Senior Consultant in Risk Consulting - Internal Audit

EY — Are you ready to shape the future with confidence?

At EY, we value open‑mindedness, curiosity, and the courage to take on new challenges.
We work with people who want to grow, create, transform, and make a meaningful impact.

Every role at EY is an opportunity to explore new ideas, help organizations evolve, and shape what comes next - for clients, for industries, and for yourself.

Will you shape the future with us - or be shaped by it?

We’re hiring an Senior Consultant in Almaty and Astana.

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 deliverable

What you will have:

• Strong internal & external networking: industry events, meetups, communities
• Challenging projects with regional exposure (Central Asia)
• Hybrid work model & modern office space
• Well‑being support: fitness compensation, corporate activities and discounts

And many more…

Equal Opportunity Statement:

EY is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know.