Senior Manager - IT Audit & Risk Assurance

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Manager to lead our IT Audit and Risk Assurance practice in Karachi. The role involves overseeing complex IT audit engagements, ensuring regulatory compliance, and delivering actionable insights to clients.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute audit strategies for IT systems and processes.
• Lead and manage end‑to‑end IT audit engagements, including risk assessments and control testing.
• Prepare comprehensive audit reports and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Monitor IT controls continuously and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Manage a team of 40+ audit professionals, fostering development and performance.
• Engage with clients to understand their risk environment and deliver assurance services.

Required profile

• Proven experience leading and managing IT audits and risk assessments.
• Strong knowledge of IT systems, processes, and internal controls.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements and compliance standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop large audit teams.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in IT, Computer Science or a related field; professional certifications such as CISA, CISM or CISSP are a plus.
• Relevant experience in professional services or consulting.

Required skills

• Auditing
• Auditing Methodologies
• Data Analysis
• Data Modeling
• Data Security
• Data Visualization
• Compliance Program Implementation
• External Audit
• Financial Reporting
• Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS)
• Data Ingestion
• Data Transformation