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UKI Risk Consulting – Process and Controls (Internal Audit, Internal Controls / SOX), Senior Consultant

General Information

Location: Dublin / Cork

Available for Visa Sponsorship: No

Business Area: Risk Consulting

Contract Type: Full-Time – Permanent

The Team and the opportunity

We are seeking a risk professional to join our Risk Consulting practice, within the Process and Controls team. Risk Consulting is an integral part of our Consulting Services business, focused on providing high value, independent and trusted advice to clients.

Working in our Process and Controls team, you will have the opportunity to work with a variety of global and local clients to provide practical risk management, internal controls and process improvement solutions, gaining valuable experience.

You will work within different sized, multi-disciplinary teams and play a key role in ensuring high quality outputs and service to our clients. The role involves developing knowledge and implementing new solutions to meet the ever-changing needs of our clients.

We have ambitious plans to continue strengthening and growing our offering within Risk Consulting and are looking for a dynamic individual to help us support this area of the practice, to form part of our existing team and to help us deliver our ambitious growth targets in this area.

Your key responsibilities

As a Senior Consultant in our Risk Consulting practice, you will be responsible for delivering to a broad portfolio of clients and engagements simultaneously, collaborating with a sizeable team and supporting the growth of our business. You will be a key member of the Process and Controls Team reporting directly to the Engagement Managers.

You will have responsibility for.

• Supporting a portfolio of engagements with our clients.

• Collaborating with clients to agree, scope and plan the delivery phase of engagements.

• Delivering the fieldwork phase of engagement and drafting reportable findings for management review.

• Working as part of a team to deliver projects, with the ability to lead teams and manage more junior members of staff.

• Support management on the presentation of our reports and findings to Audit Committees.

• Contributing to developing the market for Internal Audit and Internal Controls services.

• Supporting the development of our junior team members and acting as mentor and coach.

Skills and attributes for success

To qualify for the role, you must have:

• A strong track record in the delivery of Internal Audit, Internal Controls / SOX Services

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the areas above.

• You will be a motivated self-starter, with the ambition to drive a team and support continued growth.

• You will have experience in supporting business development activities.

• You will be experienced in presenting to Engagement Management teams and have demonstrable business acumen and risk and controls knowledge.

• Excellence in oral and written communication and reporting writing are essential.

• We would expect candidates to have knowledge and experience in:

• Internal audit, in both financial and operational processes.

• Internal Controls / SOX

• Utilising core risk and controls skills in a broad range of projects both in traditional internal audit and in advisory projects aimed at assisting in the implementation of controls / improvements.

• Project Management.

Ideally, you will also have

• Background in professional services environment where you have gained extensive experience in practice management.

• Ideally you will hold a relevant professional qualification e.g. qualified Accountant or Internal Auditor (ACA, CIMA, ACCA or IIA).

• We are particularly interested in people with experience in Government and Public Sector, Transport, TMT, Life Sciences, Consumer Products, Advanced Manufacturing and Power & Utilities Sectors.

What we look for

Highly motivated, good communicators and able to establish personal credibility with clients. You will need to convey technical content in business language with client management. You will also need to be a team player who is not only looking to enhance their own career but recognises the value in developing others and strengthening the team.

What working at EY offers

We offer a competitive remuneration package. Our comprehensive benefits package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs: covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions.

Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around.

• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career.

• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you.

All our employees are given a benefits package which they can tailor to suit their individual preferences. Our range of benefits include:

• Hybrid Working

• Pension/Discounted Health Insurance

• Web Doctor

• Purchase of Additional Annual Leave

• Free Gym Membership

• Travel Pass

• Maternity & Paternity Leave

• Bike to Work Scheme

• Referral Bonuses & Recognition Awards

• Tech MBA paid by EY

EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance.

Career Progression

• When you join EY, you will be supported to ensure that you are enhancing your skills from day one.

• Continuous learning, where you can develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.

• As you grow and develop here, you’ll discover opportunities to help customise your career journey, so that it’s as unique as you are - success is defined by you, we will provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.

• Transformative leadership, we will give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.

• Diverse and inclusive culture, you will be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

• We have embraced Hybrid working at EY adding greater flexibility and autonomy to the roles of our employees.

About EY

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

Inclusion & Diversity

We hold a collective commitment to foster an environment where all differences are valued and respected, practices are equitable and everyone experiences a sense of belonging: Inclusion, diversity, and equity are part of who we are at EY. We believe that the highest-performing teams maximize the power of different perspectives and backgrounds. These teams are both diverse and inclusive and are willing to invite and learn from other perspectives. Our ability to include various viewpoints into our mindsets, behaviours and operations is fundamental to driving innovation, building strong relationships, and delivering the best solutions for our clients.

We recognise the strength that comes from having a diverse workforce and building a culture where we support all our people to achieve their potential. You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

As an equal opportunities’ employer, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Reasonable accommodations are offered at every stage of our recruitment process.

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

Join us in building a better working world. That’s Why, EY.

Apply now.

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