One of our clients, a large investment fund, is seeking to employ an experienced Internal Auditor to lead the Department.
The Role: — Develop annual audit plan identifying areas of potential internal control exposure and areas for improving operational efficiency; — Perform periodic audits the Group business to ensure that control systems adequately safeguard the Company’s assets; — Financial statements follow accounting standards and are accurate; — Group companies are following operating policies and procedures; — Computer systems are accurately processing data; — Group companies are following approved ethical guidelines; — Prepare periodic status reports for the Company's shareholders including specific recommendations for management; — Monitor management's response and implementation; — Establish effective business relationships within the Group and assist management in the understanding and implementation of effective internal control mechanisms; — Coordinate activities with external auditors
The candidate: — At least 5 years as internal audit manager in a multinational company in Russia; — At least 3 years of experience at a Big 4 firm; — Accounting/economics degree from a top Russian or Western university; — CPA/ACCA/CIA certification is a strong plus; — Thorough knowledge of the principles, procedures and practices of accounting and financial records and transaction; — Knowledge of audit procedures, including planning, techniques, test and sampling methods involved in conducting audits; — Ability to work unsupervised, self-starter; — Outstanding analytics, structured approach, thoroughness/attention to detail; — Excellent communication abilities; — High level of energy, proactive approach, can-do attitude.Antal Russia