Eligibility / Qualification Required:

• Qualification: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Accounting, Finance, Mathematics, Audit or related discipline. Professional certifications in the relevant disciplines shall be considered an added advantage.
• Experience: At least 3-5 years of experience in internal audit, risk management, compliance review, or assurance functions, gained within government bodies, regulatory organizations, financial institutions, or reputable audit firms, preferably with:
  • Demonstrated experience in overseeing or conducting internal audits, including planning, execution, supervision, and reporting of audit engagements.
  • Proven ability to provide independent assurance on governance, risk management, and internal control frameworks, in line with recognized audit standards.
  • Practical exposure to reviewing compliance with approved policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements, and assessing adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls.
  • Experience in preparing clear, evidence-based audit reports, including findings, observations, risk ratings, and actionable recommendations for senior management.
  • Demonstrated ability to track, monitor, and follow up on implementation of corrective and remedial actions, and report progress to management and oversight bodies.
  • Familiarity with public-sector governance frameworks, risk-management practices, and audit standards (e.g., IIA Standards, ISO-based controls, or equivalent) shall be considered an added advantage.
  • Strong analytical, professional judgment, and communication skills, with experience operating in an independent assurance role and interacting with senior leadership.

How to Apply:

• Application forms may be viewed and submitted along with CVs at https://recruitment.pvara.team/ within 15-days from the date of advertisement.
• Applicant may apply for more than one post by submitting separate application form for each post.
• Incomplete applications and those received after closing date will not be entertained.

General Conditions:

• Candidates will produce original documents / certificates at the time of interview.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be called for test/ interview.
• The initial appointment will be for a period of three (03) years further extendable to further Two (02) years.
• No TA/DA will be given for appearing in test/ interview.
• PVARA reserves the rights to cancel, increase or decrease the number of posts / withdraw advertisement in part or in total.
• Government servants may also apply and compete for the abovementioned posts after obtaining a No Objection Certificate from their Parent Departments/Cadre Administrators. If selected for any post, a lien against his/her term at PVARA will be considered a deputation.
• The approved pay structure for the General and Technical Cadres for Tier-1, Tier-2 and Tier-3 reflecting minimum pay and maximum pay, shall be as follows:Post CadreMinimum Pay (PKR)/MonthMaximum Pay (PKR)/MonthTier-1-General Cadre489,300733,950Tier-2-General Cadre377,720566,580Tier-3-General Cadre244,590366,885Tier-1-Technical Cadre2,000,0003,150,000Tier-2-Technical Cadre1,750,0001,875,000Tier-3-Technical Cadre875,000975,000
• Authority may grant a special talent allowance, up to 100% of approved pay, to individuals with rare, specialized expertise and relevant international experience.
• Pay package for the post of Managing Director will be determined in line with the market standard, internal parity and requisite qualification, competencies and experience.
• The applicant should not be more than 57 years of age by the cutoff date of this advertisement.