Senior Consultant in Risk Management (Internal Audit)
EY
Almaty, Kazakhstan
Posted on Nov 18, 2025
Responsibilities
- Conducting risk-based internal audits across various business processes
- Performing design and operating effectiveness testing of internal controls
- Supporting clients in assessing gaps against leading frameworks (COSO, IIA etc)
- Developing recommendations to strengthen governance, risk management and control environment
- Preparing clear working papers, audit findings and client-ready reports
- Participating in walkthroughs, interviews and control validation sessions
- Assisting in the development or enhancement of risk and control matrices, policies and procedures
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams and helping guide junior staff
- Contributing to proposals, presentations and other business development activities
Requirements
- 2–4+ years of relevant experience in internal audit, internal controls or risk management
- Strong understanding of core business processes such as Procurement, HR & Payroll, Finance, Sales, Treasury etc
- Experience with walkthroughs, control testing and developing audit documentation
- Familiarity with COSO frameworks and Internal Audit Standards
- Fluent English and Russian
- University degree in finance, accounting, economics, business or related field
- CIA, ACCA or similar certifications (completed or in progress) are an advantage
Key skills and competencies
- Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail
- Ability to structure information clearly and present complex topics simply
- Solid communication skills, both written and verbal
- Confident working independently and managing several tasks at once
- Proactive attitude, readiness to learn and ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment
- Good teamwork skills and willingness to support colleagues
- Strong sense of ownership and responsibility for deliverables