Internal Auditor

Overview

Internal Audit is an independent function that reviews the work of all departments of a family office, including Finance, and reports directly to the UBO. The role provides the family with independent assurance that money is spent as intended, that controls work effectively, and that key risks are managed.

This position is part of an international remote team.

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.
• Analyze full populations of transactions to detect anomalies, duplicates, conflicts of interest, and fraud red flags.
• Write clear audit reports in English, including findings, root causes, risk ratings, and practical recommendations; 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.
• Conduct 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 colleagues’ work, 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 of experience 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.

Location

Fully remote; work can be performed from anywhere.