Manager Internal Audit

METRO opened its first cash & carry wholesale center in Pakistan in 2007 & expanded to 5 wholesale centers in a short span of 18 months. In July 2012 METRO and Makro-Habib combined their wholesale business in Pakistan marking the beginning of a long-term partnership to the mutual benefit of both companies. The merger allowed METRO and Makro-Habib to combine resources and gain the financial strength to lead and grow in a challenging environment and to gain synergies targeted to generate value for our customers and suppliers alike. Today the company is operating 10 wholesale centers in Lahore, Karachi, Multan, Islamabad & Faisalabad. METRO Pakistan (Pvt) Limited is part of METRO GROUP’s sales division METRO Cash & Carry, the international leader in self-service wholesale. The company operates more than 750 stores in 25 countries in Europe, Asia and Africa and has a workforce of over 107,000 employees. Help the company to accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes. Assisting Senior Manager/Division Manager Internal Audit to prepare annual audit plan for Risk based audits and Business Monitoring. Conduct/ assist in conducting risk based audits (Stores as well as Head Office) and consulting projects to ensure that the organisation is functional and internal control system as a whole works properly. Obtain commitment to recommendations made in audit reports from concerned stakeholders. Perform Follow up reviews on implementation of audit recommendations. Assist in Co-ordinating with Performance Improvement METRO AG for all changes and updations introduced in ICS Business Monitoring/ Store Check Tool and implementing those changes at MHCC PK. Lead/conduct Business Monitoring assignments as per Annual Audit Plan Obtain action plan from Stores for all the low performance areas highlighted during business monitoring. Involvement in preparing observation reports on annual and partial inventory counts to highlight deviations from Standard procedure. Provide on going support to other departments regarding Standard Operating Procedures and other control issues. Perform / assist in performing special assignments given by the Management. Any other assignment as and when required by the line management Qualified Accountant from Institute of Cost & Management Accountants of Pakistan (ICMAP), Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) Finalist, Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). Additional Qualification of Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) will be plus. Or MBA Finance from a reputable University with CIA qualification. Experience : Minimum three years professional work experience in Statutory Audit/ Risk advisory services/ Finance in a reputable organization. Flexibility and willingness to travel Ability to quickly grasp and adapt to the Metro Cash & Carry business Strong Analytical background to review/ update Internal Controls System Functional Skills: Knowledge of Operating procedures/ Internal Control System (ICS), Accounting rules, Revenue Laws, Corporate Laws, Corporate governance. Result oriented with strong Interpersonal & communication skills to finalize the audit reports. Strong Analytical skills to add value in the processes. Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and GMS. Exceptional organizational skills with attention to meet deadlines. Self motivated and should be able to multitask under tight deadlines. Strong documentation skills. Possesses ability to bring about changes in ICS through continuous updating the controls. Must be fluent in Urdu and English (both written and spoken).