Associate, Internal Audit

Entity: Aga Khan University Hospital

Location: Karachi, Pakistan

Introduction to the Aga Khan University:

The Aga Khan University Hospital is a not-for-profit healthcare institute that offers all medical services to their patients under one roof. In addition to the tertiary care hospital in Karachi, AKUH has a network of 4 secondary care hospitals, 30+ Medical Centers, and over 290+ Clinical Laboratories, 30+ Pharmacies in over 120+ cities across Pakistan. It also offers Home Healthcare Services and home deliveries of medicines. The Hospital provides Zakat for those patients who are eligible, and the health systems offers generous Patient Welfare to support those in financial need. In recognition of its high quality and patient safety, the AKUH is accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI) as an Academic Medical Centre and its Clinical Laboratories are accredited by the College of American Pathologists (CAP) for fast and accurate testing.

As an equal opportunity employer, AKU believes in promoting a diverse and inclusive culture and is committed to adopt appropriate standards for safeguarding and promoting a respectful relationship with and between diverse workforce of its faculty, staff, trainees, volunteers, beneficiaries, wider communities, and other stakeholders with whom it works, including children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees/trainees and partners to share this commitment.

Key Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Manager/Regional Director, Internal Audit, the position will be responsible for carrying out assigned internal audits and quality assurance activities with minimal supervision within the allocated timelines. The position will also support Audit Committee reporting and provide coordination and administrative support to the Global Chief Internal Audit Office.

The following responsibilities are:

• Conducting well-planned execution of audits of assigned areas and activities of the University campuses including Off campus / Outreach locations.
• Performing process documentation / mapping, carrying out test of controls, substantive testing and applying analytical procedures including data analytics and documenting the results and exceptions.
• Performing spot checks of the assigned areas from time to time.
• Discuss and seek validation of audit findings with the auditee and prepare audit report covering relevant observations with constructive recommendations for risk mitigations and process improvements.
• Seek management action plan on the recommendations for remediation of risks identified.
• Support the preparation, consolidation, and quality review of reports, presentations, and other submissions for the Audit Committee and other relevant Board Committees
• Maintaining confidentiality and sensitivity of information pertaining to the organization and exercising utmost integrity and sense of responsibility with respect to handling the information during the course of audit.
• Regular follow-ups with the departments to update the status of outstanding recommendations and ensure their timely implementation.
• Maintaining an up-to-date and orderly filing system for all documents, correspondence, reports and working papers related to the audits.
• Perform tasks as may be assigned by the supervisor in achieving the department’s goals and objectives as per his/her directions on an on-going basis.
• Developing a relationship of trust with the stakeholders through ongoing engagement.
• Coordinate reporting, documentation, follow-ups, meetings scheduling, and other administrative requirements for the Global CIA Office.
• Assist supervisor in achieving departmental objectives.
• Periodically report the current status/progress of audit plan to the audit management/Global CIA Office.
• Provide inputs to the audit management in preparing the audit plan.
• Perform special investigative procedures as may be directed by the supervisor.
• Share learnings from the audit as part of knowledge sharing.
• Periodically report the current status/progress of audit plan to the audit management/Global CIA Office.
• Provide inputs to the audit management in preparing the audit plan.
• Perform special investigative procedures as may be directed by the supervisor.
• Share learnings from the audit as part of knowledge sharing.

Eligibility Criteria / Requirements:

You should have:

• CA /ACCA/ ICMA qualified or part qualified CA / ACCA/ICMA or Bachelors / Masters’ Degree from a reputed institution.
• Candidate for a certification program in Internal Audit such as CIA/CISA would be an added advantage.
• A minimum two years of relevant internal audit experience preferably within quality assurance role within internal audit or process improvement focusing on leading practices.
• Basic knowledge of internal audit standards and methodology, with the ability to support quality assurance reviews through checking audit documentation, compliance with prescribed templates and procedures, completeness of working papers, and timely follow-up of identified review points.
• Understanding of business processes / workflows, risk management, governance and controls.
• Ability to perform risks and controls mapping, audit planning, execution and reporting.
• Ability to support preparation of Audit/Board Committee reporting packs and effectively follow-up and obtain relevant information from auditees/staff.
• Self-disciplined, self-motivated and possess strong organization and work management skills.
• Be a multitasker, including the ability to handle competing priorities and meet all deadlines and commitments.
• Strong Interpersonal skills to be able to build excellent working relations with other departments and communicate effectively at management levels.
• Ability to converse and write effectively in English, especially report writing
• Ability to use MS Office for report writing, data analysis and making presentations.
• Keen to learn and develop technical expertise in fields such as academic, health, construction, finance, technology, operations, or investigations.
• Strong coordination, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to manage reporting, documentation, follow-ups, scheduling, and other administrative requirements of the Global CIA Office

Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted

Primary Location

Pakistan

Organisation

Aga Khan Hospital & Medical College

Employee Status

Regular

Job Type

Standard

Job Posting

11/09/2026, 10:27:35 AM

Closing Date

18/09/2026, 6:59:00 PM