Job Description
Responsibilities :
Purpose of the Job:• Assist the Director, Internal Audit Department in performing and executing the Company's internal audit plan, and take a lead role in the day-to-day execution of internal audits;
• Contribute to the Internal Audit (IA) function by identifying risks associated with business objectives and evaluating the controls in place to mitigate those risks in order to improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes;
• Provide value-added advice, recommendation and support to management on the creation or modification of policies, procedures, processes, products or services to ensure an appropriate level of internal control and compliance is maintained.
Job description:
• Perform and control the full audit cycle including risk management and control management over operations' effectiveness, financial reliability and compliance with all applicable directives and regulations;
• Obtain, analyze and evaluate accounting documentation, previous reports, data, flowcharts, etc.;
• Prepare and present reports that reflect audit's results and document process;
• Act as an objective source of independent advice to ensure validity, legality and goal achievement;
• Identify the weaknesses in a systems network and create an action plan to prevent security breaches in the technology;
• Perform audit tests and prepare working papers in accordance with professional IIA standards and IA methodology;
• Propose practical and value-added recommendations to address control weaknesses and/or process inefficiencies;
• Assist in the preparation of a concise and informative audit report to effectively communicate the findings and recommendations to IA Director;
• Conduct investigations of suspected internal fraud.
Requirements :
Knowledge, Experience and Skills Required:• Master's degree in relevant discipline (Accounting, Finance, Technology) required;
• A recognized professional designation in Accounting and/or Internal Auditing (ACCA, CIA or CFE);
• 3 to 5 years experience in Telecommunication Services Industry audit ("Big 4" experience in Internal Audit, Technology strongly preferred);
• Specialized skills in Telecommunications Network/ IT auditing and information systems;
• Solid understanding of internal control concepts (COSO, COBIT);
• Solid knowledge of auditing processes and methodologies, including flow-charting;
Preferred:
• Solid understanding of risk and control concepts. Ability to apply these concepts to evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of business processes and controls to mitigate risk to tolerance levels defined by Audit Committee;
• Working knowledge of professional IIA performance standards with regarding to planning, testing, sampling and documentation;
• Good understanding of local and international accounting principles/standards and financial statements;
• Well-developed technical skills in SAP and Microsoft Office;
• Prior management and direct supervisory experience in a team environment required;
• Ability to travel as necessary to meet audit needs;
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment as well as independently;
• Ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment;
• Professional linguistic skills (Azerbaijani, English, Russian).
Skills and Attributes:
• Good interpersonal skills with a proven ability to communicate effectively (both written and verbal) with all levels within the organization;
• Unquestioned personal integrity with strong ethics and values consistent with company's culture;
• Ability to stand firm on difficult issues when required;
• Strong analytical capability;
• Capable of working independently and with minimum supervision;
• Logical approach to identifying and evaluating issues and problem solving;
• Well-developed organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple assignments;
• Displays awareness of the need for confidentially in sensitive matters;
• Demonstrate job commitment and personal flexibility to meet changing expectations;
• Commitment to self-development and expansion of knowledge.
Competencies:
• Self-Leadership - Exercise Professional Judgement
• Customer Centricity - Act Strategically
• Integrity - Provide Professional Communication