Advisory Services Senior - Risk - MCL001GY

Job Description 

US-VA-McLean

We currently are seeking a highly motivated Senior to support client engagement teams, work with a wide variety of clients to deliver professional services, and participate in business development activities on strategic and global priority accounts.

 

Our Risk team members help clients address compliance, financial, operational and strategic risk. Risk professionals assist clients with testing internal controls and developing internal audit plans and provide audit services on a co-sourcing or outsourcing basis. They assess the current state of an organization's internal control/Sarbanes-Oxley Act framework and help clients drive value and efficiency in their internal controls utilizing the latest technology and leading practices.

 

Ernst & Young Advisory Services is a fast-moving, high-growth area with huge potential. It offers variety, challenge, responsibility and the opportunity to realize your leadership potential. Being a member of our Advisory team means you will specialize in a particular competency - Risk, Performance Improvement, or IT Risk & Assurance.

 

The opportunity is now! If you are interested in being part of a dynamic team, serving clients and reaching your full potential - Ernst & Young Advisory Services is for you!

 

Responsibilities

Establish relationships with client personnel at appropriate levels. Consistently deliver quality client services. Monitor progress, manage risk and verify key stakeholders are kept informed about progress and expected outcomes. Stay abreast of current business and industry trends relevant to the client's business.

 

Demonstrate in-depth technical capabilities and professional knowledge. Demonstrate ability to assimilate to new knowledge. Possess good business acumen. Remain current on new developments in advisory services capabilities and industry knowledge. 

  

To qualify, candidates must have: 

• a bachelor's degree and approximately 2 years of related work experience; or a graduate degree and approximately 1-2 years of related work experience
• a degree in accounting, finance, business or a related field; MBA preferred
• a minimum of 1 year of related audit or applicable business experience
• approximately 1+ years of public accounting experience preferred
• knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning applications or other sector specific IT applications
• understanding of IT general controls
• risk analysis experience
• understanding of process analytics and business intelligence and impact on the Risk engagement
• ability to perform and interpret gap analysis
• understanding of sampling strategies and confidence levels
• implementation of variety of research and information gathering strategies
• understanding of the application of Data analytics and analysis of results
• internal audit Risk assessment processes
• development of risk remediation strategies
• understanding of control rationalization, optimization, effectiveness and efficiency
• strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills
• demonstrated integrity, values, principles, and work ethic
• strong skills in project management and engagement closure
• experience and interest in recruiting and professional development
• proficiency with MS Office and Lotus Notes
• strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills
• demonstrated integrity, values, principles, and work ethic
• proficiency with MS Office and Lotus Notes

CPA/CA, CIA, CISA, CFE, CMA, RICS APC, PMP or CCIM certification desired. Non-certified hires are required to become certified to be eligible for promotion to Manager.

 

Successful candidates must be available to travel and work in excess of standard hours when necessary. Second language skills and international business experience are preferred.