Zeyneb Haciyeva, CIA, CISA

Lead Internal Auditor @ AzInTelecom

About

As a dedicated IT Auditor, I bring a strong foundation in both technology assurance and financial governance, with proven expertise in evaluating IT systems, data security, and control environments. My professional journey—from banking internal audit to IT risk assessment—has equipped me with a holistic understanding of regulatory compliance, cybersecurity frameworks, and operational resilience. I specialize in assessing IT general controls (ITGCs), access management, data center operations, change and incident management, and information security processes aligned with COBIT 2019, ISO/IEC 27001, and IIA standards. By combining analytical depth with strategic insight, I help organizations identify system vulnerabilities, enhance control effectiveness, and strengthen governance structures. Driven by a commitment to excellence, I focus on ensuring that IT environments support institutional integrity, reliability, and sustainability. I thrive on transforming complex technical risks into actionable recommendations, fostering a culture of accountability, security, and continuous improvement.

Country

Azerbaijan

City

Baku City

Industry

Banking

Skill

Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance (GRC), Information Security, Loan Portfolio Analysis, Loan Risk Management, Business Loans, Risk Based Audits, IT Audit, ISO Standards, Fraud Analysis, Risk Assessment, Operational Risk Management, IT Risk Management, Access Control, IT Controls, Presentations, Financial Analysis, Complaint Management, Business Process Improvement, Fraud Detection, Control Testing

Experience

Lead Internal Auditor

AzInTelecom

2025-6 - Present · 1 yr 4 mos

Membership

The Institute of Internal Auditors

2024-5 - Present · 2 yrs 5 mos

Azerbaijan

Senior Internal Auditor

Premium Bank OJSC

2024-9 - 2025-6 · 10 mos

Azerbaijan

Leading Internal Auditor

Premium Bank OJSC

2023-12 - 2024-9 · 10 mos

Azerbaijan

Chief Supervisor of banking operations

Expressbank

2018-11 - 2023-12 · 5 yrs 2 mos

Baku, Azerbaijan

- Supervising the implementation of the procedure for advance payments in foreign currency and making relevant entries in the ABIS in this regard; - Checking the compliance of the submitted YGBs with transfers and sending them to the relevant structural unit for registration in the e-Government portal; - Writing necessary letters to government agencies, submitting reports and responding to inquiries; - Carrying out the procedure for termination of registration of collateral / mortgages secured by loans; - Carrying out operations related to the recognition of expenses by period; - Signing cash documents on banking operations (income, expenditure, statements, cash certificate) and documents on accounts; - Providing information on deviations and negative ("fraud") cases during operations; - Carrying out operations and granting loans (hereinafter to monitor the timely and correct implementation of procedures); - Controlling the accuracy of account, credit, deposit, transfer documents; - Controlling the compilation and storage of files on banking operations in accordance with the requirements of the legislation and internal rules of the bank; -Controlling the execution of orders.