Head of Internal Audit Full-time Job

Microcredit Deposit Organization FURUZ LLC has been providing micro and medium loans in Tajikistan since March 2006. FURUZ ranks sixth among lending institutions in terms of loans disbursed, and in some districts has gained up to 15% of the market share. FURUZ's mission is to provide loans for the development of small and medium businesses and job creation. More than 160 employees work in FURUZ’s Head Office in Bokhtar city and in other service centers across the country. The founders of the organization are from Europe, USA and Singapore.

Position of Head of Internal Audit is based in Dushanbe with possible 1-2 working days in a week in the Head-office in Bokhtar city.

Main responsibilities:

• To manage effectively the internal audit activities and to ensure they add value to Furuz, in particular audit assignments;

• To supervise the internal audit team on an ongoing basis and ensures that internal audit resources are appropriate, enough, and effectively deployed to achieve the approved plan;

• To issue relevant and adequate audit recommendations, analysis and conclusions to contribute to the quality of operational processing and the reinforcement of Furuz’s internal control and risk management system in all company’s activities;

• Develop sound internal auditing principles, practices, standards in accordance with the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (IIA) and ensure all internal audit’s activities comply with those;

• Develop adequate and effectives methodologies for anti-fraud program, whistleblowing and internal audit risk assessment and periodically update them;

• Ensure timely and effectively reporting of internal audit observations and activities, potential frauds and other issues related to internal control, risk management and corporate governance to the Audit Committee and the General Management.

Requirements:

• Higher education in any area, however in business administration, management, finance or accounting is preferred;

• Holder of CIA, CFE, CPA, ACCA, CIPA etc. is preferred;

• A professional experience of minimum 4 years in a financial institution in the area of auditing, risk management, internal control, lending or other related banking experience with at least 1-2 years in supervisory role;

• Good conceptual skills combined with assertiveness and strong communication skills and/ or Ability to effectively communicate with the Board of Directors and Senior Management;

• Good knowledge of internal audit methodologies, audit projects management, risks and controls is preferred;

• Geographic mobility, as the position requires regular field trip missions in the branches or outside the country;

• Fluent in Tajik, Russian and English languages;

• Advanced analytical and synthesis skills.

Interested applicants can submit their CV/Resume to the e-mail address hr@furuz.tj (in the subject line please indicate the name of the position).

For more information call at: 988-35-08-48,

Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview.

Microcredit Deposit Organization FURUZ LLC has been providing micro and medium loans in Tajikistan since March 2006. FURUZ ranks sixth among lending institutions in terms of loans disbursed, and in some districts has gained up to 15% of the market share. FURUZ's mission is to provide loans for the development of small and medium businesses and job creation. More than 100 employees work in FURUZs Head Office in Bokhtar city and in 8 service centers across the country. The founders of the organization are from Europe, USA and Singapore.