Protiviti - Senior Consultant - Business Risk Advisory - Internal Audit

Senior Consultant - Business Risk Advisory - Internal Audit -CA/MBA

- Senior risk consultants work in a client facing role and take on the responsibility of identifying, assessing and monitoring risks by developing a risk management plan and strategy. They assist clients in addressing compliance, financial, operational and strategic risk. They work in teams to provide high-quality execution of projects for clients across a wide range of industries. Typical projects comprise of conducting reviews of systems, processes and internal controls. Provide recommendations to clients for improvement or remediation and draft reports on gaps & key issues requiring redress.

- Senior risk consultants demonstrate in-depth technical capabilities and professional knowledge by staying abreast of current business and industry trends relevant to the client's business. They establish deep relationships with client personnel (at appropriate levels) by understanding client's perspective and become the de-facto - go-to-person . Their work output is expected to be of outstanding quality. They constantly monitor project progress, manage risk and verify key stakeholders are kept informed about progress and expected outcomes.

- Senior risk consultants also participate in sales and support business development initiatives. In addition, they get opportunities to perform research and contribute to the development of thought leadership. If assigned, they are expected to coach, train and support junior members in the team.

- Risk professionals assist clients with testing internal process controls and developing internal audit plans. They 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 utilizing the latest technology and leading practices.

Key Responsibilities :

- Spearhead 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.

- Manage multiple assignments and related project 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 :

- Preferably CA qualification in 1st/2nd attempt with good articleship experience

- Minimum 2-4 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 inter-personnel, analytical and management skills.

Key Personal Attributes :

- A good blend of creative thinking and rigorous analysis in solving business problems

- A strong client focus by effectively serving client needs and developing productive working relationships with client personnel. Stay abreast of current business and economic developments and new pronouncements/ standards relevant to the client's business.

- Must work well in a team-oriented environment as well as independently. Work with team members to set goals and responsibilities for specific engagements. Foster teamwork and innovation.

- Ability to work under pressure. Mature, proactive and displays initiative. Manages own and others time well.

- Possesses excellent analytical, interpersonal, communication and presentation skills. Good oral and written communication skills including documentation of findings and recommendations. Adept at preparing and presenting reports to an audience.

- Ability to travel as necessary to meet client needs. This may require travel and work in excess of standard hours when necessary. Travelling percentage- 60%-70%

- Second language skills and international business experience will be useful.

About Protiviti :

Protiviti delivers deep expertise, objective insights, a tailored approach and unparalleled collaboration to help leaders face the future with confidence. Our consulting solutions span critical business problems in technology, business process, analytics, risk, compliance, transactions and internal audit. We are committed to attracting and developing a diverse workforce of professionals that share the common value of collaboration. As an organization, we believe that by teaming together, with each other, and our clients, we can see beyond the surface of changes and problems organizations face in this fast changing world to discover opportunities others might miss and face the future with greater confidence.

Our more than 4,500 people serve clients through the network of Protiviti and independently owned Member Firms in more than 70 offices in over 20 countries. We have served over 60% of FORTUNE 1000- companies and 35% of FORTUNE Global 500- companies. Our people and organization have consistently been recognized by FORTUNE and Consulting Magazine as a best company to work for. In India, Protiviti's member firm (Protiviti India Member Private Ltd.) is a leading provider of business consulting, internal audit, risk management, technology, tax and regulatory, financial reporting and IFRS advisory, forensic and fraud investigation, information management and transaction services. Protiviti member firms are separate and independent legal entities, are not agents of other firms in the Protiviti network, and have no authority to obligate or bind other firms in the Protiviti network.