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JOB DESCRIPTION: 

SoftConstruct is looking for an Internal Control and Risk Manager, who will be responsible for ensuring a strong internal control and risk management environment through the development of policies and procedures, ensuring their implementation and monitoring compliance for an organization. The position will work to foster standardization and consistency across with business processes and internal controls. The ideal candidate is a critical thinker with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

- Ensure clear ERM governance, effective risk management and strategy is in place for the Company and that it is aligned with Group ERM Policy and Framework and Charter;
- Own the design, implementation, documentation, assessment and monitoring of the group's internal control framework, including group policies and key risks in order to ensure group has adequate controls to prevent unintentional and intentional errors in financial reporting, processes and business operations;
- Ensure that SOX methodology is implemented in the Company, including Internal controls over financial reporting and Compliance;
- Formulate policies and procedures to improve internal controls, compliance and efficiency;
- Lead the process for internal controls reviews across the Company;
- Deliver adequate and timely reporting on the internal control framework and control deficiencies to ensure appropriate communication, documentation, escalation to senior leadership and audit committee;
- Deliver adequate and timely action plans and monitor progress to address and resolve control deficiencies;
- Provide support in the area of control design and optimization. Sharing best practice and providing advice on the simplification, automation, standardization within business processes;
- Perform a risk assessment: analyze current risks and identify potential risks that are affecting the Company;
- Perform a risk evaluation: evaluate the Company’s previous handling of risks, and compare potential risks with criteria set out by the Company, such as costs and legal requirements;
- Work collaboratively with business and process owners to implement and monitor remediation efforts that result from internal control assessments, ensuring the effective implementation of corrective action;
- Conduct policy and compliance audits, which will include liaising with internal and external auditors;
- Assist in the response to Audit findings and identify root causes;
- Actively engage with internal and external auditors to ensure consideration and resolution of all relevant risks and audit findings;
- Control risk-based annual internal audit plan and budget for evaluating the effectiveness of controls in place to manage significant financial reporting and other risk exposures, safeguard company assets, and compliance with laws and regulations;
- Suggest new initiatives, controls, and procedures to ensure good business practices are in place.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

- Master’s degree or its international equivalent in Accounting, Business, Finance or a related field;
- At least 7 years of experience from a similar position in a multinational group or delivering similar services;
- Experience in managing a financial accounting department with full accounting cycle experience;
- Significant experience with automated financial reporting, government accounting practices, Cost Accounting Standards;
- Solid understanding and experience with internal control frameworks;
- Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designations is preferred;
- Solid experience working with a global, international organization is preferred;
- Strong analytical skills, including the ability to spot, assess and address risk, materiality and interdependencies and translate it into impact analysis for the financial reporting and recommendations for improvement;
- Adaptability to working in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment;
- Flexibility in resolving issues and addressing changing priorities;
- Strong oral and written communication skills in English and Russian languages;
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: 

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their CV to: **@*************.*** indicating the position title ("Internal Control and Risk Manager") in the subject line of the email.

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