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OBJECTIVE: Position in Internal Audit Department utilizing the following experience: To prepare and develop the annual internal audit plan/program of reviews; To assess Risks, efficiency of internal controls and audit, RCSA, SOX 404; To evaluate accuracy and completeness of IFRS, US GAAP, RF GAAP financial reporting and accounting; To carry out audit reviews according to the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing, issued by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA); To ensure compliance to applicable US Regulations, Corporate and Local regulatory requirements; To Interact with regulatory inspectors and internal/external auditors; Ph.D. in Economics granted by Accounting, Auditing and Statistics Department of Russian Peoples’ Friendship University; MBA Banking and Finance granted by Inholland University of Applied Sciences (Holland) and Higher School of Economy (Russia); Certified Securities Controller, Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).
PROSESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Director of Internal Audit Department, OTP Bank 5/2011 – present Moscow, Russia Responsibilities include: Manages Annual Audit Planning process, performs the resource planning and allocation. Reschedules internal audit projects during the year as necessary, co-ordinates special requests from Board of Directors and reallocates resources as needed; Reports quarterly on the status of fulfillment of the audit plan and confirms the plan for the remaining quarters of the year; Manages of Internal Audit Department (incl. Financial Audit Unit, Tax Audit Unit and IT Audit Unit); Performs quality control of the work performed and ensures the implementation of and adherence to the Group internal audit methodology and audit tools; Supervises internal audit projects execution as foreseen in the submitted annual Internal Audit plan in line with the Group methodology e.g: (performs the overall and detailed preparation of the audit; co-ordinates the audit work with the auditee and the audit team, as applicable; ensures adequate audit programs have been established for the audit project; performs quality control of the overall audit project; manages the audit work and the audit team); Co-ordinates the timely issuance of the completed internal audit reports; Co-ordinates complex audit engagements in order to provide optimal audit coverage to the organization at a reasonable overall cost; Reports and communicates the findings and recommendations of the audits to the responsible Management and agrees on an appropriate action plan; Reviews and monitors the implementation of audit recommendations and assists Management in ensuring agreed action plans have been implemented as foreseen; Constantly analyzes the existing internal audit standards and methodology across the Bank, prepares suggestions on its improvement; Prepares periodic reports and statistics (e.g. statistics on the implementation of Audit recommendations, audit summary reports) pertaining to the internal audit activities; Assesses risks; efficiency and effectiveness of established controls within the Bank; Supervises reporting staff ensuring their proper professional development; Making verbal and written presentations to the Management Board and Board of Directors.
Senior Internal Auditor, Citibank 6/2005 – 5/2011 Moscow, Russia Responsibilities include: Preparing and developing the annual internal audit plan Performing independent and objective assessment of: Adequacy of risk identification within auditable departments and their accountability; Efficiency and effectiveness of established controls to mitigate risks up to the expected level; Efficiency of processes in involved departments; Accuracy and completeness of financial records; Quality of self-assessment in involved departments; Compliance to local, U.S. regulations, and Citigroup policies. Interacting with regulatory inspectors and internal / external auditors; Participating in complex investigations; Reviewing policy and procedure changes to ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and internal policies; Making oral and written presentations to management during and at the conclusion of the engagement, discussing observations and recommending corrective actions; Directing, counseling, and instructing staff. Main completed engagements: Loans; Anti Money-Laundering; Compliance; Bonds, Brokerage and Underwriting; Investment Products and Operations; Custody; Foreign Exchange and Money Market Operations; Corporate Financial Reporting; Privacy and Data Protection; Information Securities; Corporate Governance.
Chief Financial Officer, Advasoft 6/2003 – 6/2005 Moscow, Russia Responsibilities included: Overseeing risks, evaluating and improving the effectiveness of controls; Supervising all bookkeeping functions through financial statements; Preparing quarterly/annual reports, state and federal taxes, in charge of IFRS financial statements; Managing investment policy and estimating investment projects, Working with auditors to verify all accounting records;
Making oral and written presentations to the Board of Directors, investors and regulatory authorities.
Head of Department of Financial Analysis, 10/2002 – 6/2003 Partnership of Aircraft and Metallurgical Companies «AT-Alliance» Moscow, Russia Responsibilities included: Setting up new accounting and records control IT system; Analyzing and monitoring investment portfolios; Supervising preparation of financial statements in accordance with established financial reporting standards requirements (IFRS); Monitoring key quality indicators (KPI tracking); Working with auditors to review accounting records.
EDUCATION: MBA Banking and Finance 2008-2010 Dual degree of Inholland University of Applied Sciences Higher School of Economics Ph.D. in Economics granted by Department of Accounting, Auditing and Statistics 2000-2004 The Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia M.S. in Economics, Diploma with Honors 1998-2000 Concentration in Auditing, Accounting, Financial Analysis The Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia B.S. in Economics, Diploma with Honors 1993-1998 Concentration in Accounting, Financial Statistics; The Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia LLB, Concentration in Civil Law, International Law, Taxation, Corporate Law 1998-2002 International Institute of Law
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS: Certified Securities Controller Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) - In progress
LANGUAGE ABILITES: Russian – native English – fluent Spanish – basic
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Analytical self-starter with a strong attention to details; Global and system thinker, results oriented and well organized; Able to take initiative, improve process, and meet time-sensitive deadlines; Effective team player with strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills; Comfortable working in cross-cultural environments
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