic recommendations to Management and the Audit Committee. The post will cover financial, operational, IT, forensic, performance and compliance audits across all NADRA offices.

Key responsibilities include developing and executing a risk-based annual audit plan aligned with national and international standards; ensuring quality, accuracy and objectivity of audit findings; verifying compliance with government rules and Public Procurement Rules (PPRA); preparing high-quality audit reports for management and Audit Committee; evaluating internal control systems and recommending improvements; supporting development of internal control frameworks and SOPs; building audit capability in IT audit, forensics and process automation; ensuring independence and a culture of objectivity; and coordinating with external auditors, regulators and oversight bodies as required.

Posts and vacancies

• Head of Internal Audit (Chartered Accountant)

Eligibility

• Educational background: Chartered Accountant (ICAP/ICAEW)/ACCA; ACMA or a Master's degree in Finance/Accounting or a related field from an HEC-recognized university. Degrees must be attested by HEC.

• Professional experience: Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in internal audit, risk management, governance, compliance or financial controls, with at least 5 years in a senior internal audit leadership position.

• Technical knowledge: Strong understanding of the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF), internal auditing standards, COSO internal control framework, enterprise risk management (ERM) and corporate governance principles.

• Reporting experience: Experience reporting to board-level committees or executive management and leading internal audit functions in large public-sector, corporate, financial or technology-driven organizations.

• Certifications: Internal audit certifications such as CISA or CIA will be preferred.

• Skills and competencies: Strong command of risk-based auditing and internal audit methodologies; deep knowledge of government rules, procurement laws and compliance frameworks; excellent analytical, report-writing, communication and stakeholder management skills; leadership experience managing multidisciplinary audit teams; high integrity and decision-making ability. Experience with AI-enabled auditing, digital audit tools and data analytics is an added advantage.

• Age limit: Maximum age 55 years.