We are seeking a highly motivated and experience d Senior Consultant to join our dynamic Risk Advisory team. This role is a unique opportunity to work across the interconnected fields of Internal Audit, Risk Management, and Forensic Advisory.

The successful candidate will be responsible for executing and delivering a wide range of complex risk-based projects for our clients. You will play a key role in helping organizations identify, assess, and manage risks, improve internal controls, and respond to incidents of fraud or misconduct. As a Senior, you will also be responsible for guiding junior staff, managing project components, and building strong client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

Internal Audit & Controls:

• Plan, execute, and lead internal audit engagements, from scoping and risk assessment to fieldwork and reporting.
• Perform comprehensive walkthroughs to understand business processes and identify key controls.
• Design and execute test plans to evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls (including Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance).
• Prepare clear, concise, and impactful internal audit reports with practical recommendations for management.
• Supervise and review the work of junior team members, providing coaching and on-the-job training.

Risk Advisory:

• Assist clients in developing and implementing Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) frameworks.
• Facilitate risk assessment workshops to identify and evaluate strategic, financial, operational, and compliance risks.
• Conduct control gap analyses and collaborate with clients to design and implement optimized control solutions.
• Advise on corporate governance best practices and the enhancement of the "three lines of defense" model.

Forensics & Investigations:

• Support forensic accounting investigations into allegations of fraud, corruption, and other financial misconduct.
• Conduct fraud risk assessments to help clients proactively identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.
• Assist with data-driven analysis, including e-discovery and forensic data analytics, to identify patterns and anomalies.
• Support in preparing reports for internal stakeholders, legal counsel, or regulatory bodies.

General & Client-Facing:

• Manage key components of client engagements, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to a high standard of quality.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, fostering strong, trusted relationships.
• Prepare and deliver clear and persuasive presentations and reports to senior management and audit committees.
• Contribute to business development activities, including drafting proposals and participating in client pitches.

Qualifications & Experience

Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.

Experience: 3-5+ years of relevant experience in internal audit, risk advisory, or forensics, preferably from a consulting/accounting firm.

Certifications: Professional certification (or actively working towards one) is strongly required. Preferred certifications include:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and/or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) will be an added advantage
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) will be an added advantage

Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills:

• Strong understanding of internal audit methodologies, IIA Standards, and COSO framework.
• Knowledge of risk assessment techniques and ERM frameworks.
• Familiarity with forensic investigation principles and techniques.
• Proficiency in data analysis; experience with data analytics tools (e.g., ACL, IDEA, Alteryx) or visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) is a significant plus.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with a keen attention to detail.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; ability to articulate complex issues clearly.
• Strong project management and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven leadership and supervisory skills; a passion for mentoring and developing junior staff.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and ethical conduct.
• Client-focused mindset with the ability to build rapport and credibility.

• Plan, execute, and lead internal audit engagements, from scoping and risk assessment to fieldwork and reporting.
• Perform comprehensive walkthroughs to understand business processes and identify key controls.
• Design and execute test plans to evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls (including Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance).
• Prepare clear, concise, and impactful internal audit reports with practical recommendations for management.
• Supervise and review the work of junior team members, providing coaching and on-the-job training.
• Assist clients in developing and implementing Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) frameworks.
• Facilitate risk assessment workshops to identify and evaluate strategic, financial, operational, and compliance risks.
• Conduct control gap analyses and collaborate with clients to design and implement optimized control solutions.
• Advise on corporate governance best practices and the enhancement of the "three lines of defense" model.
• Support forensic accounting investigations into allegations of fraud, corruption, and other financial misconduct.
• Conduct fraud risk assessments to help clients proactively identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.
• Assist with data-driven analysis, including e-discovery and forensic data analytics, to identify patterns and anomalies.
• Support in preparing reports for internal stakeholders, legal counsel, or regulatory bodies.
• Manage key components of client engagements, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to a high standard of quality.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, fostering strong, trusted relationships.
• Prepare and deliver clear and persuasive presentations and reports to senior management and audit committees.
• Contribute to business development activities, including drafting proposals and participating in client pitches.

• Strong understanding of internal audit methodologies, IIA Standards, and COSO framework.
• Knowledge of risk assessment techniques and ERM frameworks.
• Familiarity with forensic investigation principles and techniques.
• Proficiency in data analysis; experience with data analytics tools (e.g., ACL, IDEA, Alteryx) or visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) is a significant plus.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with a keen attention to detail.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; ability to articulate complex issues clearly.
• Strong project management and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven leadership and supervisory skills; a passion for mentoring and developing junior staff.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and ethical conduct.
• Client-focused mindset with the ability to build rapport and credibility.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3-5+ years of relevant experience in internal audit, risk advisory, or forensics, preferably from a consulting/accounting firm.
• Professional certification (or actively working towards one) is strongly required. Preferred certifications include:
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and/or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
  • Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) will be an added advantage
  • Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) will be an added advantage