Senior Internal Auditor

Who Are We? 

ACE Properties is a Real Estate subsidiary of ACE Group for Companies. The ACE group of companies has a diversified portfolio, Digital remittance services in more than 100+ countries, digital wallet services in the UK, and real estate projects, a web-based News Channel, advertising businesses, and software solutions in Pakistan.

ACE Properties Active Projects as of 2026: Canal City Sarai Alamgir, Dream City Kharian & ACE Shopping Park Kharian.

Job Title: Senior Internal Auditor
Department: Internal Audit Department 
Location:  Kharian - Sarai Alamgir
Job Type: Full-Time

The Senior Internal Auditor would be responsible for examining and evaluating the adequacy, effectiveness, and efficiency of the ACE properties’ internal control systems and procedures. This role involves conducting risk-based audits, identifying control weaknesses and process inefficiencies, recommending corrective actions and cost-saving measures, and ensuring the timely follow-up of audit recommendations. The senior Internal Audit also contributes to developing a strong internal control culture and assists in maintaining the organisational Risk Register.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and document comprehensive audit observations based on detailed analysis and professional judgment, ensuring accuracy and clarity for management review.
• As the audit manager/department head directs, design and maintain tailored audit checklists for diverse domains and departments, optimising audit efficiency and consistency across the Properties domain.
• Execute risk-based internal audits to evaluate the design and operational effectiveness of internal controls and procedures, identifying areas for improvement and mitigation.
• Conduct thorough audit inquiries, perform procedural walkthroughs, and analyse data to gather evidence and support audit findings, adhering to established audit methodologies and standards.
• Create and maintain detailed working papers and annexure files to document audit evidence and conclusions, ensuring a clear audit trail and supporting audit observations.
• Proactively identify control weaknesses, process inefficiencies, and potential risks, recommending actionable risk mitigation strategies and cost-saving measures to enhance operational efficiency and safeguard assets.
• Conduct on-site audits to assess compliance and operational effectiveness, adapting to diverse operational environments and challenges.
• Collaborate with the Audit Head/Manager and Assistant Manager to synthesise audit findings into clear and concise reports, presenting actionable recommendations and facilitating constructive discussions with management.
• Review and analyse departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to gain a comprehensive understanding of operational processes and identify potential control gaps.
• Prepare and issue formal data request emails to relevant stakeholders, ensuring timely and accurate information gathering for audit execution.
• Monitor and track the implementation of agreed-upon audit recommendations, conducting follow-up reviews to ensure corrective actions are effectively implemented and sustained.
• Assist the Internal Audit team in carrying out ad-hoc assignments/investigations and reviews as assigned by the Board of Directors, providing detailed reports on findings and recommendations.
• Serve as an objective and independent advisor to the Internal Audit departmental head, ensuring compliance with regulations, assessing the validity of operations, and supporting the achievement of organisational goals.
• Contribute to the development and promotion of a strong internal control culture within the ACE Group through proactive communication.
• Assist the Department head in the continuous maintenance of the organisational Risk Register, identifying emerging risks and recommending appropriate mitigation strategies.

Key Skills Required:

•    Expertise in internal audit of a real estate or property developer.

•    Expertise in internal audit, risk assessment, and control functions.

•    Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Formal Qualification Requirement: 

• CA Inter / CAF, ACCA, ACA.

• A CIA qualification would be a plus.

• Candidates having qualifications other than ACCA and CA would not be considered.

Professional Experience Requirement:

This role requires candidates to have the following:

Completed Chartered Accountancy articles from a QCR-rated firm.

In addition to the articles from a QCR-rated firm, the candidate should have at least 2 to 3 years of relevant work experience in the Internal Audit or Internal Control function of a real estate, property developer or construction company, or an outsourced internal audit function of any established real estate developer.