Internal Auditor

Location: Baku, Azerbaijan Fluency in Russian and Azerbaijani is mandatory. About the Role We are launching a licensed iGaming operator in Azerbaijan and are looking for an Internal Audit & Assurance Specialist to establish and develop an independent internal audit function. The role covers our online business and focuses on business process transparency, effective internal controls, compliance with Azerbaijani legislation, and ongoing readiness for external audits and regulatory inspections. You will also serve as the main point of contact for external auditors, including auditors appointed by the investor. Key Responsibilities Establish and develop the internal audit function, including the Internal Audit Charter, audit methodology, and procedures. Define the audit universe across departments, processes, legal entities, IT systems, and key service providers. Assess financial, operational, regulatory, and technology risks and develop and execute an annual risk-based audit plan. Conduct scheduled, ad hoc, and thematic audits and provide independent reports to the CEO and Board of Directors. Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls across finance, payments, casino, sportsbook, HR, procurement, and other business processes. Review segregation of duties, approval procedures, and transaction limits. Identify control weaknesses, fraud risks, financial losses, and operational inefficiencies, investigate root causes, and recommend practical improvements. Work with Legal and Compliance to map applicable legal, licensing, and regulatory requirements and assess compliance with Azerbaijani legislation and internal policies. Review AML/KYC, sanctions, Responsible Gaming, data protection, and information security controls. Verify the completeness and accuracy of mandatory regulatory reporting and escalate significant breaches to the CEO and Board of Directors. Develop standards for document creation, review, approval, version control, storage, retention, and disposal. Establish and maintain a Master Document Register, ensuring mandatory documents have an owner, a current version, a review date, and a defined storage location. Verify evidence of the implementation of policies and controls and coordinate the collection and secure storage of audit evidence. Manage a secure data room, coordinate external auditor requests, and oversee the quality of information provided. Organize preparation for the year-end audit by a Big Four firm. Maintain a central register of audit findings and corrective actions, classifying findings by risk and potential impact. Agree on corrective actions, owners, and deadlines with process owners, monitor remediation, and independently verify the closure of findings. Escalate overdue critical and high-risk findings and analyze recurring and systemic issues. Requirements University degree in Finance, Audit, Accounting, Economics, Law, Risk Management, or a related field. At least 5 years of experience in internal or external audit, risk advisory, internal control, or compliance assurance. Experience conducting financial and operational audits. Experience independently establishing or developing internal control frameworks. Knowledge of international internal audit standards issued by the IIA. Understanding of AML/KYC, fraud risk, data protection, and IT controls. Experience working with external auditors and regulators. Ability to prepare audit reports, working papers, and corrective action plans. Knowledge of Azerbaijani legislation and local business practices. Fluency in Russian and Azerbaijani is required. English is an advantage. Strong independence, objectivity, integrity, and professional judgment. Preferred Qualifications Experience with a Big Four firm, bank, payment provider, telecommunications company, or another regulated business. Experience in iGaming, sportsbook, fintech, or a business with high transaction volumes. CIA, ACCA, CPA, CISA, or CFE certification. Experience auditing IT systems, cybersecurity, and automated controls. Experience preparing a company for licensing or comprehensive regulatory inspections. Interested candidates can apply by filling out the form in the Apply for job button.