Senior Consultant - Internal Audit - Risk Consulting

EY; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Comprehensive benefits package

Up to 26 weeks parental leave

Job summary

EY is seeking a Senior Consultant in Internal Audit – Risk Consulting, based in Sydney. The role is hybrid, delivering client services, strengthening risk management frameworks and integrating internal audit with business objectives.

You will work with regulated organizations, apply technical knowledge, and develop long-term client relationships while exploring business development opportunities. Strong accounting/finance background and professional certifications are valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in finance, business, accounting or related discipline.
• Experience in Internal Audit.
• Professional accreditations (CPA, CISA, CA, CIA, CISM, CISSP, CBCP, CIPP) considered favourably within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Support clients by aligning internal audit strategies with broader business objectives.
• Identify and analyze operational and enterprise risks; provide practical risk-management recommendations.
• Evaluate regulatory requirements and help organisations manage compliance, financial and operational risks.
• Perform internal control and SOX testing and develop risk-based internal audit plans.
• Deliver internal audits across compliance, financial, operational and strategic risk areas.

Skills

Internal Audit

Client relationships

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance/business/accounting

Job description

Senior Consultant - Internal Audit - Risk Consulting

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.

We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.

Join EY and help to build a better working world.

Senior Consultant – Internal Audit – Risk Consulting

The opportunity

As our Senior Consultant in our Risk Consulting, Process & Controls Practice you will consistently deliver quality client services by monitoring progress. Demonstrate in-depth technical capabilities and professional knowledge. Maintain long-term client relationships and networks. Cultivate business development opportunities.

This is a hybrid position based in Warrang – Sydney.

Your key responsibilities

• Support clients in aligning internal audit strategies with broader business objectives through assessments, transformation initiatives, and co-sourced or outsourced internal audit services.
• Identify, assess, and analyse operational and enterprise risks, providing practical recommendations to strengthen risk management frameworks.
• Evaluate the impact of emerging legislation and regulatory requirements, helping organisations manage compliance, financial, and operational risks.
• Perform internal control and SOX testing, assess control frameworks, and support the development and execution of risk-based internal audit plans.
• Deliver internal audits across compliance, financial, operational, and strategic risk areas, helping clients strengthen controls and address current and emerging risks.

Skills and attributes for success

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree qualification in finance, business, accounting or related discipline.
• Experience in Internal Audit.
• Professional accreditations and qualifications will also be considered favourably (CPA, CISA, CA, CIA, CISM, CISSP, CBCP, CIPP certification within one year of hire)

Ideally, you’ll also have the skills and attributes below but don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes. We’re interested in your aptitude, attitude and willingness to learn.

Professional Services experience or working with a large multi-facet organisation.

What we offer you

At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. We’re proud to be recognised as the #1 WORK180 Endorsed Employer in the Top 101 Employers for Women 2026. Learn more.

Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape!We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences ey.com/au/careerdevelopment

• Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.

A comprehensive benefits package: From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including up to 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally www.ey.com/au/benefits

• Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience.

Acknowledgement of Country

EY acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which EY offices are located around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures, and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. Find out more about our vision for reconciliation at ey.com/en_au/careers/indigenous

Inclusiveness is core to who we are and how we work together, driving value for our people and for our business. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at ***************@au.ey.com or [phone] (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

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