Chief Auditor

About the role

Punjab Poultry Farm, a furniture company based in Punjab, India, is strengthening its internal controls, financial governance and compliance practices. It is hiring a full-time, on-site Chief Auditor in Rawalpindi to oversee all internal audit activities across the organization.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and execute audit engagements, review financial statements and evaluate internal controls, risk management and compliance with company policies and regulations.
• Analyze operational and financial data, identify control gaps and recommend improvements to efficiency and risk.
• Prepare audit plans and reports, coordinate with finance and operations teams, follow up on corrective actions and present findings to senior management.
• Build audit methodologies, mentor junior audit staff if present and help foster a culture of ethical conduct and sound governance.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related field; CIA, ACCA or CA certification is an advantage.
• Prior experience in an internal or external audit leadership role, preferably in manufacturing, agriculture or related sectors.
• Willingness to work on-site in Rawalpindi and travel to other company locations for audits.

Required skills

• Auditing principles, internal controls and risk management, with the ability to design and run audit procedures.
• Financial analysis, accounting standards and preparation and review of financial statements.
• Ability to write clear audit reports and explain complex findings to stakeholders.
• Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, integrity and confidentiality, plus good communication and teamwork skills.