Chief Internal Auditor

About the Job

Quetta Electric Supply Company (QESCO) invites applications for the position of Chief Internal Auditor (CIA) purely on a contract basis. The successful candidate will be responsible for all internal audit related activities of QESCO and will report directly to the Audit Committee of QESCO. The appointment shall initially be made for a period of two years, which shall be extendable on a performance basis annually, for a maximum period of three years.

Qualification Requirements

Candidates must fulfill one of the following qualification criteria:

• Member of a recognized body of professional accountants; or certified internal auditor; or certified fraud examiner; or certified internal control auditor with at least ten years of relevant audit experience in energy & power sector.
• A person holding Master qualification (sixteen years' education) in Audit or Accounting or Finance or equivalent from a University/ Institute recognized by the Higher Education Commission with at least fifteen years of relevant audit experience.
• Experience must be post-qualification.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• The candidates must comply with the Fit and Proper Criteria as laid down in the Act and/ or policy.

Skills and Abilities

Applicants should possess the following skills:

• Expertise in conducting large scale internal audits of a multi-dimensional public/private organization.
• Sound understanding and working knowledge of finance, audit, accounting system, corporate finance to carry out transparent and intelligent internal audit.
• Excellent analytical, financial and communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and other financial/audit related software.

Job Responsibilities

Specific Tasks of Chief Internal Auditor shall include but not limited to the following:

• Develop and implement internal audit strategies, plans, and methodologies in alignment with the organization's goals and objectives.
• Evaluate Accounting, Financial, Credit and other Operational activities as an independent appraisal function.
• Ensure effective management of the Financial Resources of the Company.
• Review and appraise the soundness, adequacy and application of accounting, Financial & Operational Controls.
• Identify key risks and areas of focus for internal audit activities based on an assessment of business processes, systems, and controls.
• Formulate Internal Audit programs in such a way that all aspects of financial transactions are audited.
• Prepare reports, observations, comments and recommendations based on audit.
• Identify weaknesses, deficiencies, or gaps that could expose the organization to operational, or compliance risks.
• Develop an effective team of competent subordinates who understand and are able to discharge the obligations of their positions / jobs.
• Undertake special investigation at the directives of the Audit Committee or Board.
• Provide training, coaching, and feedback to internal audit team members to enhance their technical expertise, audit skills, and professional development.
• Any other functions or responsibilities to be assigned by the Audit Committee or Board.

Application Method

Application should be submitted through courier service along with the following documents:
1. Detailed CV, 4 Passport size photographs, Copy of CNIC.
2. All pages of the application should be numbered and signed by the applicant.
3. Attested copies of Experience Certificates.

The applications must reach at the following address by 18-09-2026 during office hours:
COMPANY SECRETARY
QESCO HEADQUARTERS, ZARGHOON ROAD QUETTA CANTT

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