Key Responsibilities

• Develop the strategic and annual audit plan of the Internal Audit and Compliance function.

• Conduct corruption risk assessments.

• Prepare and present reports to the Board of Directors.

• Develop and implement internal documents, policies, and procedures in the area of compliance.

• Perform due diligence on candidates and counterparties.

• Provide advisory support to management and staff on internal control and compliance matters.

• Enhance internal control, risk management, and corporate governance systems.

• Assess the implementation of the company’s strategy and the effectiveness of management decisions.

• Provide methodological support in the areas of internal control and compliance.

• Ensure the functioning of the whistleblowing (hotline) system for reporting corruption and other misconduct.

• Organize the work of the Internal Audit and Compliance function, and liaise with external auditors and regulatory authorities.

• Conduct training sessions for employees on compliance and internal control matters.

Qualification Requirements

• Higher education in Accounting and Audit and/or Finance and/or Economics and/or Law, with additional training in Internal Audit.

• Mandatory certification:

  • Certified Accounting Practitioner (CAP), and/or

  • Professional Accountant certificate issued by an organization accredited by the authorized body of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and/or

  • Diploma of Certified Professional Internal Auditor (DipCPIA).

• Preferred certifications:

  • Auditor qualification certificate (in accordance with the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Auditing Activities"), and/or

  • CIA (Certified Internal Auditor), and/or

  • ACCA, and/or

  • DipIFR (rus), and/or

  • CIPA, and/or

  • CIMA Diploma ("Performance Management"), and/or

  • DipCPIA (Institute of Certified Financial Managers, UK).

• At least 7 years of experience in accounting, finance, and/or airline operations.

• At least 5 years of experience in audit.

• Minimum 3 years of experience in compliance, including the implementation of key elements of a compliance program.

• Proven experience in a managerial role and/or in the internal audit function within a group of companies (minimum 5 years total, with at least 2–3 years in a managerial position and 2–3 years in internal audit).