Executive / Sr. Executive – Internal Audit

To perform internal audits across all departments of factory operations with a strong emphasis on Employee and Labor Relations (ER/LR). The role ensures that all functional areas including production, maintenance, stores, HR, admin, etc.  are operating in compliance with internal policies, SOPs, legal requirements, and industry standards. This position plays a critical role in risk mitigation, process improvement, and ensuring regulatory and labor law compliance, particularly in labor-intensive environments.

Conduct internal audits across all functional areas of the factory, including but not limited to:

• Production processes, Maintenance and engineering, Stores and inventory, Procurement (factory-level)
• ER/ LR/ HR and Admin, Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)
• Give special attention to Employee & Labor Relations (ER/LR) during audits focusing on:
• Compliance with labor laws (EOBI, Social Security, WPPF, SESSI, etc.)
• Contractor and third-party labor compliance
• Hiring and Overtime, shift patterns, and wage calculations
• Disciplinary actions, grievance handling, and documentation
• Worker welfare, canteen, medical, and housing facilities (if applicable)
• Identify risks, non-compliance’s, and gaps in internal controls.
• Develop detailed audit plans, checklists, and procedures based on regulatory frameworks and internal standards.
• Report audit findings clearly and accurately, with actionable recommendations.
• Follow up with departments on corrective actions and ensure timely implementation.
• Conduct surprise checks and compliance walkthroughs to ensure real-time controls.
• Assist in policy improvement by giving feedback based on audit observations.
• Stay updated with relevant labor laws, industrial regulations, and internal control trends.

• Strong understanding of Pakistan’s labor laws, labor regulations, and employee rights.
• Knowledge of internal controls, risk assessment, and compliance frameworks.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and investigative skills.
• Excellent report writing and documentation abilities.
• Sound interpersonal and communication skills must be able to work with all levels of staff.
• High ethical standards and ability to handle sensitive information confidentially.
• (FMCG background preferred). Proficiency in MS Excel, Power Point ERP systems (like SAP, Oracle)

   

CIA, ACCA (part-qualified), or CA Intermediate