Internal Controls and Risks Specialist Senior

Uklon — IT company that develops a leading ride-hailing service. The Uklon team enhances one of the major infrastructures in Ukraine and other markets on a daily basis, thereby ensuring interaction between drivers and riders. We are expanding our business by entering new countries and markets.

We create a highload product which encompasses ambitious technological challenges, continuous innovations and unconventional solutions. Our framework involves testing new hypotheses, pushing our ideas and using the most current stack of technologies.
There is no finish or limit for us — we think globally. Our product changes tomorrow by adjusting today.

Accept the challenge and get in the game alongside the world's titans Let's change the industry together

Join us as an Internal Controls and Risks Specialist Senior in the Financial Processes and Controls team, Finance department.

Hiring process:
Introduction, interview with the team and final meeting.

What we offer specifically for this position:

• the opportunity to be involved in building the Internal Controls and Risks direction and implementing international controlling standards

• growing together with a leading technology company that is a national leader in ride-hailing services and competes equally with global giants

• the opportunity to implement and apply leading practices and global standards in risk management

• interacting with professional colleagues focused on achieving common results

• timely and regular Performance & Salary Review

• corporate culture where everyone is valued, freely expresses ideas and has influence on processes

How exactly you can influence the development of the company:

• implementing methodology, policies and procedures for internal control risk management according to VEON methodology in the operating company, and monitoring their execution

• analysing business processes for the purpose of implementing key internal controls

• ensuring that the internal control system covers key financial reporting indicators, compliance and internal company policies

• conducting risk analysis and, based on results, preparing the annual list of SOX controls

• analysing the compliance of existing controls with the Compliance Framework and approving the annual list of compliance controls

• ensuring the alignment of internal control designs with control owners and maintaining the Company's internal control matrices up to date

• developing plans and analysing the testing of internal controls according to VEON methodology

• ensuring the process of providing information and implementing external/internal audit recommendations based on the audit results for the reporting year

• conducting internal audit of business processes and implementing necessary controls

• coordinating the risk assessment process according to methodology, maintaining the Company's risk register and monitoring the implementation of mitigation plans

• participating in the development and annual review of the Company's operational risk appetite for further approval at the management level

• auditing business processes to identify risks and implement additional controls to mitigate them

• preparing and presenting information on the effectiveness of internal controls and the Company's key risks

Challenges for three months:

• adapting to the team and the company, learning the specifics and processes

• implementing, analysing and performing the defined controls (Minimum Control Standards)

• defining and forming the 2025 Road Map for implementing the agreed controls

To achieve the results, you will need:

• at least 3 years of experience in internal controls, risk management or audit, in consulting/Big4 or international companies

• higher education in economics or finance

• experience in working with internal controls: designing, implementing, testing results and further monitoring

• confident knowledge of IFRS standards and their practical application

• knowledge and understanding of CCF Controls, CLC Controls, Minimum Control Standards

• experience in working with SOX controls is an advantage

• business and analytical thinking, risk-based thinking

• high level of communication and cross-team collaboration

• ability to work independently

• English proficiency at Upper-Intermediate level

• ACCA certification is an advantage

• knowledge of ITGC controls is an advantage

How do you manage your working hours?

• you determine a convenient time for yourself; however, in order to be efficient, we have business hours from 11:00 a.m. to 04:00 p.m.

• 20 days off for personal needs and 10 days off due to illness (with remuneration)

• day off on your birthday as a gift from the Company

• day off for blood donation

How will you level up your skills at Uklon?

• internal knowledge sharing, mentorship programs, and training for soft & hard skills

• professional certifications for experts

• corporate library and subscriptions to information resources

• personal/team learning budget

• corporate discounts and сompensation for English lessons

• long-term training program for managers

Care and support:

• medical insurance in Ukraine

• paid therapy sessions with Pleso

• providing our soldiers in the Armed Forces with gear and medical supplies

• gamification, gifts, giveaways and partner discounts

• sports events and corporate team buildings

• wellness programs with emotional well-being workshops

• relaxing massage weeks in the office

• promo codes for Uklon rides

Regular Sport Activities:

• Uklon Football – weekly

• Uklon Online & Offline Yoga – weekly

• corporate discounts and partial compensation for sports activities

Corporate social responsibility
Since 2014, Uklon has been actively supporting the Ukrainian army and volunteer community. We are a long-term partner of the Come Back Alive Foundation and, since 2022, have provided monthly financial support to the Serhiy Prytula Foundation. We also regularly organize and contribute to fundraising efforts, focusing on drones — so they fight, not people.

To engage the Uklon rider community in charity, we've added one-time and recurring donation features to the app.

If you're looking for a dynamic and ambitious product company focused on growth and global expansion, passionate about cutting-edge technologies, and eager to reveal your inner drive — join Uklon team

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