Senior Consultant - Business Risk/Internal Audit - BFS/Consulting Firm

We are recruiting for Internal Audit / Risk Advisory team of our client

- As profile would require visit to USA, candidates with US visa would be preferred

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.

- 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. MBA with 4 + years of post qualification experience would also fit the role .

- Minimum 2 years experience in a related field, preferably in internal audit, IFC/ICFR (Internal control testing), operational risk, consulting, advisory, professional services and/or industry.

- Understanding of business processes and internal control concepts (COSO, COBIT), control rationalization, optimization, effectiveness and efficiency; knowledge of process gaps identification and auditing methodologies (including flowcharting)

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

- Working knowledge of Companies Act 2013.

- Experience in SAP will have an added advantage

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

- Strong inter-personnel, analytical and management skills

- Ability to travel as necessary to meet client needs. This may require travel and work in excess of standard hours when necessary. Second language skills and international business experience will be useful.