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.