Senior Consultant for EU and Structural Funds Audit and Control

ERNST & YOUNG

31-07-2008 | EXPIRA LA 06-08-2008

Job expirat

RESPONSABILITATI

-Responsible for participating in and supervising multiple client engagements and other related activities under the general direction of more experienced engagement team members
-Discusses moderately complex issues with engagement team and client management
Functional
-Understands and explains to staff the objectives of an advisory project and the staff’s role in the audit process
-Stays abreast of general business and economic developments and applies their under¬standing of the client’s business and industry to identify areas of significance for the advisory projects he/she is assigned to, and explains important developments/matters to staff
-Develops the work plan, together with Project Manager, and prepares detailed work programs for procedures to be applied
-Allocates daily work among staff members, coordinates work, performs first level review, executes work in complex areas, and reports to Project Manager
Client
-Prepares memoranda and other working papers, letters, and correspondence (e.g., Planning Memorandum, work plan, management letter, deliverables, Summary Review Memorandum, and corre¬spondence with the client).
-Participates in meetings with the client engagement team and the client. Presents information to others in one-on-one and small group situations, such as verbal presentations to client personnel.
-Interacts with client personnel and demonstrates a commitment to continually improve our client’s satisfaction.
-Ensures proper approval and sign-off of client deliverables by Project Manager, Director and/or Partner; escalates any quality issues to the Project Manager proactively, ensuring these issues are addressed at the earliest convenient time.
People
-Fosters teamwork by maintaining cooperative relationships with the client engagement team; contributing to a work environment that leads to high morale, productivity, and open communications; facilitating the resolution of conflicts; sharing information; and, accepting and providing constructive feedback
-Provides guidance to assist staff in reaching their full potential (e.g., willingly addresses questions, contributes constructive on-the-job feedback and training, con¬ducts meaningful and timely performance reviews).


CERINTE

Degree qualified, and with 4+ years work experience in the inspection, internal audit or internal controls departments in the Ministry of Finance or in the inspection / supervision related departments of an industry regulatory body, key skills for this role include:

-Strong knowledge of core financial, accounting, and operational processes, having performed a number of internal audit projects in the domain
-Proven experience in internal audit projects related to assess compliance and operational effectiveness in the following fields: Public acquisition, public procurement, granting and utilization of public funds (in particular EU funds) and similar incentives
-Deep knowledge of internal audit concepts and standards (preferably the Standards issued by the Institute of Internal Auditors)
-Proven track record in working and delivering business change in a multi-project environment
-Experience in leading internal audit field teams and acting as in-charge in individual internal audit projects/missions
-Proven experience in working with electronic internal audit planning, execution and work paper management tools
-Strong knowledge of enterprise-wide risk assessment and internal audit planning
-Familiarity with IT internal auditing and related concepts, experience in the field is a plus
-One major international qualification (preferably CIA or CISA, if not ACCA / CIPFA / CPA, CFA, CRP or CRM, etc.) is a plus, but not essential (candidates may also demonstrate that they are in the process of obtaining one of these certifications)


BENEFICII OFERITE

1. Opportunities to work & develop in an international environment
2. Access to cutting edge training and knowledge resources
3. Competitive compensation package (including overtime payment / performance incentives, private Health & Life Insurance package)


DESCRIEREA FIRMEI

Ernst & Young is a leading professional services organization, providing quality services in an independent, objective and ethical manner. We are a global firm with a worldwide presence in 140 countries and over 114,000 professionals providing Assurance and Advisory Business Services, Business Risk Services, Technology and Security Risk Services, Business Process Outsourcing, Transaction Advisory Services, Tax Planning and Compliance Services.