Head of Internal Audit (Chartered Accountant)

About the role

NADRA is recruiting a Head of Internal Audit to lead its internal audit function, providing independent and objective assurance on governance, risk management, internal controls, compliance and operational effectiveness. The post-holder will strengthen organizational accountability by delivering risk-based audits, promoting best practices and providing strategic recommendations to Management and the Audit Committee.

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop and execute a risk-based annual audit plan aligned with international and national standards.

• Lead financial, operational, IT, forensic, performance and compliance audits across all NADRA offices.

• Ensure quality, accuracy and objectivity of audit findings and verify compliance with government rules, Public Procurement Rules (PPRA) and internal SOPs.

• Prepare high-quality audit reports for Management and the Audit Committee.

• Evaluate effectiveness of internal control systems and recommend improvements.

• Support development of internal control frameworks and organizational SOPs.

• Build audit capability in IT audit, forensics and process automation, including AI-enabled auditing and data analytics.

• Coordinate with external auditors, regulators and oversight bodies as required and ensure independence of the audit function.

Posts and vacancies

• Head of Internal Audit (Chartered Accountant)

Eligibility

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

• 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. Proven experience leading internal audit functions in large public-sector, corporate, financial or technology-driven organizations.

• Knowledge: Strong understanding of International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF), COSO Internal Control Framework, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) and corporate governance principles. Internal audit certifications such as CISA or CIA preferred.

• Age: Maximum 55 years (5 years general age relaxation is included in the above age limit).

• Other conditions: Employees serving in Government/Semi-Government departments must provide a No Objection Certificate (NOC) at the time of interview. Selected candidates must provide attested educational documents from HEC or the respective regulatory body at the time of joining, and provide medical fitness and character certificates. Females, minorities, transgenders and differently-abled candidates are encouraged to apply.

How to apply

• Only online applications will be accepted. To apply, visit: https://careers.nadra.gov.pk/

• Application guide is available under the Downloads section on the careers portal.

• Only shortlisted candidates will be called for test/interview.

• Applicants serving in Government/Semi-Government must provide NOC at interview.

• Attested educational documents from HEC/respective regulatory body must be provided at time of joining.

• Selected candidates must provide Medical Fitness and Character Certificates when required.

• No TA/DA will be admissible. Electronic gadgets such as mobile phones, smart watches, etc., will not be allowed during test/interview.

• Management reserves the right to withhold or cancel the recruitment process and to accept or reject any application at any stage.

HR Directorate
National Database & Registration Authority (NADRA)
State Bank of Pakistan Building, Shahrah-e-Jamhuriat, Sector G-5/2, Islamabad

Important dates

• Application deadline: 2026-10-25