Senior Consultant/Assistant Manager

Role Overview

We have a challenging opportunity opened up for the role of Senior Consultant/Assistant Manager in our IAS Practice.

The Senior Consultant/Assistant Manager role in Risk Advisory is mission critical and requires multi-dimensional capabilities. Senior Consultant/Assistant Managers identify business opportunities within their immediate client's business or across an industry. They are responsible for growing existing accounts and attracting new business.

Senior Consultant/Assistant Managers develop a deep understanding of client's business and build lasting relationships with client personnel. They demonstrate technical competence in their product group and industry, understand client's perspective and become the de-facto - go-to-person.

They are responsible for serving clients and ensuring outstanding quality execution of projects. Senior Consultant/Assistant Managers develop contacts within the business community and serve as ambassadors of Protiviti in the market. Basis their credibility, they are able to attract and retain the best of talent.

They have a multi-dimensional role encompassing client delivery, solution and business development and practice enablement.

Role Requirements

• Identify and evaluate client's risk areas covering all significant processes and provide comprehensive input to the development of a risk-based annual internal audit plan.
• Supervise a team of internal audit personnel across different client engagements. Plan, organize, direct and monitor internal audit operations, including overall quality of deliverables, processes, and completion of projects within budgeted timeline. Oversee billing and collections.
• Will be responsible for evaluating the efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance of various support functions within the organization, including Finance & Accounts, Human Resources & Payroll, IT, Procurement, and other administrative services.
• Develop relevant audit programs & procedures including Risk & Control Matrix (RCM). Walkthrough documents, Working Papers, Audit Reports etc.
• Manage performance of audit procedures. This includes identifying and defining issues, developing criteria, reviewing and analyzing evidence, and documenting client processes and procedures. Demonstrate technical competence in related domain.
• Communicate the results of assignments through written reports and oral presentations on a timely basis to senior manager / engagement director as well as client management.
• Assist engagement director with identification for any new firm services at existing or new clients. Prepare & track proposals and conduct proposal meetings with clients.
• Develop and engage team through individual contacts and group meetings.
• Assist with hiring, training, and evaluation of practice personnel and overall assist in building the practice

Desired Profile

• Minimum 7+ years’ experience in a related field, preferably in risk assessment, internal audit, consulting, advisory, professional services and/or industry.
• CA/CPA (1st attempt preferred) and/ or CIA with a commerce/ finance background and real estate/ capital projects industry specialization preferred.
• Excellent understanding of business processes and internal control concepts (COSO, COBIT); knowledge of process gaps identification and auditing methodologies (including flowcharting), IT Infrastructure, and ICoFR methodologies for achieving desired outcomes.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems such as SAP/Oracle/Microsoft Dynamics.
• Excellent interpersonal, project management and client relationship skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation and time management skills. Excellent delivery skills and technical knowledge.
• Prior management and direct supervisory experience in a team environment required. Well-honed mentoring and people development skills.

• Ability to think laterally, showcase business acumen and well versed in current trends and developments across business & economy.
• Demonstrates creative thinking and rigorous analysis in solving business problems.
• Able to maintain a professional demeanor in times of high stress. Works well in a team-oriented environment as well as independently.
• Able to multi-task, enjoys travelling and meeting new people. Open to travel as necessary to meet client requirements.

Location :- Selected personnel will be based out of our Abu Dhabi office.

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 India, Protiviti’s member firm (Protiviti India Member Private Ltd.) is a leading provider of business consulting, internal audit, risk management, technology, tax and regulatory, financial reporting and IFRS advisory, forensic and fraud investigation, information management 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.