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).