[Hiring] Senior Consultant - Internal Audit - Risk Consulting @EY

Role Description

We are on the lookout for a Senior Consultant to join our Process and Controls team, focusing on internal audit and assurance services within the government & public sector. This role is about more than audits and controls; it's about being a part of a team that is integral to ensuring that government departments and agencies operate at their best. Your work will help to enhance the services government delivers to citizens, safeguard public funds, ensure compliance with regulations, and provide insights that lead to better governance and service delivery.

This role is based in Canberra – Ngambri; however, we are open to candidates located anywhere across Australia who can work remotely. All you need is relevant experience and Australian Citizenship. Our roles can potentially be adjusted to work flexibly with reduced hours – please speak with us about potential options.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of internal audit projects, ensuring that all engagements are completed on time, within scope, and to the highest standards of quality.
• Work closely with clients to understand their needs and develop tailored internal audit strategies that effectively address risk management and process controls.
• Apply your project management skills to oversee the successful execution of audit plans, from initiation to completion.

Qualifications

• 3 – 5 years’ experience in project delivery, perhaps within the internal audit or risk management space, or within the public sector.
• A foundation in risk and control principles, a track record of managing audit or risk-related projects with diligence and precision, or a willingness to learn.
• Australian citizenship and the ability to work in Canberra. The applicant needs to be willing to hold or upgrade to an NV1 clearance.
• Excellent communication, inter-personal and organisational skills, with the capacity to influence project teams towards successful delivery.
• Progress towards professional certifications (e.g., CPA, CIA, CISA, or similar) or a commitment to achieving them.
• Tertiary qualifications.
• Experience with digital audit tools and enthusiasm for adopting cutting-edge technologies.

Benefits

• At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams.
• Career development: We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences.
• Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.
• A comprehensive benefits package: From a yearly wellness incentive to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including up to 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave.
• Competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience.