Description

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To manage internal audit engagements including audit reviews and consulting engagements, in accordance with the approved Annual Audit Plan.
• To develop audit programs in accordance with the Internal Audit Manual of the Company.
• To coordinate the process of performing audit procedures within internal audit engagements, including data collection and analysis, testing of processes and systems, with the aim of assessing the effectiveness of the Company’s internal controls, giving feedback to other team members on the engagement.
• To coordinate the process of preparation of observations and developing recommendations within internal audit engagements to improve internal control, risk management, and governance, thereby contributing to the continuous improvement of the Company's operations and strategic goals, , and prepare a draft report on engagement.
• To assist in preparation of the annual Report on the IAS activity for the reporting period that is to be presented by the Head of the IAS to the Audit Committee and the Board of Directors.
• To submit for consideration of to the Head of Internal Audit Service suggestions for including engagements into the Annual Audit Plan, as well as auditee to the Audit Universe.
• To participate in the discussion and development of internal regulatory documents governing the work of the IAS.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor degree in economics and/or finance and/or accounting and audit, and/or IT and/or legal and/or engineering field. Master’s degree in the above-mentioned fields is desirable.
• Overall work experience of at least 5 years, including at least 2 years in internal audit.
• Understanding and ability to evaluate of business processes, risks and related controls of the Company.
• Knowledge of the internal audit methodology, advanced technology and tools of internal audit.
• Experience of managing the audit engagements, development of high-quality audit reports.
• Knowledge of The Global Internal Audit Standards and Code of Ethics developed by IIA.
• Knowledge of the  applicable legislative acts of the RK and other external documents regulating activity of “Air Astana” JSC.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook).
• Excellent knowledge of Russian and English language (advanced level) oral and written.
• Knowledge of the official language of the RK is preferable.
• Qualification Certificate in audit and/or accounting, and/or financial management, and/or IT, and/or risk management (e.g. ACCA/CPA/CIA / CISA) is preferable.
• Managerial and Time management skills.