Internal Auditor

Overview

The organization is seeking an Internal Audit professional to join its independent Internal Audit function. Internal Audit provides independent assurance to the family by reviewing the work of all departments and reporting directly to the UBO.

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform risk-based audits of all departments and entities, including:
  • Finance and accounting
  • Procurement and vendor management
  • Expenses and corporate cards
  • Payroll and HR
  • Treasury and payments
  • Operations
  • Property and asset management
  • IT access and data security
• Test the design and operating effectiveness of controls, including compliance with the Delegation of Authority and internal policies
• Analyse full populations of transactions to detect:
  • Anomalies
  • Duplicates
  • Conflicts of interest
  • Fraud red flags
• Write clear audit reports in English (findings, root causes, risk ratings, practical recommendations) and agree action plans with process owners
• Report audit results and the status of agreed actions directly to the UBO, together with the Head of Internal Audit
• Perform ad-hoc reviews and investigations requested by the UBO
• Contribute to the annual risk assessment and audit plan approved by the UBO; advise on control improvements (management remains the owner of processes and controls)
• Lead audits end-to-end, coordinate external advisors, review the work of colleagues, and present results to the UBO

Requirements

• Fluent English and Russian, both written and spoken
• Higher education in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Law
• 3–5 years in internal audit, external audit, or risk advisory (Big4 / Tier-2 or in-house)
• At least 2 years leading audits (preferable)
• Clear understanding of internal audit independence and the Three Lines Model; experience auditing both finance and non-finance functions
• Solid knowledge of accounting (IFRS), internal control frameworks (COSO), and IIA Standards
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills; SQL / Power BI is a plus
• High integrity and absolute confidentiality, with the courage to challenge senior management
• Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced team

Preferred Qualifications

• CIA, ACCA, CPA, CFE, or CISA (advantage)

Compensation & Benefits

• Medical insurance coverage
• Fully sponsored international team-building once per year in destinations around the world
• An independent role with a direct reporting line to the UBO and real impact on how the family office operates

Location

• Fully remote
• Working across several jurisdictions (international team)