Internal Audit Consultant

We have an exciting opportunity opened up for the role of Consultant in our Internal Audit practice.

Consultant works in a client facing role and takes 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.

Consultant 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. Their work output is expected to be of outstanding quality. They constantly monitor project progress, manage risk and ensure that the key stakeholders are kept informed about progress and expected outcomes.

Consultant 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.

Internal Audit 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.

Role Requirements:

• Spearhead client facing role and work 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.
• 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.
• Participate in sales and support business development initiatives.

Desired Profile

• Preferably Chartered Accountant/ CIA qualification in with good article ship experience.
• Bilingual candidates (mandatory) with minimum 3+ years of experience in a related field, preferably in risk advisory, internal audit, consulting or professional services. Candidates from leading consulting firms in the region are preferred.
• Understand the current accounting principles and internal control concepts (COSO, COBIT).
• Working knowledge of auditing processes and methodologies, including flow charting.
• Working knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley Act provisions and methodologies for achieving compliance.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite applications. Prior project management and supervisory skills required.
• Strong inter-personnel, analytical and management skills.

About Us

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 the Middle East Region, Protiviti's member firm is a leading provider of business consulting, internal audit, risk management, technology, forensic and fraud investigation, human capital 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.