Chief Internal Auditor

About the Position

MTI Khyber Teaching Hospital (KTH), Khyber Medical College (KMC), and Khyber College of Dentistry (KCD) invite applications from suitably qualified and experienced professionals for the position of Chief Internal Auditor (CIA). The CIA will lead an independent, objective assurance and consulting function designed to add value and enhance the operations of the MTI, consistent with the IIA's International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) and the institution's Internal Audit Charter.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Internal Audit Department for MTI KTH, KMC, and KCD in accordance with the approved Internal Audit Charter.
• Develop and execute a risk-based Annual Audit Plan covering all significant operational, financial, compliance, and IT audit areas.
• Design, implement, and maintain comprehensive Risk Control Matrices (RCMs) for key institutional processes as a priority deliverable within the first six months.
• Conduct and supervise audit engagements including operational, financial, compliance, forensic, and IT audits and ensure timely reporting to the Audit Committee.
• Directly and independently report to the Board of Governors Audit Committee on audit findings, risk exposures, and the status of management action plans.
• Provide advisory/consulting services to management on internal controls, governance gaps, and risk mitigation strategies without compromising audit independence.
• Lead or support forensic investigations and special assignments as directed by the Audit Committee or Board.
• Oversee follow-up on audit findings and ensure timely implementation of agreed corrective actions by management.
• Build and develop the capacity of the internal audit team through training, mentoring, and structured performance management.

Qualification and Experience Requirements

• Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or an equivalent professional qualification from ICAP, IIA, ACCA, or any internationally recognized accounting or audit body.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant post-qualification experience in internal auditing, risk management, or financial controls, with at least 2 years in a leadership or senior managerial role within an internal audit department.
• Demonstrated experience in risk-based audit planning, compliance audits, and forensic investigations, preferably in a healthcare, public sector, or donor-funded institution.
• Prior exposure to public sector governance frameworks, MTI or hospital management structures, or KP Government financial rules will be a significant advantage.
• Proven track record of independent functional reporting to an Audit Committee or Board of Governors, including presentation of audit findings, management letters, and follow up on agreed actions.
• Hands-on experience in developing and maintaining Risk Control Matrices (RCMs) and risk registers for complex multi-entity organisations.

How to Apply

Applicants must apply online through www.jobs.kth.edu.pk by first logging in, filling out the Application Form with all required information, then downloading and paying the challan (Processing Fee non-refundable) in the designated bank. The Challan Fee may also be paid through Easypaisa, JazzCash, online banking, or other available digital banking channels by following the payment instructions provided on the second page of the challan. After payment, re-login to your account, download and sign the completed Application Form, and attach attested copies of your Covering Letter, Academic Credentials, Qualification and Experience Certificates, Domicile, CNIC, two (02) photographs, and the original Bank Deposit Slip/Bank Draft. The complete application must be sent through courier service to the Office of Governance Secretariat, Khyber Medical College, Peshawar within fifteen (15) days of the advertisement's publication.

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