Job Description

Who Are We?

ACE Properties is a Real Estate subsidiary of ACE Group for Companies. The ACE group of companies has a diversified portfolio, Digital remittance services in more than 100+ countries, digital wallet services in the UK, and real estate projects, a web-based News Channel, advertising businesses, and software solutions in Pakistan.

ACE Properties Active Projects as of 2026: Canal City Sarai Alamgir & Dream City Kharian.

Job Title: Internal Auditor
Department: Internal Audit Department
Location: Kharian - Sarai Alamgir
Job Type: Full-Time

Internal Auditor would be responsible for examining and evaluating the adequacy, effectiveness, and efficiency of the ACE properties’ internal control systems and procedures. This role involves conducting risk-based audits, identifying control weaknesses and process inefficiencies, recommending corrective actions and cost-saving measures, and ensuring the timely follow-up of audit recommendations. Internal Audit also contributes to developing a strong internal control culture and assists in maintaining the organisational Risk Register.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and document comprehensive audit observations based on detailed analysis and professional judgment, ensuring accuracy and clarity for management review.
• As the audit manager/department head directs, design and maintain tailored audit checklists for diverse domains and departments, optimising audit efficiency and consistency across the Properties domain.
• Execute risk-based internal audits to evaluate the design and operational effectiveness of internal controls and procedures, identifying areas for improvement and mitigation.
• Conduct thorough audit inquiries, perform procedural walkthroughs, and analyse data to gather evidence and support audit findings, adhering to established audit methodologies and standards.
• Create and maintain detailed working papers and annexure files to document audit evidence and conclusions, ensuring a clear audit trail and supporting audit observations.
• Proactively identify control weaknesses, process inefficiencies, and potential risks, recommending actionable risk mitigation strategies and cost-saving measures to enhance operational efficiency and safeguard assets.
• Conduct on-site audits to assess compliance and operational effectiveness, adapting to diverse operational environments and challenges.
• Collaborate with the Audit Head/Manager and Assistant Manager to synthesise audit findings into clear and concise reports, presenting actionable recommendations and facilitating constructive discussions with management.
• Review and analyse departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to gain a comprehensive understanding of operational processes and identify potential control gaps.
• Prepare and issue formal data request emails to relevant stakeholders, ensuring timely and accurate information gathering for audit execution.
• Monitor and track the implementation of agreed-upon audit recommendations, conducting follow-up reviews to ensure corrective actions are effectively implemented and sustained.
• Assist the Internal Audit team in carrying out ad-hoc assignments/investigations and reviews as assigned by the Board of Directors, providing detailed reports on findings and recommendations.
• Serve as an objective and independent advisor to the Internal Audit departmental head, ensuring compliance with regulations, assessing the validity of operations, and supporting the achievement of organisational goals.
• Contribute to the development and promotion of a strong internal control culture within the ACE Group through proactive communication.
• Assist the Department head in the continuous maintenance of the organisational Risk Register, identifying emerging risks and recommending appropriate mitigation strategies.

Key Skills Required:

• Expertise in internal audit of a real estate or property developer.

• Expertise in internal audit, risk assessment, and control functions.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Formal Qualification Requirement:

• CA Inter / CAF, ACCA, ACA.

• A CIA qualification would be a plus.

• Candidates having qualifications other than ACCA and CA would not be considered.

Professional Experience Requirement:

This role requires candidates to have the following:

Completed Chartered Accountancy articles from a QCR-rated firm.

In addition to the articles from a QCR-rated firm, the candidate should have at least 2 to 3 years of relevant work experience in the Internal Audit or Internal Control function of a real estate, property developer or construction company, or an outsourced internal audit function of any established real estate developer.