Head of Internal Audit

NADRA requires a Head of Internal Audit on a contractual basis at Islamabad HQ to lead NADRA's Internal Audit function, providing independent assurance on governance, risk management, internal controls, compliance and operational effectiveness, and reporting to Management and the Audit Committee. Selected candidate will undergo a 6 months probation period, extendable subject to performance.

• Develop and execute risk-based annual audit plan aligned with international/national standards
• Lead financial, operational, IT, forensic, performance and compliance audits across all NADRA offices
• Ensure quality, accuracy and objectivity of audit findings
• Verify compliance with government rules, PPRA rules and internal SOPs
• Prepare audit reports for Management and the Audit Committee
• Evaluate internal control systems and recommend improvements
• Support development of internal control frameworks and SOPs
• Build audit capability in IT audit, forensics and process automation
• Ensure independence of the audit function
• Coordinate with external auditors, regulators and oversight bodies

• CA (ICAP/ICAEW), ACCA, ACMA, Master's in Finance/Accounting, in Accounting & Finance, recognised by HEC
• Chartered Accountant (ICAP/ICAEW)/ACCA/ACMA or Master's in Finance/Accounting from an HEC recognized university
• Degrees must be attested by HEC
• Minimum 15 years progressive experience including 5 years in senior internal audit leadership
• Strong understanding of IPPF, Internal Auditing Standards, COSO, ERM and corporate governance
• Experience reporting to Board-level committees/executive management
• NOC required at interview for Government/Semi-Government employees

• Required experience: At least 15 years
• Minimum 15 years progressive experience in internal audit, risk management, governance, compliance or financial controls, with at least 5 years in a senior internal audit leadership position; CISA, CIA or equivalent preferred

• All candidates: 18 – 55 years
• Age is counted on the closing date, 25 Oct 2026.
• The upper limit already includes the general age relaxation of 5 years; it is not added again.

An upper limit of 55 years means you must not have reached that age on the date age is counted. A relaxation applies only to the candidates the advertisement names, with the proof it asks for.

In the advertisement's words:

• Maximum age 55 years including 5 years general relaxation

1. Written or screening test
2. Interview
3. Medical examination

• Paper type: Mcqs

Only shortlisted candidates will be called for test/interview. Application guide available in the Downloads section of the NADRA careers portal. Electronic gadgets such as mobile phones and smart watches are not allowed during test/interview.

• CNIC
• HEC Attested Degrees/Certificates
• Experience Certificates
• NOC (Government/Semi-Government employees)
• Medical Fitness Certificate
• Character Certificate

1. Sign in with PAKID on the NADRA careers portal
2. Complete the online application form
3. Upload required documents
4. Submit the application online before the deadline

Advertised by

National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA)

Application link

careers.nadra.gov.pk

Added to this site

13 Oct 2026

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