The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) invites applications from distinguished audit and financial governance executives for the post of Head of Internal Audit under the NADRA Employees Service Regulations, 2002. Stationed at NADRA Headquarters in Sector G-5/2, Islamabad, this senior leadership role delivers independent objective assurance across governance, internal controls, and operational accountability.
Institutional Background and Audit Mandate
NADRA functions as Pakistan's statutory civil registration authority, managing complex financial, administrative, and technological infrastructure nationwide. To ensure institutional transparency, statutory compliance, and rigorous financial stewardship, the Authority maintains an autonomous Internal Audit Directorate that reports functionally to the Board-Level Audit Committee and administratively to Authority leadership, safeguarding public assets and institutional integrity across thousands of registration centers and international missions.
Operational Scope and Executive Leadership Duties
The Head of Internal Audit develops and executes risk-based annual audit plans aligned with the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF), COSO Internal Control Framework, and Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) guidelines. The executive directs financial, operational, IT, forensic, performance, and compliance audits across all NADRA establishments, verifying adherence to Public Procurement Rules (PPRA) and internal controls. Responsibilities include preparing high-level evaluation reports for the Audit Committee, steering multidisciplinary audit teams, advancing AI-enabled auditing tools and data analytics, and interfacing with external statutory regulators.
Application Preparation and Document Checklist
Candidates possessing the prescribed professional accountancy credentials and senior audit leadership track record should compile the following documents for submission:
- Comprehensive executive curriculum vitae highlighting 15 years of progressive audit leadership and senior reporting to board committees.
- Attested copies of professional qualifications (ICAP, ICAEW, ACCA, ACMA) or HEC-recognized Master's degree transcripts.
- Copies of relevant audit certifications such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).
- Experience certificates authenticating at least 5 years in senior audit management.
- Copy of Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC) and recent passport-sized color photographs.
- Departmental NOC for candidates currently serving in public sector or autonomous institutions.
Submission Logistics and Recruitment Terms
Qualified candidates must apply online exclusively via the official recruitment portal at careers.nadra.gov.pk before the closing date on 25 October 2026. Guidance for filing the application is available in the portal's Downloads section. The initial appointment involves a six-month probationary term extendable based on performance review. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview, where original HEC-attested academic and professional documents must be verified. No travel allowance or daily allowance is admissible.