Associate Consultant - Business Consulting Risk

Execution on client engagement - Ensure quality delivery as per client requirements


Review of working papers and client folders

Suggest ideas on improving engagement productivity and identify opportunities for improving client service


Understand business & industry issues / trends

Identify areas requiring improvement in the clients business processes to enable preparation of recommendations


Handling data analytics - Access, ACL etc
Ensure compliance with engagement plans and internal quality & risk management procedures


Awareness of internal auditing standards issued by IIA and ICAI


Demonstrate an application & solution-based approach to problem solving technique


Manage the engagement budgets and support superiors in developing marketing collaterals, business proposals and new solution / methodology development


Develop strong working relationships with client (process owner/functional heads)


Attention to detail and mentor young interns and analysts within the practice


Contribute to knowledge management sessions within the practice

Skills and attributes for success

Determine that the work delivered is of high quality


Anticipate and identify engagement related risks and escalate issues as appropriate


Actively establish client (process owner/functional heads) and internal relationships


Assist and share knowledge with team members, Seniors and Managers in developing new methodologies and internal initiatives and participate in performing procedures especially focusing on complex, judgmental and/or specialized issues

Work with the team and the client to create plans for accomplishing engagement objectives and a strategy that complies with professional standards and advise clients to understand and manage their business risks and verify the validity of their business information
Brief the engagement team on the clients IA environment and industry IA trends

Maintain relationships with client management to manage expectations of service, including work products, timing, and deliverables

Demonstrate a thorough understanding of compliance, financial, and operational risks along with performing internal control testing, develop internal audit plans, and provide internal audit services on an outsourcing basis

Assess internal controls and SOX framework in order to mitigate risk and apply it to client situations
Bring and utilize extensive knowledge of the clients business/industry to identify technological developments and evaluate impacts on the clients business

Demonstrate excellent project management skills, inspire teamwork and responsibility with engagement team members, and use current technology/tools to enhance the effectiveness of deliverables and services


Understand EY and its service lines and actively assess what the firm can deliver to serve clients

To qualify for the role you must have

Chartered Accountant / Certified Internal Auditor or have a Master s degree in Business Administration
0-1 year of post-qualification experience in risk advisory, related internal audit experience or external audit experience
We would expect for you to be available to travel outside of their assigned office location at least 50% of the time, plus commute within the region (where public transportation often is not available)

Successful candidates must work in excess of standard hours when necessary

A valid passport is required