Management Consultant – Governance & Internal Audit

Management Consultant – Governance & Internal Audit

1. Data Collection & Analysis

• Collect and validate qualitative and quantitative data through interviews, workshops, surveys, document reviews, and observations.
• Analyze organizational structures, governance arrangements, business processes, and internal control environments.
• Review policies, procedures, audit reports, risk registers, and governance documentation.
• Identify trends, issues, root causes, and opportunities for improvement using structured analytical techniques.

2. Gap Assessment & Governance Assessment

• Assess governance frameworks, organizational practices, and internal control systems against international standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Conduct governance maturity, compliance, and capability assessments.
• Perform gap analyses to identify governance, control, and process deficiencies.
• Benchmark organizational practices and prioritize improvement opportunities based on risk and business impact.

3. Solution Development

• Develop practical and sustainable governance, internal audit, and organizational improvement solutions.
• Design governance frameworks, operating models, policies, procedures, and internal control enhancements.
• Prepare implementation roadmaps, action plans, and performance measurement frameworks.
• Develop high-quality consulting deliverables, including assessment reports, executive presentations, governance documentation, and improvement initiatives.

4. Internal Audit & Assurance

• Conduct risk-based internal audit assessments in accordance with the Global Internal Audit Standards and leading practices.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal control processes.
• Develop risk-based audit plans, audit programs, and audit methodologies.
• Assess audit findings, recommend corrective actions, and support management in strengthening assurance functions.

5. Stakeholder Engagement & Reporting

• Facilitate interviews, workshops, and validation sessions with executives and business stakeholders.
• Present assessment results, key findings, and strategic recommendations to senior management and audit committees.
• Prepare clear, concise, and evidence-based reports that support executive decision-making.
• Monitor engagement progress and ensure timely delivery of high-quality consulting outputs.

Experience

• Minimum 8 years of management consulting experience.
• Experience in a Big Four consulting firm (Deloitte, PwC, EY, or KPMG).
• Proven track record delivering large transformation projects.
• Experience working with government entities and large enterprises.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary consulting teams.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Information Systems, Law, or a related discipline.
• Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA), Finance, Governance, Risk Management, or a related field is preferred.
• Internal Auditor, Governance, Risk & Compliance Certificates
• Project Management Professional (PMP) – Preferred

Core Competencies

• Critical Thinking

• Analytical Problem Solving

• Attention to Detail
• Structured Thinking
• Report Writing
• Stakeholder Communication
• Workshop Facilitation
• Solution Design
• Governance Frameworks
• Compliance Management

• Enterprise Risk Management

• Quality Focus