HEAD OF INTERNAL AUDIT

As a Head of Internal Audit, your main responsibilities will include: Execution of operational, financial and compliance audits throughout Russia. Review financial statements and related records for appropriateness of accounting and financial reporting and procedures. Review and evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls for primary transaction cycles. Identify internal control weaknesses, accounting/reporting deficiencies and/or business. Productivity/efficiency opportunities and degree of risk within business and financial processes. Ensure that policies of the group and international accounting standards are followed. Review compliance with local laws and regulations, as may be applicable. Review that efficient use is made of resources and/or value for money is considered. Review that assets of the company are safeguarded and controlled. Identify issues and propose constructive and practical solutions taking into account local circumstances and group objectives. Discuss findings with various levels of management. Develop practical recommendations for improvement given existing business and control risks and other cost-benefit considerations. Track and confirm actions taken by local management for issues identified and follow up on actions pending. Prepare report of actions implemented and pending. Follow-up and provide guidance on implementation of corrective actions. Required experience and skills: Has a ACCA qualification or is working towards qualifying. Fluency in English (oral and written) is a must External audit experience with a major public accounting firm - four to five years. Big 4 experience is a plus. Internal audit experience within a multinational company - one to two years or has provided internal audit services to multinational companies working with a major public accounting firm. Good technical knowledge of International Accounting Standards. Good knowledge and understanding of business processes; Has eagerness and enthusiasm to keep updated on accounting and auditing standards. Has worked with audit programs of multinational companies and audit documentation software. Good knowledge of Excel, 1C, Word, PowerPoint. Advanced PC user. Has the capacity to review business process, perform substantive tests, understand the business, analyze information to formulate an opinion and findings based on facts, in a short time. Proven track record of strong technical, analytical and communication skills. Able to work effectively in a team environment. International experience is a plus.