Internal Audit and Financial Advisory Senior Consultant

POSITION: Senior Consultant, IAFA REPORTS TO: IAFA Manager Key Responsibilities: The Senior Consultant coaches Interns, Consultants, and facilitates the successful completion of project work plan. Serving as both role model and trainer,the Senior Consultant demonstrates the attributes of excellent client serviceand assists team members in developing technical and professional competency. The Senior Consultant learns to identify areas of risk and opportunities to improve efficiencies. Relationships with client personnel and professional associates strengthen as the ability to communicate, gain trust and network improves. At the direction of managers, the Senior Consultant may accept responsibility for decision-making, ranging from staffing and preparation of deliverables to application of methodologies. · You enjoy identifying areas of business risk, potential technical problems, and opportunities to improve the efficiency and profitability of the client’s overall business processes. · You are passionate about evaluating, synthesizing, organizing and interpreting data and information. · You create a positive work environment that fosters open communication among all engagement team members. · You effectively build relationships with your clients and provide them with timely top quality service. · You have an inherent interest in project management and team leadership. You seek new ways to create extraordinary development opportunities and ways foryour team to make an impact on our clients and communities. Required Knowledge and Skills · Advanced verbal and written communication skills, including documentation of findings and recommendations. · A solid foundation in internal audit processes and objectives. · An understanding of core business processes such as Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Inventory, Revenue etc. with knowledge of accounting operations andfinancial frameworks. · Understanding of commonly used International Professional Practices Framework, including COSOand PCAOB. · Knowledgeof audit methodologies and developing key internal audit deliverables,including process flows, work programs, audit reports, and control summaries. · Knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley Act provisions and methodologies for achieving compliance. · Knowledge of The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA’s) code of ethics and compliance requirements. · Abilityto work with a diverse portfolio of clients across industries. · Mentoring and advising junior staff. Required Educational and Professional Qualifications: · Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline (e.g. Accounting, Finance, or Business RelatedField). · 3+years working in internal audit, consulting, assurance services, or related field, either in professional services or industry. · Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite applications with specific emphasis on Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Secondary emphasis on Visio and Access. · Professional Certification such as CPA, CIA, CFE, or similar strongly preferred. *note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Protiviti HR for further assessment.