Internal Auditor

Elesta SpA

. 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 .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeRemote • Serbia, Portugal, Spain, Kazakhstan, Poland, GeorgiaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in risk-based auditing across various departments, with a strong focus on compliance, internal controls, and data analysis. Proficient in leading audits, reporting findings, and advising on control improvements while maintaining high integrity and confidentiality.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Risk-Based AuditingInternal Control FrameworksData Analysis SkillsFluent English and RussianCIA, ACCA, CPA, CFE or CISA

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Hard Skills

Risk-Based AuditingData AnalysisInternal Control FrameworksAccounting (IFRS)Audit ReportingSQLExcelPower BICompliance TestingFraud Detection

Soft Skills

High IntegrityConfidentialityCourage to ChallengeIndependent WorkTeam Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

CIAACCACPACFECISA

Industry Keywords

Internal AuditExternal AuditRisk AdvisoryThree Lines ModelDelegation of AuthorityAnomaly DetectionCorporate GovernanceAudit StandardsFinance FunctionsNon-Finance Functions

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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 and fraud red flags
Write clear audit reports in English covering 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
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
Lead audits end-to-end, coordinate external advisors, review colleagues' work, and present results to the UBO

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
CIA, ACCA, CPA, CFE or CISA — an advantage
High integrity, absolute confidentiality, and the courage to challenge senior management
Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced team

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully remote work, giving you the freedom to work from anywhere while being part of a world-class, high-performance team.
Medical insurance coverage
Fully sponsored international team-building once per year in stunning destinations around the world.
An independent role with a direct reporting line to the UBO and real impact on how the family office operates.