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Senior Consultant - Risk Advisory

Melbourne CBD

Opportunity Expired

Following growth in our team, we are recruiting for people with relevant experience in delivering internal audit and risk management services.

Opportunity details

Opportunity Type
Experienced Job
Number of Vacancies
1

Application dates

Applications Open
15 Dec 2020
Applications Close
22 Jan 2021

Minimum requirements

Minimum Prior Qualification
Bachelor
Accepting International Applications
Yes
Qualifications Accepted
B
Accounting, Commerce & Finance
Actuarial Studies
Business Administration & Management
Economics

Following an increase in new work and subsequent growth in the team, we are currently recruiting for a variety of positions in our Risk Advisory Services (RAS) team in Melbourne - we will consider applicants with relevant experience in delivering internal audit and risk management services from Senior to Assistant Manager level. 

BDO's RAS team brings results, enhanced shareholder value, secured business wealth and increased growth opportunities. We achieve this by identifying, analysing and assessing client risks in the following ways:

  • Provision of internal audit services 
  • Assess and develop governance and risk management frameworks 
  • Facilitate risk workshops 
  • Advise on risk assessment and management 
  • Target fraud risk 
  • Develop risk mitigation strategies

RAS consults to publicly listed, private and government organisations spanning multiple industries to ensure that appropriate controls and processes are in place to secure client's strategic and operational objectives. You will interact closely with client boards, audit committees and management to ensure objectives are met and risks mitigated.

As a key player in providing a range of reports and advice to clients, you will work closely with industry-respected professionals whilst enjoying a supportive firm culture. This role offers a great variety of work, autonomy, client contact and Partner interaction and coaching. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

As a key player in you will work closely within a collaborative team environment obtaining a great variety of work, client contact and Partner / Manager interaction and coaching. 

You will be responsible for:

  • Undertaking detailed business process analysis and mapping;
  • Engagement with clients at all levels of seniority;
  • Facilitating and managing client workshops;
  • Assessing key risk exposures and controls;
  • Understanding, assessing and advising on compliance with various regulatory frameworks;
  • Understanding and applying the firm's quality and professional delivery standards required to deliver assurance services 
  • Working with the Partner / Manager and clients providing a coaching and mentoring role to junior staff 

Skills/Attributes Required:

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills 
  • Excellent attention to detail 
  • Analytical and investigative skills 
  • Ability to work in an unstructured environment that requires professional judgement 

Qualifications and Experience required:

  • Current or recent experience with a chartered environment
  • 3+ years of experience in delivering internal audit/risk management services 
  • Strong expertise in process analysis and mapping preferred
  • Good knowledge of Victorian State Government financial and regulatory frameworks preferred
  • Degree qualified and CA qualified (or equivalent) 
  • IT qualification also highly desirable 
  • Hold a valid drivers licence and have access to a car

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