Senior Associate - Risk Consulting

Grant Thornton; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Parental leave (up to 26 weeks)

Structured L&D at all career levels

Promotion opportunities

Global network & opportunities

Mentoring

Job summary

Grant Thornton Australia is a leading professional services firm providing audit, tax and advisory services. We seek an experienced Senior Associate for our Internal Audit & Risk Consulting practice to collaborate on Tier 1 engagements and develop risk and assurance capabilities.

You’ll work across Public and For Purpose sectors and partner with Managers, Directors and Partners to deliver high-quality client outcomes and develop your consulting and stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• Previous experience delivering Internal Audit services, ideally within professional services or a complex in-house environment.
• Experience working across, or an understanding of, Public and For Purpose sectors, including State Government, For Purpose organisations, Utilities and Higher Education, would be highly regarded.
• Practical experience across internal audit, business risk, controls and/or business process reviews.
• Experience contributing to internal audit engagements across planning, fieldwork and reporting.
• Confidence engaging with client stakeholders and discussing audit findings and recommendations.
• Strong report writing skills, with the ability to turn findings into clear and practical recommendations.
• Well-developed analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities across multiple engagements.
• A collaborative approach and willingness to support and develop junior team members.
• CA, CIA or another relevant professional qualification, or progress towards one, is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the delivery of internal audit and risk consulting engagements from planning and scoping through to fieldwork, reporting and completion.
• Taking ownership of key workstreams and deliverables across client engagements.
• Understanding clients’ businesses, risk environments and processes to identify risks, control gaps and areas for improvement.
• Conducting internal audit testing, business process reviews, risk assessments and controls reviews.
• Preparing high-quality audit documentation, reports, findings and practical recommendations.
• Building strong working relationships with client stakeholders and participating in client meetings and discussions.
• Presenting findings and recommendations clearly and confidently to client stakeholders.
• Supporting and providing guidance to junior team members where appropriate.
• Working closely with Managers, Directors and Partners to deliver high-quality outcomes for clients.
• Contributing to proposals, client opportunities and broader practice initiatives as you continue to develop your commercial skills.

Skills

Internal audit

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Report writing

Analytical thinking

Team development

Education

CA/CIA or equivalent

Tools

Audit software

Job description

• Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave | paid secondary carers leave
• Promotion opportunity | structured L&D at all career levels

Grant Thornton Australia is one of Australia’s leading professional services firms, providing audit, tax, and advisory services to a diverse range of clients.

Our culture is underpinned by a commitment to our clients, people and communities, and our promise to ‘Reach for Remarkable’ by providing proven expertise, principled execution, and personalised experience.

In Australia we're proud to support the careers of more than 1,500 remarkable people. Backed by six Australian offices and a global network spanning more than 150 markets, we offer the scale, connections and opportunities to help you shape your future, wherever it takes you.

• Flexible working options available
• Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave | paid secondary carers leave
• Promotion opportunity | structured L&D at all career levels

Grant Thornton Australia is one of Australia’s leading professional services firms, providing audit, tax, and advisory services to a diverse range of clients.

Our culture is underpinned by a commitment to our clients, people and communities, and our promise to ‘Reach for Remarkable’ by providing proven expertise, principled execution, and personalised experience.

In Australia we're proud to support the careers of more than 1,500 remarkable people. Backed by six Australian offices and a global network spanning more than 150 markets, we offer the scale, connections and opportunities to help you shape your future, wherever it takes you.

About This Role

Step into a vibrant and fast-growing Internal Audit & Risk Consulting practice where purpose meets performance. You’ll join a team that thrives on collaboration, CARE culture and meaningful work, partnering with Tier 1 organisations on high-impact projects that shape the future of risk and assurance.

We’re looking for an experienced

Senior Associate with a background in internal audit, risk and controls, and an interest in building their career within risk consulting.

You’ll work across our Public and For Purpose (PFP) portfolio, including State Government, For Purpose organisations, Utilities and Higher Education.

Whether you’ve built your experience within these sectors or through professional services, you’ll have the opportunity to work closely with experienced Managers, Directors and Partners, take ownership of key areas of client engagements and continue developing your technical, consulting and stakeholder management skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the delivery of internal audit and risk consulting engagements from planning and scoping through to fieldwork, reporting and completion.
• Taking ownership of key workstreams and deliverables across client engagements.
• Understanding clients’ businesses, risk environments and processes to identify risks, control gaps and areas for improvement.
• Conducting internal audit testing, business process reviews, risk assessments and controls reviews.
• Preparing high-quality audit documentation, reports, findings and practical recommendations.
• Building strong working relationships with client stakeholders and participating in client meetings and discussions.
• Presenting findings and recommendations clearly and confidently to client stakeholders.
• Supporting and providing guidance to junior team members where appropriate.
• Working closely with Managers, Directors and Partners to deliver high-quality outcomes for clients.
• Contributing to proposals, client opportunities and broader practice initiatives as you continue to develop your commercial skills.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience delivering Internal Audit services, ideally within professional services or a complex in-house environment.
• Experience working across, or an understanding of, Public and For Purpose sectors, including State Government, For Purpose organisations, Utilities and Higher Education, would be highly regarded.
• Practical experience across internal audit, business risk, controls and/or business process reviews.
• Experience contributing to internal audit engagements across planning, fieldwork and reporting.
• Confidence engaging with client stakeholders and discussing audit findings and recommendations.
• Strong report writing skills, with the ability to turn findings into clear and practical recommendations.
• Well-developed analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities across multiple engagements.
• A collaborative approach and willingness to support and develop junior team members.
• CA, CIA or another relevant professional qualification, or progress towards one, is highly regarded.

If you’re interested in this role but don’t feel that you match every single one of our requirements, we would still love to hear from you and explore the unique skillset and attributes you can bring to the team.

Reach your remarkable

At Grant Thornton, we do things differently because we understand that when you strive for better and care about what you do, remarkable things are possible. We’re a dynamic and authentic mix of backgrounds, perspectives and ways of thinking. We’re driven by our shared purpose – we ignite the potential within our people and clients to create enduring success and positively shape the communities around us.

With us, you’ll be exposed to challenging and rewarding opportunities – building your confidence and capabilities at every step. You’ll be supported, motivated and inspired by a team of passionate and caring collaborators and leaders. You’ll be empowered to build a career path that’s tailored to you and encouraged to make a meaningful difference. And we’ll make sure the excellence you deliver and the impact you make is always seen, felt and celebrated.

Remarkable perks that put you first:

• Tailored mentoring program and the opportunity to work closely with Partners who care about your growth and development.
• Work overseas or interstate, (short periods as agreed with the team) knowing how important time is with your family and friends.
• Free annual gym membership to help keep you flexible, fit and healthy.
• Active employee networks and social committees to get you involved in the things you are passionate about
• And many more!

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