Enterprise Risk Consultant

We are seeking dedicated and visionary Enterprise Risk Consultants to join our dynamic team. At EY, we provide you with the opportunity to build a unique career, which is supported by our global counterparts, inclusive culture and relevant technology to help you become the best version of you.

If you are adept at understanding complex business scenarios and possess excellent communication and analytical skills, we invite you to take up this challenging and rewarding role. Become an influential part of our team by guiding businesses through the ever-evolving terrain of risk, compliance, internal audit and forensic services. Shape your future and ours by applying today.

The opportunity 

Within Enterprise Risk (ER), we take a deep dive into identifying and understanding our clients’ key concerns/risks and also provide solutions to help remediate these risks and transform their businesses.

Enterprise Risk has evolved beyond risk and control reviews to include more holistic transformative solutions, for example, examining a client’s key functions, providing insight/guidance into what the future-state of that function should look like and assisting the client in attaining that future state.

Our preferred requirements for this role are summarized below and we welcome all suitable applications. An understanding of financial accounting, internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) and/or experience in performing SOX reviews would also be considered assets for this role.

Key responsibilities

As an Enterprise Risk Consultant, you will be given to opportunity to develop specialized knowledge, assist with larger and more complex components of our projects and support with engagement execution and delivery. Some of the key responsibilities will include:

►    Assisting with the provision of risk, compliance, forensic and internal audit services, which will include providing a suite of strategic, financial and industry-focused operational recommendations that help companies around the world evaluate and enhance the effectiveness and performance of their key functions

►    Assisting with planning and executing various types of projects, such as internal audits, enterprise risk assessments, compliance reviews (e.g., SOX, AML/CFT, EQAs etc.), forensic investigations, procurement reviews etc., resulting in the identification of control enhancements, operational and compliance process improvements, efficiency opportunities and company-wide cost improvements 

►    Establishing relationships with client project teams at appropriate levels

►    Consistently delivering high-quality client services, monitoring progress, managing risks and making sure that key stakeholders are kept informed about progress and expected outcomes, while staying abreast of current business and industry trends relevant to the client’s business

►    Assisting with business development activities, such as the preparation of business proposals and client presentations

Skills and attributes

• Highly motivated talented individuals with a transformative mindset and a strong determination to accept challenges, and adopt innovative and creative ways of thinking
• Effective organization and time management skills, with the ability to work under pressure and adhere to project deadlines
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills

Our preferred requirements for this role include:

• Professional designations e.g., ACCA, CIA, CPA, CIMA, CISA, CFE, CAMS, etc. Demonstrated interest in pursuing and completing the required examinations will be considered an asset
• 1-2 years of relevant experience
• An Undergraduate Degree in Accounting, Business, Economics, Finance, or other related fields of study. A Masters Degree will be considered an asset
• Demonstrated competence in one or more of the following areas: Risk Management, External Audit, Internal Audit, SOX, ICFR and/or ITGC
• Experience or interest in the fields of ESG, Sustainability or Supply Chain would be considered an asset

 What we offer

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
• Globally recognized internal and external learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• Access to work with leading global tools, technologies and teams
• The freedom and flexibility to execute your role in a way that’s right for you

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