Director Internal Audit & Risk, NAFSA (via PSW), Islamabad

Pakistan Single Window (PSW) is recruiting on behalf of the National Agri-Trade and Food Safety Authority (NAFSA), a new national body for agri-trade regulation, facilitation and food safety. The selected candidate joins NAFSA's founding team. The Director leads internal audit and risk for the new authority.

Key responsibilities

• Establish an operational framework and internal audit manual for an effective internal auditing system across all wings and field operations
• Lead, mentor and manage internal audit staff to ensure appropriate skills, independence, quality assurance and effective deployment of audit resources
• Assess effectiveness and efficiency of operational processes and internal controls; propose practical recommendations for improvement and follow-up closure
• Review compliance with statutory obligations, financial rules, procurement procedures and Board-approved policies
• Review accuracy and timeliness of financial statements, management reports and disclosures; test controls over key revenue
• Conduct special audits, investigations and reviews as required by the Director General or Board/Audit Committee
• Coordinate with the Auditor General of Pakistan and any additional external auditors; support audit planning
• Verify documents and transactions as required under internal audit procedures; strengthen preventive controls and authorization checks in high-risk processes

Requirements

• Member of a recognized professional accountancy body (CA/CPA/ACMA/ACCA) or MBA (Finance) from a reputed local or international institution
• Strong knowledge of government audit requirements and public sector controls; familiarity
• Minimum 12 years of relevant internal audit and/or risk management including 5 years experience at senior leadership responsibility
• Demonstrated experience developing risk-based audit plans, conducting operational and financial audits
• Experience coordinating external audits and supporting settlement of audit observations through structured follow-up and evidence-based closure
• Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to provide clear advice at both operational and strategic levels

Location and schedule

• Islamabad
• Contract

Salary and benefits

The posting does not give a salary figure.

How to apply

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