🏢 Department: Internal Audit Group
📊 Grade: Band-5 to Band-4
👤 No. of Positions: 01

The Bank of Punjab is one of Pakistan’s fastest-growing banks, with over 35 years of banking presence and a network of 900+ branches and ATMs nationwide. BOP is seeking an experienced, dedicated, and performance-driven professional for the position of Regional Head Operational Audit within its Internal Audit Group.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Operational Audit in annual operational audit planning.
• Prepare audit engagement plans and sampling matrices using relevant reports and data.
• Allocate audit resources according to the risk profile of auditable entities.
• Oversee audit engagements and ensure completion within approved budgets and timelines.
• Facilitate communication with management during audit conclusion meetings.
• Review and ensure the quality of audit reports, rating models, management letters, and working papers.
• Calculate audit ratings and recommend them for review.
• Ensure proper archiving and uploading of completed audit assignments into the Audit Management System.
• Review audit team assignments and ensure timely identification, reporting, and escalation of issues.
• Coach audit teams on audit methodology and identify staff training needs.
• Review policies, procedures, and Head Office instructions for control effectiveness and regulatory alignment.
• Recommend updates to audit checklists and manuals based on changes in controls, products, procedures, and regulations.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly reporting packages for management.
• Report significant audit findings and provide updates on management actions.
• Monitor financial and manpower budgets and obtain approvals for breaches according to the approved hierarchy.

Eligibility Criteria

🎓 Qualification:
Bachelor’s, MBA, M.Com, or MSc in Accounting, Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, or related fields. CA, CIA, CBA, or equivalent qualifications from an HEC-recognized university/institution are also acceptable. International certification in Internal Auditing will be preferred.

💼 Experience:
Minimum 09 years of relevant banking/non-banking experience, including at least 03 years in an Internal Audit Function of a bank. Candidates with branch audit experience will be preferred.

🎂 Age Limit:
Not more than 55 years as of the date of application.

What BOP Offers

💰 Market-based competitive remuneration
📈 Opportunity to build a long-term career in a dynamic banking organization
🤝 Equal opportunity workplace
🌟 Females, minorities, differently abled persons, and transgender candidates are encouraged to apply.

Important Notes

• Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview.
• No TA/DA will be admissible.
• BOP reserves the right to accept or reject any application without assigning a reason.
• Candidates meeting the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply online through the BOP career portal.

🔎 Source: Official Careers Portal
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