Protiviti - Senior Manager/Associate Director - Internal Audit - Telecom Sector Consulting

Job Description:

- Lead the Internal Audit practice, providing expertise and professional advice to the client organizations on effective implementation of Internal Audit assignments and deliver value from Internal Audit projects.

- Develop strong relationships with top executives at prospects (target clients) and existing clients.

- Identify the value we will be providing to clients. Collaborate on resource staffing to maximize value for the firm.

- Understand the client's requirements and develop effective proposals and any other collateral required.

- Ensure firm is included in responses to key industry and solution RFPs in the region.

- Build a strong network of contacts and leverage it for business development.

- Speak at/ chair local/regional conferences and initiate exploratory meetings with prospective clients.

- Develop relationships with key buyers and hunt for opportunities to expand our relationship network.

- Conduct interviews with clients (senior staff - CXOs & heads of business units), analyze the facts, establish hypotheses, and derive conclusions.

- Supervise a team of professionals across different client engagements. Ensure delivery of quality work in line with our value proposition. Demonstrate technical competence in related domain. Oversee billing and collections.

- Prepare client presentations (for different target audiences - CXOs, Board of Directors, Audit Committees). Lead presentations on assignment reports &/ project deliverables to client management.

What are we looking out for:

- Candidates having experience of working in a senior position of any leading consulting firms in the region with focus on Internal Audit, IFC, ICOFR, including dispute resolution.

- Minimum 6 + years of industry related / relevant consulting experience within depth understanding of the Internal Audit and Risk Advisory domain. Key areas of expertise expected include project management, cost estimation, quantity surveying, budgeting and accounting.

- Exposure to diverse industries. Majorly in Telecom (TMT).

- Must have strong local/regional community network and be an active member of trade and professional associations.

Soft Skills:

- A good blend of creative thinking and rigorous analysis in solving business problems.

- High energy individual possessing excellent analytical, interpersonal, communication and presentation skills. Adept at preparing and presenting to senior audiences.

- Demonstrates excellent leadership and interpersonal skills. Must be able to maintain a professional demeanor in times of high stress.

- Prior management and direct supervisory experience in a team environment required.

- Excellent time management skills. Must have ability to multi-task.

- Regular reading habits to stay abreast of new trends & developments and exhibit high level of confidentiality.

- Enjoys travelling and meeting new people. Flexibility to travel to, and work in, other locations is essential.