The Internal Auditor will be responsible for delivering a full audit cycle as well as providing strategic advisory to the Executive Office. This includes risk assessment, internal control evaluation, policy development, audit execution, reporting, and cross functional coordination. The role requires a high level of professionalism, autonomy, and analytical rigor, supporting executive leadership in safeguarding operational effectiveness and aligning organizational processes with strategic goals. The role requires a high level of professionalism, autonomy, and analytical rigor, supporting executive leadership in safeguarding operational effectiveness and aligning organizational processes with strategic goals. The role requires a high level of professionalism, autonomy, and analytical rigor, supporting executive leadership in safeguarding operational effectiveness and aligning organizational processes with strategic goals.Key Responsibilities1. Internal Audit & Risk Management - Conduct and oversee the full audit cycle, including operational effectiveness, financial reliability, internal controls, and compliance.
- Develop audit scope, annual schedule and plan, and methodologies.
- Identify and assess key business risks (Risks Map development) and propose mitigation strategies.
- Continuously review and improve internal control tools and processes.
- Monitor compliance systems to ensure timeliness, accuracy, and adherence to regulations.
- Ensure confidentiality and compliance in procurement related processes.
2. Strategic Advisory & Executive Support - Provide expert advice to executive leadership on risk, compliance, governance, and organizational efficiency.
- Support execution of strategic plans, high level initiatives, and executive agendas.
- Facilitate executive decision-making through coordinated communication across departments.
3. Policy Development & Governance - Draft, review, and implement internal policies and executive directives.
- Ensure alignment with legislation, standards, and strategic objectives.
- Recommend improvements to existing organizational processes and controls.
4. Reporting, Analysis & Presentation - Prepare clear, data driven reports, briefings, and presentations for senior leadership.
- Present audit findings and strategic recommendations with clarity and impact.
- Maintain communication with management and relevant committees.
5. Stakeholder Engagement - Serve as a liaison between the Executive Office and internal/external stakeholders.
- Ensure clarity in directives, initiatives, and cross-functional collaboration.
- Build and maintain strong professional relationships across the organization.
6. Additional Responsibilities - Support special projects and high-priority initiatives as assigned.
- Maintain confidentiality and integrity in all aspects of work.
- Engage in continuous professional development and stay updated on best practices.
Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Audit, Finance, or related fields. Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
- Minimum 5–7 years of experience in audit, accounting, finance, or related areas.
- Minimum 1 year of management experience preferred.
- Experience in internal audit within corporate, financial, or regulatory environments is an advantage.
- CIA (priority), ACCA, CPA, or equivalent certifications/trainings are preferred.
Key Skills & Competencies - Strong ability to work autonomously and manage multiple priorities.
- Advanced analytical, accounting, and critical-thinking capabilities.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
- Leadership qualities and ability to influence at senior levels.
- Strong organizational, time management, and follow-up abilities.
- High integrity, discretion, and adherence to professional ethics.
- Strong IT proficiency.
- Language skills: Kazakh, Russian, and English (required).
The Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) is a unique centre on the economic map of the world, combining the best experience and the most modern capabilities of advanced financial centers from New York and London to Dubai, Hong Kong and Singapore.The AIFC’s mission is to contribute to the sustainable economic development of Kazakhstan and the region, by fostering innovation financial solutions and services by establishing an environment that delivers fair and transparent financial and capital markets, in which individuals and institutions act with integrity.The vision of the AIFC is to become the leading international financial centre in Central Asia, the Caucasus, the Eurasia Economic Union, Western China, Mongolia, and Eastern Europe. Our vision is therefore to become a full service centre with advanced settlement and payment systems, have deep and liquid markets, and where legal and regulatory frameworks are adequate to safeguard the integrity of principal-agent relationships and supervisory functions.We are the first in the region to offer businesses a comprehensive legal regime for attracting, implementing and protecting investments based on the most business friendly AIFC Law based on the principles, norms and precedents of the law of England and Wales and/or standards of the world's leading financial centres.Combining the strategic and support functions of the AIFC, the AIFC Authority (AFCA) is responsible for enhancing its services, facilitating opportunities to position its community and further support their growth potential.Join AIFCA, where innovation, diversity, and financial excellence come together. Be a part of our mission to shape the future of finance in Central Asia and Eurasia.Your career growth and contribution are waiting at AIFCA!
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