Internal Audit Senior Consultant

Protiviti Australia; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive compensation

Study assistance

Membership fees covered

Advisor program

Milestone-based training

Well-being resources

Vaccinations & insurance discount

Global mobility program

Social events

DE&I networks

Job summary

Protiviti is seeking a Senior Consultant to join the Internal Audit and Financial Advisory team in Australia. You will collaborate with senior management to shape strategies for complex client engagements and guide consultants through governance, risk, and assurance projects.

Travel to client sites is expected, offering diverse industry exposure and opportunities for professional growth within a nurturing, inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' experience in industry or consulting roles.
• Excellent communication skills capable of articulating business strengths and weaknesses while offering constructive solutions.
• Proven ability to nurture effective client relationships.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience is essential.
• Willingness to travel to client sites as needed.
• Robust understanding of internal audit frameworks such as COSO and COBIT, alongside familiarity with risk management standards including ISO 31000.
• CA, CPA or CIA certification is highly regarded but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with senior management to devise strategies for complex client engagements.
• Overseeing and guiding Consultants through governance, risk, or assurance project work plans.
• Providing insightful audit services that add significant value to our high-profile clients.
• Embracing opportunities to travel to client sites for hands-on experience in varied industries.

Skills

Communication skills

Client relationship management

Travel readiness

Consulting experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline

Tools

COSO framework

COBIT framework

ISO 31000

Job description

At Protiviti, we believe in empowering our employees. We value diversity and inclusion and celebrate the unique perspectives each employee brings. Our nurturing culture fosters teamwork and growth opportunities that allow individuals to thrive both personally and professionally.

Protiviti is a global business consulting firm composed of experts specialising in advisory, risk and assurance services. We help clients solve problems in finance, operations, technology, governance, risk, and compliance. Our highly trained, results-oriented professionals serve clients in the Americas, Asia-Pacific, Europe and the Middle East and provide a unique perspective on a wide range of critical business issues.

Our culture prides itself on nurturing talent through mentorship and providing opportunities for continuous learning. With us:

• You’ll tackle diverse challenges that enrich your skills.
• You’ll collaborate with thought leaders who are eager to share their knowledge.
• You’ll enjoy perks that support work-life balance and personal development.

What You’ll Do:

Are you ready to step up and shape the future of audit and financial advisory? Protiviti is inviting a driven professional to join our esteemed Internal Audit and Financial Advisory (IAFA) team as a Senior Consultant.

As a crucial member of our team, your role will involve:

• Collaborating with senior management to devise strategies for complex client engagements.
• Overseeing and guiding Consultants through governance, risk, or assurance project work plans.
• Providing insightful audit services that add significant value to our high-profile clients.
• Embracing opportunities to travel to client sites for hands‑on experience in varied industries.

What We’re Seeking:

• A minimum of two years' experience in industry or consulting roles.
• Excellent communication skills capable of articulating business strengths and weaknesses while offering constructive solutions.
• Proven ability to nurture effective client relationships.
• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience is essential.
• Willingness to travel to client sites as needed.
• A robust understanding of internal audit frameworks such as COSO and COBIT, alongside familiarity with risk management standards including ISO 31000.
• CA, CPA or CIA certification is highly regarded but not mandatory.

Explore Protiviti

• Learn more about our corporate responsibility - https://www.protiviti.com/au-en/corporate-responsibility
• Explore what life is like at Protiviti - https://www.protiviti.com/au-en/life-at-protiviti
• Understand our commitment to inclusion - https://www.protiviti.com/au-en/inclusion-programme

Just some of the many perks we offer:

• Earn more - Incentive compensation plan to maximize your earnings.
• Genuine growth - Study Assistance Program for business-related courses.
• Professional membership fees (up to 2 per year) covered.
• Advisor program for personal and professional development.
• Challenge Schools for milestone-based role training.
• Well‑being matters! - Wellness Academy with health tools, EAP, and resources.
• Flu vaccinations and skin checks + discounted health insurance.
• See the world - Global Mobility Program for international career growth.
• Regular social events and team bonding.
• DE&I employee networks (Women in Leadership, Multicultural, LGBTQ+, Parents).

And more – because we believe meaningful work should be supported by meaningful benefits.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer along with Integrity, Innovation, Inclusion and Commitment to Success as Protiviti’s core values. Our vision is to be the most trusted global consulting firm. Our mission is: We care. We collaborate. We deliver.