Risk Consultant

JOB SPECIFICATION

Job Title: RISK CONSULTANT
Reporting to : Partner , Risk Consulting or nominated delegate
Base: 40 Mespil Road, Dublin 4, D04 C2N4 
( Hybrid/ 3 days in office per week anticipated )
  Contract type : Permanent / Full-time

JOB PURPOSE
Crowe is a leading business advisory and accountancy firm, ranking among the top firms in Ireland. Due to continued growth and expansion in our Risk Consulting practice, we are now seeking to recruit a Risk Consultant . This is a newly created post.

Our Risk Consulting team provides governance, internal audit and risk advisory services to a growing range of Government bodies, local authorities and large not-for-profit organisations .

The post holder will play an important role in the delivery of Risk Consulting and Internal Audit assignments, including the effective delivery of high-quality audit assignments to fieldwork completion and draft report stage, within the required timescale. The post holder will also supervise and direct trainee auditors during audit assignments as appropriate .

We are seeking an ambitious, high-performing candidate and can offer real opportunities to help drive the continued growth of the Risk Consulting practice.

KEY RESULT AREAS

- Contribute to delivery of a broad range of risk-based audit assignments, as well as audit engagements in other areas of risk, as the needs of the business may dictate from time to time.

- Conduct on-the-job supervision, training and mentoring of junior staff allocated to audit assignments and fully participate in all Performance Management initiatives as required .

- Obtain robust information and data from a range of client systems, and through interviews with key client staff, and perform detailed analysis of the data to inform judgements on the adequacy of systems of internal control.

- Draft high-quality working papers and value-adding audit reports that include an audit opinion and practical recommendations to address all risk issues and control weaknesses identified during the assignment, with a clear supporting rationale.

- Plan own workload, and that of junior staff on audit teams. Ensure that assignments are completed to high standards of quality and within agreed timescales.

- Work on multiple audit assignments concurrently and ensure the most effective and efficient use of time and resources.

- Liaise closely and build effective working relationships with client staff in all disciplines (both financial and non-financial) to facilitate and support the audit process.

- Conduct effective discussions with senior finance and non-finance staff, often concerning contentious and complicated risk, control and governance issues.

- Ensure the Partner/management team is appropriately briefed at all times to include significant issues on the work being undertaken and any performance problems.

- Deliver audit assignments to a high standard of quality, ensuring conformance with standards of the Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors, addressing key risks effectively and adhering to allotted timescales and resource allocation.

- Be fully conversant and understand the authority levels of this role and those of all relevant stakeholders to ensure full compliance with the firm’s policies, procedures and regulations.

- Contribute to business development activity ( e.g. preparation of proposals, sales presentations, networking).

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential Knowledge & Skills:

- Completion of the Certified Internal Auditor qualification  
or
  full qualification as an ACA or an ACCA member.

- Minimum of two years’ experience in Risk Consulting/Internal Audit work, gained in a professional practice environment.

- One year’s experience of Risk Consulting/Internal Audit work on behalf of public-sector and not-for-profit organisations in Ireland or the UK.

- Demonstrable understanding of internal audit, risk management methods and techniques and awareness of topical issues.

- Sound knowledge of Internal audit, including the development of internal audit strategies, annual audit programmes and Terms of Reference for individual engagements.

- Proven ability to work in a highly qualified, team- orientated environment.

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills – especially in report writing and presentations

- Project management skills, plus the proven ability to handle multiple tasks/projects at any one time.

Essential Competencies:

- Networking: Proven ability to listen, build rapport, influence and build relationships

- Results-driven: Proven ability to focus on performance, meeting deadlines and producing results

- Self-management: Displays self-control, confidentiality, confidence and resilience

- Self-development: Evidence of enthusiasm and keeps abreast of developments in this sector.

- Initiative: A proven decision maker, evidence of sound judgement and common sense.