Senior Consultant - Internal Audit (Melbourne)

About the role As a Senior Consultant in RSM’s Risk Advisory Services division, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering high‑quality internal audit and risk advisory solutions to a diverse portfolio of clients, with a particular focus on the financial sector. You’ll manage multiple engagements, guide junior team members, and maintain strong client relationships. Key responsibilities
- Conduct various risk advisory engagements (internal audit, consulting, compliance, etc.) simultaneously, including planning and execution.
- Guide junior team members, including training, mentoring, and methodology compliance.
- Maintain budgetary discipline, planning effective and realistic budgets.
- Communicate effectively with clients at senior levels in different business environments.
- Perform technical and operational reviews for a range of clients with differing risk profiles.
- Maintain and complete engagement files (electronic working papers) in a timely manner for Manager/Partner review.
- Summarise key areas of engagements for Partner/Principal/Manager.
- Identify potential issues and document recommendations for Partner/Management attention.
- Draft internal audit reports in conjunction with Partner/Director/Manager that provide practical commercial business advice.
- Identify and refer ethical and conflict issues to Partner/Director and/or Manager.
- Develop a detailed understanding of clients’ systems, processes and internal control workplace.
- Keep on top of key industry factors and assist in business development and marketing activities where possible.
- Contribute to meetings and make effective presentations. Required Experience and Attributes
- 3+ years in internal audit and risk advisory within professional services, preferably for financial services clients.
- Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
- Strong report writing, process mapping, and problem‑solving skills.
- Organised, reliable, and self‑motivated.
- Understanding of effective governance processes and controls, including compliance, operational, and performance‑focused reviews.
- Knowledge of the Institute of Internal Auditors' IPPF and risk‑management standards such as ISO31000.
- Computer literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio. Desirable
- Experience in internal audit of financial services sector clients and APRA regulatory requirements.
- Experience guiding a team of junior consultants.
- Experience in data analytics using IDEA or ACL.
- Foreign language skills.
- Relevant certification or professional membership. Education Requirements
- Relevant tertiary degree and/or qualification and CA/CPA (near completion). #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rrf5c