Details of Job Advertisement by National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) 11-Oct-2026

This job was posted on 11-Oct-2026 and has a last application date of 25-Oct-2026.

NADRA – National Database & Registration Authority

Government of Pakistan

Headquarters, G-5/2 Islamabad

WE ARE HIRING

Under the provisions of Regulation 9, 10 and 11 of NADRA Employees (Service) Regulations, 2002, NADRA is seeking dynamic and experienced professionals for the following position:

Position Details

Educational Background

• Chartered Accountant (ICAP/ICAEW) / ACCA / ACMA or

• Master's Degree in Finance/Accounting or related field from an HEC-recognized university

• Degrees must be attested by HEC

Role Purpose

Lead NADRA's Internal Audit function by providing independent and objective assurance on:

• Governance

• Risk Management

• Internal Controls

• Compliance

• Operational Effectiveness

Strengthen organizational accountability by delivering risk-based audits, promoting best practices, and providing strategic recommendations to the Management and Audit Committee.

Job Requirements

Professional Experience

• Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in internal audit, risk management, governance, compliance, or financial controls

• At least 5 years in a Senior Internal Audit Leadership position

• Proven experience in leading and managing internal audit functions in large public-sector, corporate, financial, or technology-driven organizations

• Strong understanding of:

  • International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF)

  • Internal Auditing Standards

  • COSO Internal Control Framework

  • Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)

  • Corporate governance principles

• Experience of reporting to Board-Level Committees/Executive Management

• Internal Audit certifications like CISA, CIA or equivalent will be preferred

Skills & Competencies

• Strong command over internal audit methodologies and risk-based auditing

• Deep knowledge of government rules, procurement laws, compliance frameworks, and international standards

• High integrity, professionalism, and decision-making ability

• Excellent analytical, report-writing, communication, and stakeholder management skills

• Strong leadership capabilities with experience in managing multidisciplinary audit teams

• Experience with AI-enabled auditing, digital audit tools, and data analytics will be an added advantage

Responsibilities

1. Develop and execute risk-based annual audit plan aligned with International/National Standards.

2. Lead financial, operational, IT, forensic, performance, and compliance audits across all NADRA Offices.

3. Ensure quality, accuracy, and objectivity of audit findings.

4. Verify compliance with government rules, Public Procurement Rules (PPRA), and internal SOPs.

5. Prepare high-quality audit reports for the Management and Audit Committee.

6. Evaluate effectiveness of internal control systems and recommend improvements.

7. Support development of internal control frameworks and organizational SOPs.

8. Build audit capability in areas such as IT audit, forensics, and process automation.

9. Ensure independence of the audit function and maintain a culture of objectivity and integrity.

10. Coordinate with external auditors, regulators, and oversight bodies whenever required.

Terms & Conditions

1. Selected candidate will undergo a 6 months probation period, extendable subject to performance.

2. Management reserves the right to withhold/cancel the recruitment process, and accept/reject any application at any stage without assigning any reason.

3. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for test/interview.

4. Candidate shall be disqualified if false information is provided at any stage.

5. Employees serving in Government/Semi-Government departments must provide No Objection Certificate (NOC) at the time of interview.

6. 5 years general age relaxation is already included in above age limit.

7. Attested educational documents from Higher Education Commission (HEC)/respective regulatory body must be provided at the time of joining.

8. In the event the selected candidate(s) declines the job offer, the offer may be extended to the reserve candidates.

9. Selected candidate shall provide Medical Fitness and Character Certificates.

10. No TA/DA will be admissible.

11. Electronic gadgets such as mobile phone, smart watch, etc. will not be allowed during test/interview.

12. Females, Minority, Transgenders, and Differently-abled candidates are encouraged to apply.

13. The deadline for submission of application is 25th October, 2026 and only online applications will be accepted. Application guide can be viewed under the Downloads section.

14. For further details and to apply, please visit https://careers.nadra.gov.pk/ or scan the QR Code below.

Contact Information

HR Directorate
National Database & Registration Authority
State Bank of Pakistan Building, Shahrah-e-Jamhuriat, Sector G-5/2, Islamabad

PID(I) 3308/26