Senior Consultant - Governance, Risk & Advisory Services

About the role

A growing advisory practice is looking for a highly motivated and experienced Senior Consultant in Governance & Risk Advisory Services. The consultant plays a key role in delivering governance, risk management, internal audit, compliance and internal control engagements across a diverse portfolio of clients.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver internal audit and risk advisory engagements, assessing the effectiveness of governance, risk management and internal control processes.
• Evaluate organisational risks and recommend practical measures to manage and mitigate identified exposures.
• Support clients in strengthening corporate governance frameworks and regulatory compliance practices.
• Conduct internal control reviews and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and business processes.
• Assist in developing and implementing risk management frameworks, policies and procedures.
• Support cybersecurity risk assessments and business continuity planning.
• Assess compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and professional standards.
• Prepare audit findings, risk assessments, reports and recommendations for management and stakeholders.
• Work closely with clients to understand business challenges and provide practical, value-adding recommendations.
• Coordinate engagement activities, manage deliverables and ensure quality and timely completion of projects.
• Guide junior team members and review their work.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field.
• Minimum 4-6 years of relevant experience in internal audit, risk management or advisory services.
• Professional certifications such as CIA, CISA, ACCA or CPA are preferred.
• Experience in a professional services or consulting firm is an advantage.
• Experience in the Qatar or GCC market is an advantage.

Required skills

• Good understanding of internal audit, corporate governance, risk management and internal control frameworks.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and report-writing skills.
• Excellent communication and client relationship management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.