Protiviti - Senior Consultant - Internal Audit

Key Responsibilities:

- Spearhead internal client facing teams and guide them on solution delivery. Independently lead smaller modules of the engagement.

- Identify, assess and monitor risks by developing a risk management plan and strategy and identify opportunities to improve business processes.

- Assist clients in addressing compliance, financial, operational and strategic risk.

- Assist team members in developing technical and professional competency. Coach, train and support consultants in the team.

- Independently execute assignments. Typical assignments comprise of conducting reviews of systems, internal controls, re-engineering processes, documentation of Standard Operating Procedures, and cost & working capital optimization.

- Effectively deliver tasks on projects as guided by the management team.

- Manage multiple assignments and related project internal teams.

- Meet quality guidelines within the established turnaround time (or allotted budget) for assigned requests.

- Establish deep relationships with client personnel (at appropriate levels) by understanding client's perspective.

- Assist clients with testing internal process controls and developing internal audit plans.

- Assess the current state of an organization's internal control/Sarbanes-Oxley Act framework and help clients drive value and efficiency in their internal controls by implementing leading practices.

- Constantly monitor project progress, manage risk and verify key stakeholders are kept informed about progress and expected outcomes. Participate in sales and support business development initiatives.

Desired Profile

- CA (1st attempt preferred) /MBA (from a top tier business school) with a commerce background would be preferred.

- Minimum 3+ years experience in a related field, preferably in internal audit, consulting, advisory, professional services and/or industry.

- Understand the current accounting principals and internal control concepts (COSO, COBIT).

- Working knowledge of auditing processes and methodologies, including flowcharting.

- Working knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley Act provisions and methodologies for achieving compliance.

- Working knowledge of Companies Act 2013.

- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite applications. Prior project management and supervisory skills required.

- Strong internal personnel, analytical skills and management skills.

- Good oral and written communication skills including documentation of findings and recommendations.

- Able to handle highly confidential information in a strictly professional manner.

- Able to maintain professional demeanor in times of high stress. Open to travel as per client requirements.