SENIOR COMPLIANCE, INTERNAL CONTROL AND AUDIT MANAGER

RESPONSIBILITIES::

• Internal policies (related to internal control procedures) development and update in accordance with Group guidelines and in accordance with changes in processes (EDI transition to 1C)
• The authority matrixes and the approval procedures development/update, as well as for financial control and risk management;
• Internal control and risk management procedures defining, implementation of internal control schedule, receiving confirmation from heads of functions;
• Setting up tests and procedures for internal control system in accordance with Group guidelines (for the transition period after the transition from SAP to 1C, and for the post-transition period when 1C implementation is finished).
• Communication of risks and risks mitigation plan discussion with the heads of functions based on the results of internal control procedures;
• Implementation of necessary structure and functional changes within the team, team management, team and individual performance evaluation, team development & succession planning;
• Interaction with external auditors (PwC globally & TeDo locally)
• Team management – performance evaluation, talents development and succession planning

SKILLS:

• 6+ years of relevant experience in internal audit, risk consulting in FMCG, retail, alcohol and tobacco industries
• Knowledge of SOX, internal audit and compliance standards, best practices and tools
• Knowledge of Russian and US GAAP/IFRS principles, tax reporting • Cash management/treasury experience is a plus
• Project management experience, especially in the process’s transformation and / or ERP implementation / change is a plus
• Team management proven track of 3 + years;
• Strong teamwork skills and ability to find the right balance between functional requirements and common sense/reasonable flexibility
• Digital savvy, including Excel advanced user, knowledge of 1C ERP and/or SAP (both is a plus)
• Degree in accounting, finance, management, public administration or computer information systems, or engineering
• ACCA, CPA, CIA, CFE or similar qualifications, experience in big 4 / 2nd tier international audit firms is a plus
• Good knowledge of the main process mapping techniques
• Conversational and written English (Upper-intermediate and higher)
• Travel availability (can happen several times a year)