Consultant / Senior Consultant - Internal Audit & Risk Advisory

Internal Audit & Risk Advisory Consultant / Senior Consultant

Location: Cairo Governorate, Egypt

Role Overview

The Internal Audit & Risk Advisory Consultant/Senior Consultant is a key member of our Internal Audit and Risk Advisory consulting practice, responsible for executing internal audit, risk management, governance, and compliance engagements for clients across various industries. This role involves participating in risk assessments, evaluating internal controls, performing audit testing procedures, documenting findings, and contributing to the development of audit reports and recommendations. The consultant will work collaboratively with client personnel and engagement teams to deliver high-quality, value-added advisory services that strengthen governance, risk management, and control environments.

Key Responsibilities

1. Participate in the planning and execution of internal audit and risk advisory engagements in accordance with professional standards and frameworks
2. Assist in conducting enterprise and process-level risk assessments to identify key risks and control requirements.
3. Develop and execute audit programs, testing procedures, and risk-based audit approaches.
4. Perform testing of internal controls through inquiry, observation, inspection, data analysis, and re-performance.
5. Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal control frameworks.
6. Assess compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
7. Identify control deficiencies, process inefficiencies, operational risks, and non-compliance issues.
8. Draft clear, concise, and actionable audit findings and recommendations to enhance controls and operational effectiveness.
9. Prepare comprehensive working papers and documentation that support audit conclusions and recommendations.
10. Participate in client meetings, workshops, and interviews to discuss audit scope, identified risks, findings, and remediation plans.
11. Contribute to the preparation and presentation of internal audit reports, management reports, and executive-level deliverables.
12. Support follow-up reviews to assess the implementation status and effectiveness of management action plans.
13. Utilize data analytics and reporting tools to improve audit quality, identify trends, and generate business insights.
14. Collaborate effectively with client stakeholders and internal engagement teams to ensure delivery of high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
2. 2-6 years of experience in Internal Audit, Risk Advisory, Risk Management, Governance, Compliance, Internal Controls, or related assurance and consulting services.
3. Understanding of governance, risk, compliance (GRC), and internal control best practices.
4. Proven ability to execute audit testing procedures, evaluate controls, and prepare high-quality audit documentation.
5. Strong analytical, problem-solving, critical thinking, and attention-to-detail skills.
6. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word is required.
7. Excellent report-writing, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
8. Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to interact professionally with clients and senior stakeholders.
9. Professional certifications such as CIA, CRMA, CISA, CPA, ACCA, SOCPA, or progress toward obtaining such certifications are preferred.