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Internal Audit Senior Consultant

Protiviti
Sydney, AUS
Full-time
Senior · 3+ years experience
Onsite
Discovered 3 weeks ago

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  • JOB DESCRIPTION
  • Protiviti is a global business consulting firm composed of experts specialising in advisory, risk and assurance services. We help clients solve problems in finance, operations, technology, governance, risk, and compliance. Our highly trained, results-oriented professionals serve clients in the Americas, Asia-Pacific, Europe and the Middle East and provide a unique perspective on a wide range of critical business issues.
  • Protiviti’s Internal Audit and Financial Advisory (IAFA) team works with executives, management teams and audit committees at the largest and most recognised organisations in Australia. As part of the IAFA team, you will make substantial impacts across our diverse client and project portfolio.
  • What You'll Do:
  • As a Senior Consultant in Protiviti’s Internal Audit & Financial Advisory team, you will get the opportunity to work across a multitude of industries and organisations, playing a pivotal role in delivering high-quality advisory and assurance services to our clients. Your day-to-day duties and responsibilities will include:
  • Client Engagement & Relationship Building
  • Meet with clients regularly to understand their business operations, risks, and objectives.
  • Develop and maintain strong client relationships by providing insightful advice and professional service.
  • Internal Audit Planning & Execution
  • Assist in planning internal audit engagements by developing risk assessments, audit scopes, and work programs.
  • Lead and participate in fieldwork, including conducting interviews, reviewing documentation, and performing testing procedures to evaluate controls and processes.
  • Identify control strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities for improvement.
  • Supervision & Team Development
  • Supervise Consultants during engagements, providing guidance, feedback, and support throughout the audit process.
  • Serve as a mentor and trainer, fostering technical and professional development within the team.
  • Reporting & Communication
  • Prepare clear, concise, and actionable audit reports detailing findings, recommendations, and management responses.
  • Present audit results to client senior management and audit committees, articulating complex issues in a straightforward manner.
  • Project Management
  • Manage multiple assignments concurrently, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
  • Monitor project progress, address challenges proactively, and escalate issues as needed.
  • Continuous Improvement & Innovation
  • Stay current with industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices in internal audit and risk management.
  • Contribute to the development of innovative solutions and methodologies to enhance client service delivery.
  • Compliance & Quality Assurance
  • Ensure all work complies with relevant frameworks (e.g., COSO, COBIT), standards (e.g., ISO 31000), and Protiviti’s quality assurance protocols.
  • Support clients in implementing corrective actions and improving their internal control environments.
  • Your role will span various industries and organisations, allowing you to gain exposure to diverse business models and challenges. You’ll be expected to travel to client sites as required and collaborate closely with both clients and your Protiviti colleagues.
  • What We're Seeking:
  • A solid track record with over 3 years of experience in the industry or within professional services, notably audit consulting.
  • Internal audit technical skills including conducting stakeholder interviews, preparing internal audit scopes, work programs, reports and flowcharts
  • Experience in audit consulting with proven ability to maintain effective client relationships to communicate control strengths and weaknesses to the client or internal audit engagement team and develop effective solutions to identified weaknesses
  • Understanding of internal audit and internal control industry frameworks (e.g. COSO, COBIT) and risk management standards (e.g. ISO 31000)
  • Excellent communication skills capable of articulating control strengths and weaknesses while offering constructive solutions.
  • Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline or equivalent experience
  • Professional certification such as CA, CPA or CIA are highly regarded but not mandatory.
  • The position requires travel to client sites. Out-of-town travel also may be required
  • Why Protiviti?
  • Our culture prides itself on nurturing talent through mentorship and providing opportunities for continuous learning. With us:
  • You'll tackle diverse challenges that enrich your skills.
  • You'll collaborate with thought leaders who are eager to share their knowledge.
  • You'll enjoy perks that support work-life balance and personal development.
  • Our Benefits
  • There are many unique ways we support you at Protiviti, here are few:
  • Maximize your monetary rewards with our unique incentive compensation plan!
  • Early access to pro-rated LSL after 5 years with us
  • Grow your career with our tailored progression and promotions plan
  • Join our national networking groups to celebrate and strive for diversity, equity and inclusion
  • Advisor program to support your professional and personal development
  • Pursue long terms career opportunities across the globe by participating in our Global Mobility program
  • We are an Equal Opportunity Employer along with Integrity, Innovation, Inclusion and Commitment to Success as Protiviti’s core values. Our vision is to be the most trusted global consulting firm. Our mission is: We care. We collaborate. We deliver.
  • Protiviti is not licensed or registered as a public accounting firm and does not issue opinions on financial statements or offer attestation services.

Responsibilities

  • As a Senior Consultant in Protiviti’s Internal Audit & Financial Advisory team, you will get the opportunity to work across a multitude of industries and organisations, playing a pivotal role in delivering high-quality advisory and assurance services to our clients. Your day-to-day duties and responsibilities will include:
  • Client Engagement & Relationship Building
  • Meet with clients regularly to understand their business operations, risks, and objectives.
  • Develop and maintain strong client relationships by providing insightful advice and professional service.
  • Internal Audit Planning & Execution
  • Assist in planning internal audit engagements by developing risk assessments, audit scopes, and work programs.
  • Lead and participate in fieldwork, including conducting interviews, reviewing documentation, and performing testing procedures to evaluate controls and processes.
  • Identify control strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities for improvement.
  • Supervision & Team Development
  • Supervise Consultants during engagements, providing guidance, feedback, and support throughout the audit process.
  • Serve as a mentor and trainer, fostering technical and professional development within the team.
  • Reporting & Communication
  • Prepare clear, concise, and actionable audit reports detailing findings, recommendations, and management responses.
  • Present audit results to client senior management and audit committees, articulating complex issues in a straightforward manner.
  • Project Management
  • Manage multiple assignments concurrently, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
  • Monitor project progress, address challenges proactively, and escalate issues as needed.
  • Continuous Improvement & Innovation
  • Stay current with industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices in internal audit and risk management.
  • Contribute to the development of innovative solutions and methodologies to enhance client service delivery.
  • Compliance & Quality Assurance
  • Ensure all work complies with relevant frameworks (e.g., COSO, COBIT), standards (e.g., ISO 31000), and Protiviti’s quality assurance protocols.
  • Support clients in implementing corrective actions and improving their internal control environments.
  • Your role will span various industries and organisations, allowing you to gain exposure to diverse business models and challenges. You’ll be expected to travel to client sites as required and collaborate closely with both clients and your Protiviti colleagues.
  • What We're Seeking:
  • A solid track record with over 3 years of experience in the industry or within professional services, notably audit consulting.
  • Internal audit technical skills including conducting stakeholder interviews, preparing internal audit scopes, work programs, reports and flowcharts
  • Experience in audit consulting with proven ability to maintain effective client relationships to communicate control strengths and weaknesses to the client or internal audit engagement team and develop effective solutions to identified weaknesses
  • Understanding of internal audit and internal control industry frameworks (e.g. COSO, COBIT) and risk management standards (e.g. ISO 31000)
  • Excellent communication skills capable of articulating control strengths and weaknesses while offering constructive solutions.
  • Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline or equivalent experience
  • Professional certification such as CA, CPA or CIA are highly regarded but not mandatory.
  • The position requires travel to client sites. Out-of-town travel also may be required
  • Why Protiviti?
  • Our culture prides itself on nurturing talent through mentorship and providing opportunities for continuous learning. With us:
  • You'll tackle diverse challenges that enrich your skills.
  • You'll collaborate with thought leaders who are eager to share their knowledge.
  • You'll enjoy perks that support work-life balance and personal development.

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