Associate, Internal Audit

Entity: Aga Khan University

Location: Karachi, Pakistan

Chartered in 1983, Aga Khan University (AKU) is a private, autonomous and self-governing international university with 13 teaching sites in 6 countries distributed across three continents. As an integral part of the Aga Khan Development Network, AKU provides higher education in several disciplines, carries out research pertinent to the countries in which it exists and has campuses, programmes and/or teaching hospitals in Afghanistan, Kenya, Pakistan, Tanzania, Uganda and the UK. As an international institution, AKU operates on the core principles of quality, relevance, impact and access; and AKU is a model of academic excellence and an agent of social change.

Reporting to the Manager, Internal Audit Division, you will be responsible for successful completion of assigned audit assignments as per the annual audit plan.

Specific responsibilities include:

• conduct audit of assigned areas in compliance with methodology and best practice
• execute audit assignment as outlined in the annual audit plan
• maintain confidentiality and sensitivity of information pertaining to the organization
• exercise confidentiality and professional  integrity with respect to handling the information during the course of audit
• assess, understand and evaluate risk together with determining whether associated controls are designed effectively
• test operating effectiveness of controls
• document work papers and test results
• validate issues with supporting evidence and corroborate factual accuracy with auditees and/or colleagues
• timely initiation, well planned execution and completion of audits as per standard time required
• carry out regular follow-up with the department to update the status of outstanding recommendation and ensure timely implementation
• maintain up-to date and orderly filing system for all documents, correspondences, reports and other material
• develop and maintain contacts with departments on an on-going basis
• assist supervisor in achieving the department’s goals and objectives
• carry out other special assignments as directed by the supervisor from time to time
• update the auto audit software for audit status and also the status of management actions on fortnightly basis and prepare and submit to the supervisor
• participate in the preparation of the audit plan and its related reports. 

• ACMA / ACCA or part qualified ACMA / ACCA or Master’s Degree
• additional certifications in Internal Audit such as CIA/CISA would be preferred, including exposure to International Internal Audit Standards and;
• minimum two years of relevant work experience
• ability to use MS Office for report writing, data analysis and making presentations
• good understanding of internal audit processes
• strong interpersonal skills to be able to build excellent working relationship with other departments
• ability to converse and write effectively in English, including strong report writing skills
• ability to analyse financial reports and perform data analysis for completeness, integrity and accuracy.

AKU is an equal opportunity employer and is committed tosafeguardingandaimstoadoptappropriatestandardsfor safeguarding and promoting a respectful relationship with and between all faculty,staff, trainees, volunteers, beneficiaries, wider communities, and other stakeholderswithwhomitworks,includingchildrenandvulnerableadults and expects all employees/trainees and partners to share this commitment.

Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted