Senior Consultant

**Role: Senior Consultant**

**Division: Advisory**

**Main Purpose **To execute project deliverables as per client’s requirements

**Reporting Structure Manager**

**Team **Administrator
Junior Consultants
Manager
Senior Manager
Associate Director
Director

**Business Unit Context The Advisory division provides Internal, IT and Forensic Auditing**
services to various clients in the portfolio. The portfolio consists of public sector and private sector clients. Each scope of work is treated as a project and requires a high degree of professional execution and delivery.

**Key Performance Areas Tasks**

Plan Audit Project Scope Assist the manager with comprehending and devising client scope and requirements

Execute Audit Project Scope Manage team in accordance with the project scope, industry standards, company policies and procedures.
Use of relevant methodologies and tools to execute internal/IT audit requirements.
Identify risks and mitigating actions.
Identify and/or sign off on effective recommendations (remedial or enhancement) to clients.
Meet project deadlines.
Lead and manage team of Junior Consultants as assigned to each project.
Provide guidance and coaching to Junior Consultants.
Conduct performance reviews for each assigned Junior
Consultant.
Escalate and resolve any challenges or matters arising in timely manner as not to affect the project delivery.

Reporting Regular submission of progress reports to Manager/Senior
Management.
Draft accurate and high-quality client audit reports.
Follow through with client/s on the implementation of the recommendations, where relevant.

Administration Safeguard client records and/or information as per company policies and procedures and relevant legislation.
Strict management of assigned hours.
Escalate scope changes and/or an increase in hours needed.

Stakeholder Relations Build and maintain client interaction and relationships.

Keep clients regularly updated on progress and/or any challenges that may arise during the project.

Ad-Hoc Keep abreast of industry developments.

**Minimum Qualifications and BCom Hons (Accounting, Finance, Internal Audit, Information**
**Technical Requirements Systems or Information Technology)**

CIA - Part 1
3-4 years’ experience in internal auditing
3-4 years’ experience in the professional services environment
High proficiency in Accounting and Auditing industry standards
High proficiency in risk assessment methodologies and tools

**Functional Competencies Strong written and verbal communication skills**
Excellent report writing skills
Leadership and Managerial skills
Proficiency in project management
Proficiency in accounting packages and IT systems

**Behavioural Competencies **Stakeholder management
Relationship building and interpersonal skills
Analytical thinking
Results and deadline driven
Self-starter
Integrity and professionalism
Effective problem solving
Adaptability and flexibility
Learning agility
Team player for collaboration and service excellence
Client centric

**Salary**: R350,000.00 - R450,000.00 per month