Protiviti - Associate Director - Internal Audit

We have a challenging opportunity opened up for the role of Associate Director in our Internal Audit team. The AD role is mission critical and requires multi-dimensional capabilities. Associate Director identifies business opportunities within their immediate client's business or across an industry. They are responsible for growing existing accounts and attracting new business along with managing the team and engagement delivery.

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

Key Responsibilities :

- 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.

- 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.

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

- Assist engagement director with identification for any new firm services at existing or new clients.

- Prepare & track proposals and conduct proposal meetings with clients.

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

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

Desired Profile :

- Minimum 10+ years experience in a related field, preferably in internal audit, consulting, advisory, professional services and/or industry.

- CA or MBA with a commerce background and industry specialization preferred.

- Excellent understanding of business processes and internal control concepts (COSO, COBIT); knowledge of process gaps identification and auditing methodologies (including flow charting), IT Infrastructure.

- 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.

- Preference will be given to Indian, Eastern European / Central European candidates.

About Us :

Protiviti (www.protiviti.com) is a global consulting firm that helps companies solve problems in finance, technology, operations, governance, risk and internal audit. Through our network of more than 70 offices in over 20 countries, we have served more than 35% of Fortune 1000 and Global 500 companies. We also work with smaller, growing companies, including those looking to go public, as well as with government agencies. Protiviti is a wholly owned subsidiary of Robert Half International Inc. (NYSE: RHI). Founded in 1948, Robert Half International is a member of the S&P 500 index.

- Protiviti Member Firm is the exclusive representative and Member firm of Protiviti (www.protiviti.com) for the Middle East Region. 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.

- Consulting Domain: We undertake projects in the areas of Internal Audit, Risk Consulting, Business Improvement, IT consulting, Data Analytics, Human Capital and Forensics.