The Directorate General, Punjab Enforcement and Regulatory Authority (PERA) invites applications from qualified finance and audit professionals having Punjab domicile for the position of Assistant Manager (Audit) in Special PERA Pay Package 5 (SPPP-5) at its headquarters in Lahore on a three-year contract basis.
Institutional Context and Fiscal Audit Mandate
Established under the Punjab Enforcement and Regulation Act, 2024, PERA manages public funds allocated for statewide regulatory crackdowns, technological deployments, logistical fleets, and administrative operations. The Assistant Manager (Audit) functions within the Internal Audit Directorate to ensure that all financial disbursements, procurement actions, and revenue receipts comply fully with the Punjab Financial Rules and government audit standards.
Operational Responsibilities and Audit Scope
The Assistant Manager (Audit) performs continuous internal audit checks and expenditure verifications. Core duties include:
- Conducting pre-audit and post-audit evaluations of payroll bills, contingent expenses, vendor invoices, and development disbursements.
- Verifying public procurement files, comparative bidding statements, and contracts for strict compliance with PPRA rules.
- Auditing regulatory penalty collections, challan account deposits, and bank reconciliations across divisional and district secretariats.
- Drafting formal internal audit reports, identifying procedural weaknesses, and formulating actionable fiscal control recommendations.
- Assisting in the preparation of annotated replies to external audit paras raised by the Auditor General of Pakistan and Public Accounts Committee.
Online Application Preparation and Verification Checklist
Candidates possessing relevant accounting qualifications (ACCA, CA Inter, CMA, or Master's/Bachelor's in Commerce/Finance) alongside professional audit experience must prepare the following dossier:
- Online application profile completed and submitted through https://jobs.punjab.gov.pk/.
- Updated professional curriculum vitae (CV) detailing audit methodologies, public financial compliance, and career milestones.
- Attested copies of professional qualifications, academic degrees, and detailed transcripts.
- Documented service certificates substantiating verifiable experience in internal or external audit operations.
- Attested copies of Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC) and Punjab Domicile Certificate.
- Departmental NOC routed through proper channel for public sector employees.
Submission Instructions and Recruitment Terms
Eligible candidates must apply online through the Punjab Job Portal at https://jobs.punjab.gov.pk/ on or before 29 October 2026. Applications delivered by hand or mail will not be entertained. Detailed job descriptions can be reviewed at https://pera.punjab.gov.pk/. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview. Original documents must be presented at the interview. No TA/DA is admissible.