Internal Audit Senior Consultant

Protiviti Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive pay

Study assistance

Professional membership fees

Advisor program

Global mobility

Well-being resources

Team events

Job summary

Protiviti Australia is seeking a Senior Consultant in Internal Audit to support the delivery of internal audits and advisory engagements for a broad client portfolio in Australia. You will work with Managers and client stakeholders to identify risks, assess controls, and deliver practical recommendations that drive business improvement.

This role offers exposure to multiple industries, opportunities for professional development, and collaboration with engagement teams.

Qualifications

• Experience within internal audit, risk advisory, or consulting environments
• Understanding of governance, risk, and internal control concepts
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of internal audit and advisory engagements across financial and operational areas
• Conduct stakeholder interviews, walkthroughs, and control testing activities
• Assist in preparing audit scopes, work programs, process flowcharts, and reports
• Identify control weaknesses, business risks, and improvement opportunities
• Prepare clear and concise documentation, findings, and recommendations for review
• Work collaboratively with engagement teams and client stakeholders to deliver high-quality outcomes
• Build and maintain positive client relationships through professional and proactive communication
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and broader practice activities

Skills

Internal audit

Risk advisory

Governance & controls

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Growth mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Commerce, Business, Finance, or a related discipline

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.

About the Role

• As a Senior Consultant within our Internal Audit practice, you will support the delivery of internal audit and advisory engagements for a broad client portfolio. You will work closely with Managers and client stakeholders to identify risks, assess controls, and deliver practical recommendations that drive business improvement.
• You will play a key role in engagement delivery, including conducting walkthroughs, stakeholder interviews, testing controls, documenting findings, and preparing client deliverables. This role offers strong exposure to senior stakeholders, a variety of industries, and ongoing professional development opportunities.
• We are looking for individuals who are proactive, detail-oriented, and eager to continue building their expertise within internal audit and risk advisory.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of internal audit and advisory engagements across financial and operational areas
• Conduct stakeholder interviews, walkthroughs, and control testing activities
• Assist in preparing audit scopes, work programs, process flowcharts, and reports
• Identify control weaknesses, business risks, and improvement opportunities
• Prepare clear and concise documentation, findings, and recommendations for review
• Work collaboratively with engagement teams and client stakeholders to deliver high-quality outcomes
• Build and maintain positive client relationships through professional and proactive communication
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and broader practice activities

What We’re Looking For

• Experience within internal audit, risk advisory, or consulting environments
• Understanding of governance, risk, and internal control concepts
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively in team environments
• A proactive and growth-oriented mindset

Technical Skills & Experience

• Exposure to the following areas will be highly regarded:
• Internal audit and risk advisory delivery
• Internal control frameworks including COSO and COBIT
• Risk management frameworks such as ISO 31000
• Business process reviews
• Risk and control documentation and reporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Commerce, Business, Finance, or a related discipline
• Progress toward or completion of CA, CPA, or CIA qualifications is highly regarded
• Willingness to travel to client sites as required

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 committed to accommodating diverse candidate needs during recruitment. We understand unique challenges for neurodiverse individuals, First Nations communities, those with disabilities, and transgender and gender diverse individuals. We ensure equal access and opportunities through necessary accommodations and encourage everyone to apply.

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.