Consultant and Senior Consultant - Business Assurance and Advisory Services - Technology Assurance

Senior Consultant / Consultant – Business Controls Assurance & Advisory Services

The opportunity

As a Senior Consultant / Consultant, you will bring a strong foundation in business process controls, financial risk, and assurance advisory, with experience across risk and controls, process assurance, and controls transformation initiatives.

The role focuses on supporting clients to strengthen their internal control environments, financial controls frameworks, and end-to-end business processes. You will work collaboratively with clients and EY engagement teams to deliver high‑quality assurance and advisory outcomes.

The primary focus of this role is on business-led controls, financial risk, and advisory-driven outcomes. You will also have exposure to AI-enabled assurance and analytics tools to enhance risk assessment, control testing, and insight generation.

This position is based in Warrang – Sydney office. Our roles can potentially be adjusted to work flexibly with reduced hours. Please speak with us about potential options.

 Your key responsibilities

• Lead and manage projects delivering Assurance and/or Assurance Advisory services, including business process walkthroughs, risk assessments, and controls evaluation
• Collaborate with clients to design and implement effective business process and financial controls frameworks, aligned to regulatory and operational requirements
• Provide Assurance and/or Assurance Advisory support across financial risk, SOX compliance, ESG compliance, and other relevant regulatory frameworks
• Support controls transformation and process improvement initiatives, enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of control environments
• Prepare high‑quality reports and presentations summarising key findings, insights, and practical recommendations for stakeholders, with IT General Controls forming a complementary component
• Mentor, coach, and support junior team members in their professional development and day‑to‑day engagement delivery
• Stay informed on industry trends, regulatory developments, and leading practices in risk management, controls, and compliance

Skills and attributes for success

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Technology, or a related discipline
• Strong interest in AI and emerging technologies, and how they can be applied to risk management, controls, compliance, and assurance outcomes
• Experience using data analytics, automation, or AI-enabled tools within Assurance, Risk, Audit, or Consulting engagements (desirable, not mandatory)
• One or more of the following, with 3+ years’ experience:
  • Business process controls / internal audit / process assurance
  • Financial risk and controls (including SOX or similar frameworks)
  • Controls transformation or process improvement initiatives
  • Advisory experience in risk, controls, or governance
  • Exposure to IT General Controls (beneficial, not essential)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships with clients and team members
• Relevant professional certifications (e.g. CA, CIA, CPA, CISA, PMP or equivalent) are advantageous

What we offer you

At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. We’re proud to be recognised as the #1 WORK180 Endorsed Employer in the Top 101 Employers for Women 2026. Learn more. 

• Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape! We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences ey.com/au/careerdevelopment
• Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy. 
• A comprehensive benefits package: From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally www.ey.com/au/benefits     

Acknowledgement of Country

EY acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which EY offices are located around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures, and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. Find out more about our vision for reconciliation at ey.com/en_au/careers/indigenous

Diversity, equity, and inclusiveness (DE&I) are core to who we are, how we work and how we live our values. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at contactrecruitment@au.ey.com or +61 3 8650 7788 (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today. 

The salary range for this role is AUD 89,000 to 106,500 inclusive of superannuation dependent on skills, experience and work location.

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