Job Senior Consultant - Risk Advisory, Melbourne

About BDO

At BDO Australia, our why is ‘empowering people, realising possibilities’. One way we bring this to life is by hiring and developing exceptional talent, to deliver on our wide array of audit, tax and advisory services.

About the Role

Melbourne's BDO Risk Advisory Services is one of the fastest growing teams in the market. We are dedicated to building something that feels different to other professional services firms from the perspective of our clients and our people. Our rapid growth means that we offer outstanding opportunities for career progression.

We are now seeking Senior Consultants to join our vibrant team. You must be passionate about delivering exceptional client outcomes and working as part of a rapidly growing, high performing team.

Our industry portfolio is diverse and includes:

• State Government

• Higher Education

• Financial Services

• Natural Resources & Energy

• Gaming and Leisure

• Retail

• Not for profit

About the Team

BDO's Risk Advisory Team provides a full range of contemporary risk solutions to help our clients navigate a diverse range of challenges, changes, and opportunities. The services the team provide include:

• Internal Audit

• Enterprise risk management;

• Board effectiveness & governance

• Transformation risk & assurance

• IT audit/risk

• Cyber governance, risk & compliance

• AI risk & governance

​About the Opportunity

You will work closely with Partners and Senior Management to deliver a range services to our rapidly growing client base. You will have responsibility for leading components of client projects, leading client interactions, drafting deliverables and coaching less experienced team members.

Duties and responsibilities:

• executing risk advisory services engagements under the guidance and support of Managers, Directors and Partners.

• understanding and applying the firm's quality and professional delivery standards to deliver assurance services

• undertaking scheduling of work across the practice, as part of this role you will establish effective working relations with junior staff and clients

• supervising fieldwork and preparing written reports of a high quality and standard and work to budgets and timelines

• providing a coaching and mentoring role to junior staff and ensuring their ongoing development

• undertaking appropriate training and professional development activities related to your field of expertise

About You

The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience in at least one Risk Advisory Services discipline. You will display a passion for innovation, a track record of analysing and solving problems and highly developed interpersonal skills.

We are open to receiving high quality applications from those already working in professional services, those who may be looking to return after a break or those who may be looking to move from an industry role.

Skills/Attributes Required:

• 3 years plus experience in a similar role in practice or industry
• A relevant degree or post graduate qualification
• Relevant tertiary qualification
• Experience in delivering internal audits, enterprise-wide risk assessments, framework reviews or IT risk/cyber reviews.
• Strong working knowledge of key business and IT related risks
• Experience with developing project scopes and statements of work Experience in process mapping, risk and control identification
• Exposure to latest better practices/methodologies/frameworks in regard to risk management, project management, procurement/contract management, governance, legislative compliance, IT governance, Cyber Security etc.
• Experience of preparing initial drafts of reports and other deliverables.
• Certifications or qualifications relevant to the role are preferred (CIA, CA, CPA, CISA, PRINCE2, CISM, CISSP etc.)
• Existing experience in the Melbourne marketplace would be advantageous.

Why BDO?

Working for BDO you will be part of a growing and market leading professional services firm.

Our national and global footprint provides our people with opportunities to work on interesting client engagements, across diverse industry sectors and services.

Our open and collaborative culture ensures access to Partners and professional mentors, to guide and accelerate your professional career, across a wide array of career pathways.

We provide our people with various health and wellbeing, social, financial, and professional development benefits to help realise what’s possible.

Participate in fitness challenges or take advantage of exclusive discounts to corporate health insurance, gym memberships and wellness facilities via our BWell program. Access benefits such as travel perks, retail discounts, free breakfast, employee referral rewards, study, and professional development support.

Our leave options cater to the unique needs of our people; and include enhanced family support, cultural and religious leave, and options to purchase additional leave. You can also give back and get involved in community initiatives via our BCaring program.

With a strong focus on learning and growth, we provide on the job training and formal development programs to help you succeed in your role and develop your skills and experience.

Our culture is underpinned by our core values (One, Bold, Human, Heart and Strive). We are proud to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia and an Employer of Choice by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).