# Audit Director (PASHA Financial Holding)

> PASHA Holding · Baku, Azerbaijan · — · Posted 2026-03-19

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

Audit Function Director will be responsible for overseeing and managing the internal audit activities across Financial Holding’s OpCos that provide:

\-independent and objective assurance to the Shareholders/SBs of Financial Holding’s OpCos

\-support to the Financial Holding’s OpCos in achieving its defined strategic, operational, financial and compliance objectives; and

\-support the Senior Management of the Financial Holding in discharging their control over these OpCos.

Audit Strategy and Framework Development:

-   Formulate and implement the Audit Strategy covering Financial Holding OpCos’ internal audit functions, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and Shareholder expectations.
-   Establish and update internal audit related frameworks, policies, and procedures for the internal audit functions of Strategic Assets, incorporating regulatory requirements and international best practices.

Support to Audit Committees:

-   Guide Audit Committees of Financial Holding OpCos to ensure their activities are compliant with legislation, applicable standards and charters.
-   Provide expert advice and oversight in the review of annual internal audit plans, internal audit engagement reports, periodic reports to governance bodies and regulator.
-   Evaluate the effectiveness and compliance of internal audit activities with established frameworks and standards (including quality assurance activities (internal and external)).

Assurance:

-   Lead the process of providing risk-based and objective assurance, advice and insight in OpCos where internal audit function is not established (by request of Stakeholders).

Leadership and Advisory:

-   Act as a strategic advisor to internal audit teams across Financial Holding OpCos, fostering a culture of risk awareness and operational excellence.
-   Lead efforts to align internal audit functions with group-wide objectives, ensuring consistency and efficiency.
-   Provide guidance and lead the process of strengthening the capabilities of internal audit teams.

Compliance and Risk Management:

-   Ensure internal audit activities adhere to relevant regulations and international professional standards.
-   Identify and address emerging risks, proposing appropriate mitigation strategies to safeguard organizational integrity.

IT and IS audits:

-   Lead IT audit work in Financial Holding OpCos centrally from Corporate Center

## Requirements

**Educational Background:**

-   Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance or a related field.

**Professional Competencies:**

-   Proficiency in English, Russian, or Turkish is advantageous.

-   Strong proficiency in MS Office, MS Windows product family.

-   Knowledge of best practices in related industries and audit functions.

-   Familiarity with the market and business practices specific to the Group's industries is desirable.

-   Certifications Required: CIA/ACCA/CFA/FRM certifications are highly desirable.

**Relevant Experience:**

10+ years of experience in internal audit or other control functions

## Apply

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