Senior Consultant - Internal Audit

Who we are:

About the role:

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver a range of internal audit, compliance and advisory engagements, managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Lead, mentor and train team members while ensuring methodology and quality compliance.
• Prepare engagement budgets, monitor costs and manage project resourcing effectively.
• Conduct technical and operational reviews across clients with differing risk profiles.
• Develop a deep understanding of client systems, processes and internal control environments.
• Prepare and maintain high‐quality electronic working papers for Manager/Partner review.
• Draft clear, practical internal audit reports with commercial recommendations.
• Identify emerging issues and propose solutions to clients and Partners/Managers.
• Build strong relationships with clients at senior levels and participate in business development activities.
• Deliver presentations and contribute meaningfully to client and team meetings.
• Stay across relevant industry trends, risks and regulatory changes.
• About you:
• You’re a detail‐oriented and proactive internal audit professional who enjoys solving complex problems and building strong client relationships. You bring a blend of analytical capability, structured thinking and strong communication skills, and you thrive in environments where you can contribute insights, lead others and deliver high‐quality work that adds real value.
• Experience & Attributes
• Essential
• 4+ years’ internal audit and risk advisory experience, ideally within Professional Services
• Excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail
• Strong leadership and mentoring capability
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Strong report‐writing and analytical skills
• Experience in process mapping, problem solving and control testing
• Solid understanding of governance, compliance and performance‐focused reviews
• Knowledge of the IIA standards (IPPF)
• Strong understanding of risk management principles, including ISO 31000
• Ability to self‐manage, prioritise and optimise engagement outcomes
• Computer literacy across MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio
• Desirable
• Previous team management experience
• Data analytics experience using IDEA or ACL
• Ability to speak a second language

Qualifications

• Essential
• Relevant tertiary degree and/or qualification
• Desirable
• Professional certification or membership (e.g. CIA, CA, CPA)
• Life at RSM:
• RSM provides a great environment to build skills and confidence and we help our people achieve their best. We are trusted advisors to our clients, so it is critical for us to find the right people for the job on offer. Our network of offices across Australia and around the world allow us to offer a personal service to all our clients regardless of where they are!
• Working for RSM entitles everyone to a wide range of leading health, wellness financial and lifestyle benefits.
• How to apply:
• Please click on the “apply” button and complete our online application form.
• Agencies, thank you for thinking of us, but our recruitment is managed internally, and we will reach out to our preferred suppliers if we need assistance.
• You’re a detail‐oriented and proactive internal audit professional who enjoys solving complex problems and building strong client relationships. You bring a blend of analytical capability, structured thinking and strong communication skills, and you thrive in environments where you can contribute insights, lead others and deliver high‐quality work that adds real value.
• Experience & Attributes
• 4+ years’ internal audit and risk advisory experience, ideally within Professional Services
• Excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail
• Strong leadership and mentoring capability
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Strong report‐writing and analytical skills
• Experience in process mapping, problem solving and control testing
• Solid understanding of governance, compliance and performance‐focused reviews
• Knowledge of the IIA standards (IPPF)
• Strong understanding of risk management principles, including ISO 31000
• Ability to self‐manage, prioritise and optimise engagement outcomes
• Computer literacy across MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio
• Previous team management experience
• Data analytics experience using IDEA or ACL
• Ability to speak a second language

Preferred Qualifications

• Agencies, thank you for thinking of us, but our recruitment is managed internally, and we will reach out to our preferred suppliers if we need assistance.