Head of Compliance and Internal Control Department

Responsibilities:

• Lead the Internal Audit, Compliance, and Internal Control functions, including coordination of a small team (Compliance Manager and Junior Specialist).
• Develop and implement a risk-based internal audit plan in alignment with organizational priorities.
• Assess the effectiveness of internal control systems, risk management processes, and corporate governance practices.
• Monitor and ensure timely execution of corrective actions following audit findings and internal reviews.
• Design, maintain, and enhance the compliance framework, including identification, assessment, and mitigation of compliance risks.
• Provide advisory support to senior management on matters related to internal controls, audit processes, ethics, and compliance.
• Prepare management reports and present audit and compliance results to leadership.
• Liaise with group-level functions, external auditors, and regulatory bodies as required.

• University degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Audit, Law, Risk Management, or related field.
• 8–10+ years of relevant professional experience in internal/external audit, internal control, risk management, or compliance.
• At least 3–5 years of experience in a managerial or leadership role, including team management responsibilities.
• Experience in large international, infrastructure, energy, or other regulated organizations is a strong advantage.
• Strong knowledge of international internal audit standards and risk-based audit methodologies.
• Solid understanding of internal control frameworks, risk management principles, compliance, ethics, anti-corruption standards, and conflict of interest regulations.
• Fluency in Russian and Uzbek languages is required.
• English level: Upper-Intermediate or higher (for interaction with international stakeholders).