Manager, Strategy, Risk & Transactions

About The Role:

We are seeking an experienced, independent, and commercially minded Manager – Internal Audit & Risk Advisory to join our growing Advisory practice. The successful candidate will lead internal audit, risk management, governance, and controls engagements across a diverse portfolio of clients in both the public and private sectors.

This role is best suited to a highly independent, hands-on, and proactive self-starter who can work with minimal supervision, take full ownership of engagements, drive delivery, manage client communication, coordinate teams, and proactively support the growth of the practice.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage internal audit and risk advisory engagements from planning through reporting and close-out.
• Conduct risk assessments, develop risk-based audit plans, and evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls.
• Review business processes and identify opportunities to improve governance, risk management, and operational efficiency.
• Prepare and present clear, concise, and actionable audit and advisory reports for senior management, audit committees, and boards.
• Support clients in developing and enhancing:
  • Internal audit frameworks
  • Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) frameworks
  • Governance and compliance processes
  • Policies, procedures, and control documentation
• Manage engagement budgets, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Provide coaching and guidance to junior team members and contribute to capability development within the practice.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and identify opportunities for additional advisory support.
• Contribute to practice development, methodologies, training initiatives, and business growth activities.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree in Internal Auditing, Risk Management, Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• 8–10 years’ progressive relevant experience in internal audit, risk advisory, governance, external audit, or related consulting services.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex engagements, managing client relationships, and supervising teams.
• Strong knowledge of:
  • IIA Standards
  • COSO Internal Control Framework
  • COSO ERM / ISO 31000
  • Risk-based auditing methodologies
• Proven ability to work independently, take initiative, and deliver high-quality outcomes with limited supervision.
• Experience preparing and presenting reports to senior management, audit committees, or boards will be highly regarded.
• Excellent report writing, analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred

• Professional qualification such as CIA, CA, CPA, CFE, CISA, CRMA, or equivalent.
• Experience working in a professional services or consulting environment.
• Exposure to financial services, insurance, superannuation, infrastructure, government, or donor-funded projects will be an advantage.

Key Competencies

• Strong independence and accountability
• Ability to self-manage priorities and drive engagements proactively
• Strategic and risk-based thinking
• Leadership and team development
• Client relationship management
• Commercial awareness
• Problem-solving and critical thinking
• High level of professional ethics and integrity

What We Offer

• Opportunity to join a growing and high-impact Advisory practice.
• Exposure to a broad range of industries and complex engagements.
• Opportunity to work with a dynamic team across Papua New Guinea and the international Deloitte networks.
• Ongoing professional learning, collaboration, and exposure to both local and cross-border advisory engagements.

Next Steps

Interested?

To apply, please forward a copy of your Cover Letter detailing your specific experience & updated CV to our Talent team via email, to: hr@deloitte.com.pg

Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Deloitte PNG is part of the Deloitte Australia member firm, and there will also be opportunities within the wider Deloitte Australia network.