Principal Consultant, International Development - Internal Audit at RSM UK

Make an Impact at RSM UK

Consulting brings together multiple teams to provide client-centric solutions for RSM’s current and future clients within the middle market.  Our Consulting team has a major role to play in driving forward the growth of the firm with over 1,700 people delivering almost £200m revenue. 

At the heart of Consulting are the six solutions we offer our clients: business transformation, deal services, finance function support, risk and governance, forensic and investigation services, and restructuring. Our solutions create an enhanced tailored approach to support our clients in achieving their strategic goals and empower our people to make an impact and develop their own unique career path. 

The International Assurance Services team are looking for a Principal Consultant with specific experience of internal audit, to join the team working on a range of clients including UK and international governments, donors, public sector bodies, charities and INGOs. 

You’ll make an impact by:

• Being a team player, by have a ‘can do’ attitude and being able to understand that the best solutions come from collaboration, exchanges of ideas and resilience.
• Successfully conducting assignments internationally, whilst being prepared to work away from home occasionally (approx. 10% of the time).
• Working with our public-sector and not for profit clients both in the UK and overseas. Our work is diverse, so you need to be adaptable, proactive and a self-starter. You could be seconded to a UK government department auditing major change programmes or auditing beneficiary data on a cash transfer programme for both economically challenged countries/states or economically strong nations.

What we are looking for:

Are you someone who thrives on variety, loves learning new things, and enjoys connecting with people? If you can spot inefficiencies in everyday life and are passionate about making improvements, this role is perfect for you! 

We value diverse experiences and perspectives. Here’s what we’re looking for in our ideal candidate: 

• IIA/ACA qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CMIIA etc.)
• Fluent and able to conduct assignments in a second language preferably French.
• Eligible to undergo UK Government security clearance.
• Robust, post qualification experience.
• Level 7 education, ideally a masters degree.
• Experience of internal audit in the UN or central government / public sector.
• Experience of fraud / procurement / donor grants / financial systems.
• Experience working in/with the international not-for-profit sectors.
• Able to undertake overseas travel (around 2-3 trips a year).
• Experience of institutional grant budget proposal development, compliance, monitoring and reporting.