Protiviti - Assistant Manager - Internal Audit & Business Risk Advisory - CA

Role Overview :

We have a challenging opportunity opened up for the role of Assistant Manager in our Internal Audit and Business Risk Advisory. The Assistant Manager role is mission critical and requires multi-dimensional capabilities. Assistant Managers identify business opportunities within their immediate client's business or across an industry. They are responsible for growing existing accounts and attracting new business.

- Assistant Managers develop a deep understanding of client's business and build lasting relationships with client personnel.

- They demonstrate technical competence in their product group and industry, understand client's perspective and become the de-facto-go-to-person.

- They are responsible for serving clients and ensuring outstanding quality execution of projects.

- Assistant Managers develop contacts within the business community and serve as ambassadors of Protiviti in the market. Basis their credibility, they are able to attract and retain the best of talent.

- Their primary responsibility is for direct supervision of Consultants and Senior Consultants in executing project work plans and reports the deliverables in time to the client and Engagement Manager / Director.

- They have a multi-dimensional role encompassing client delivery, solution and business development and practice enablement.

Role Requirements

- Identify and evaluate client's risk areas covering all significant processes and provide comprehensive input to the development of a risk-based annual internal audit plan.

- Conduct and supervise internal audit reviews of operational and financial areas including but not limited to sales, marketing, customer care, credit control / dunning, procurement, treasury, opex, capex, etc. for communication, media and technology industry players.

- Review financial / operational controls, process reviews, standard operating procedures, enterprise risk management, IT and security risks, governance, risk & compliance (GRC).

- Supervise a team of internal audit personnel across different client engagements. Plan, organize, direct and monitor internal audit operations, including overall quality of deliverables, processes and completion of projects within budgeted timeline. Oversee billing and collections.

- Develop relevant audit programs & procedures including Risk & Control Matrix (RCM).

- Manage performance of audit procedures. This includes identifying and defining issues, developing criteria, reviewing and analyzing evidence, and documenting client processes and procedures. Demonstrate technical competence in related domain.

- Active participation in internal / external meetings.

- Anticipate and identify engagement related risks and escalate issues as appropriate.

- Sharpen and fine tune communication skills to draft various internal audit reports, presentations and working sheets.

- Determine that the work delivered by the team is of high quality.

- Review of files and reports and able to deliver presentations.

- Communicate the results of assignments through written reports and oral presentations on a timely basis to engagement manager / director as well as client management.

- Actively establish & strengthen client and internal relationships.

- Assist engagement director with identification for any new firm services / opportunities at existing or new clients. Prepare & track proposals and conduct proposal meetings with clients.

- Develop and engage team through individual contacts and group meetings.

- Create a positive learning culture, coaches, counsels and develops junior team members.

- Assist seniors in developing new methodologies and internal initiatives.

- Take up additional tasks such as developing internal knowledge database, making presentations to the entire team on new developments, writing newsletters.

- Assist with hiring, training, and evaluation of practice personnel and overall assist in building the practice.

Desired Profile

- Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline (e.g. Accounting, Management Information Systems) required.

- Chartered Accountant / Masters in Business Administration required.

- 5+ years of Telecom industry internal audit experience required.

- Certified Internal Auditor is preferred.

- Operational knowledge on IFRS is required.

- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite applications.

- Big 4 experience is an added advantage.

- Bilingual is preferred.

- Knowledge of analytical tools like Excel / Access / ACL or any other audit software.

- Excellent understanding of business processes and internal control concepts (COSO, COBIT); knowledge of process gaps identification and auditing methodologies (including flowcharting), IT Infrastructure, Sarbanes-Oxley Act provisions and methodologies for achieving compliance.

- Excellent interpersonal, project management and client relationship skills.

- Excellent communication, presentation and time management skills. Excellent delivery skills and technical knowledge.

- Prior management and direct supervisory experience in a team environment required. Well-honed mentoring and people development skills.

- Ability to think laterally, showcase business acumen and well versed in current trends and developments across business & economy.

- Demonstrates creative thinking and rigorous analysis in solving business problems.

- Able to maintain a professional demeanor in times of high stress. Works well in a team-oriented environment as well as independently.

- Able to multi-task, enjoys travelling and meeting new people. Open to travel as necessary to meet client requirements.

About Us

Protiviti Member Firm is the exclusive representative and Member firm of Protiviti (www.protiviti.com) for the Middle East Region. Protiviti is a global business consulting and internal audit firm composed of experts specializing in risk, advisory and transaction services. The firm helps solve problems in finance and transactions, operations, human capital, technology, litigation, governance, risk, and compliance. Protiviti's highly trained, results oriented professionals provide a unique perspective on a wide range of critical business issues for clients in the Americas, Asia-Pacific, Europe and the Middle East.