Senior Consultant - Governance& Risk Advisory

Moore Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Moore Australia is seeking a Senior Consultant in Governance & Risk Advisory in Melbourne to lead risk-based internal audits, assess controls and guide junior team members. You will manage client engagements across internal audit, governance, compliance and risk services, delivering high-quality work on time.

You will work with internal and external stakeholders, provide clear recommendations, and maintain up-to-date knowledge of GRC frameworks, with opportunities to mentor colleagues and grow

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) or equivalent undergraduate degree.
• Working towards CIA/CA/CPA or equivalent professional qualification.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in risk, governance, internal/external audit or compliance.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage client projects, including scoping, budgeting and scheduling.
• Lead internal audit projects across operational, financial, compliance and strategic risk areas.
• Analyze processes to identify risks, controls, compliance requirements and improvement opportunities.
• Test processes, identify control gaps and recommend improvements.
• Coach junior staff and ensure adherence to budgets and timelines.
• Prepare high-quality client deliverables such as audit reports and governance improvement documents.
• Discuss findings with senior stakeholders and maintain strong client relationships.
• Maintain up-to-date technical knowledge of GRC frameworks and tools.

Skills

Communication

Relationship building

Teamwork

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Project planning

Critical thinking

Proactivity

Industry trends

Education

Undergraduate degree in commerce/business

Professional qualification pursuit (CIA/CA/CPA)

Working with Children Check

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Consultant - Governance& Risk Advisory

As a Senior Consultant within the firm’s Governance and Risk Advisory division, you will lead and deliver risk-based internal audits, assess internal controls, and guide junior team members. You will be responsible for supporting the management and delivery of projects across a range of internal audit, governance, compliance and risk advisory services from start to finish.
In this role you will provide internal and external stakeholders with exceptional client service, ensuring all work prepared by you is high quality and delivered in a timely manner.

Job Requirements

Skills and Attributes

• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to build and maintain trust and relationships quickly
• Collaborative working style and the ability to work well in a team
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently by planning and prioritising work within set budgets and timeframes
• Critical and innovative thinking
• Proactivity and a desire to learn
• A solid understanding of business, political, social, economic and demographic trends, as well as industry-specific developments

Job Description

As a Senior Consultant within the firm’s Governance and Risk Advisory division, you will lead and deliver risk-based internal audits, assess internal controls, and guide junior team members. You will be responsible for supporting the management and delivery of projects across a range of internal audit, governance, compliance and risk advisory services from start to finish.
In this role you will provide internal and external stakeholders with exceptional client service, ensuring all work prepared by you is high quality and delivered in a timely manner.

Job Requirements

Skills and Attributes

• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to build and maintain trust and relationships quickly
• Collaborative working style and the ability to work well in a team
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently by planning and prioritising work within set budgets and timeframes
• Critical and innovative thinking
• Proactivity and a desire to learn
• A solid understanding of business, political, social, economic and demographic trends, as well as industry-specific developments

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting), Bachelor of Business or a similar undergraduate degree
• Working towards a professional qualification such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Practising Accountant (CPA) or equivalent
• At least 3 years' experience in industry or professional services, with an emphasis on risk, compliance, governance, internal audit or external audit
• Prior experience in health, education, government, aged care or not-for-profit is highly regarded
• Valid Working with Children Check

Technical Knowledge and Capabilities

• Understanding of governance, risk and compliance (GRC) frameworks, internal controls and data analysis
• Strong executive reporting skills, with the verbal and written ability to present clear recommendations
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and budget constraints at the same time
• Strong knowledge of, and exposure to, the Microsoft Office suite of products

Job Responsibilities

• Plan client project work including conducting research, benchmarking, drafting scopes, developing budgets and scheduling.
• Manage internal audit projects from planning to reporting across operational, financial, compliance, and strategic risk areas.
• Undertake process analysis to understand underlying risks, control environments, compliance requirements and improvement opportunities.
• Test and assess client processes, identify control gaps, and recommend improvement opportunities.
• Coach junior staff, review working papers, and ensure adherence to engagement budgets and timelines.
• Prepare high-quality client deliverables including internal audit reports, risk reporting, governance improvement reports, compliance gap analysis or revised policy guidelines.
• Discuss findings and build relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ensure all projects are executed and documented in line with the Moore Australia Internal Audit methodology.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with clients.
• Maintain up-to-date technical knowledge.