Deloitte is seeking to hire an Internal Controls Senior Consultant for the Audit & Assurance department’s Financial Risk and Control Assurance group at our Almaty office.

The role will involve:
∙ Delivering engagements, identifying financial and business risks, analyzing business processes and controls, developing and implementing controls testing of work programs to provide assurance over the design and operating effectiveness of controls, drafting reports and agreeing the draft findings as well as improvement recommendations with client management;
∙ Performing integrated audits in accordance with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) standards (related to internal controls over financial reporting) and providing advisory services related to design, implementation and assistance to management in testing internal controls over financial reporting in compliance with Sarbanes Oxley Act;
∙ Testing internal controls and following a rigorous approach using Deloitte's own methodology and relevant industry guidance, including that of the Institute of Internal Auditors, where relevant;
∙ Demonstrating specific service area/competency and/or industry expertise that provides tangible value to our clients;
∙ Meeting client expectations and delivering engagement objectives as a part of a team;
∙ Anticipating client needs based on a strong understanding of the client and its industry; and
∙ Actively participating in business and practice development initiatives.

Requirements:
∙ Degree in accounting, finance or other relevant discipline
∙ At least 3-4 years of experience working as an external/internal auditor, Internal Control Specialist or accountant. Such experience should include design, implementation or testing of internal controls in compliance with Sarbanes Oxley Act;
∙ Experience in performing integrated audits in accordance with Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) standards would be an advantage;
∙ Experience supervising a team of at least 2 3 subordinates;
∙ ACCA, CIA, ACA or CIMA qualification(s) (completed or in progress) would be an advantage;
∙ Fluent Russian, advanced written and spoken English;
∙ Excellent oral and written communication skills;
∙ Ability to think creatively, generate innovative ideas, challenge the status quo and deliver effective results to often ambiguous requirements;
∙ Confidence when interacting with all levels of client personnel, including CFOs, line managers, analysts and accountants;
∙ Ability to work both alone and as part of a team, to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines;