Job Overview
EY Sri Lanka, part of a global leader in Assurance, Tax, Transaction and Consultancy services, is hiring an Assistant Manager – Business Consulting – Risk in Colombo 3. The role carries out end-to-end consulting projects including risk-based internal audits, internal control assessments, compliance reviews and enterprise risk management engagements for EY’s clients.
Position Details
- Position: Assistant Manager – Business Consulting – Risk
- Company: Ernst & Young (EY Sri Lanka)
- Location: Colombo 3, Sri Lanka
- Closing Date: 6 November 2026
Organization Overview
EY Consulting is building a better working world by transforming businesses through the power of people, technology and innovation. Its client-centric approach focuses on driving long-term value for clients by solving their most strategic problems. EY Consulting is made up of three sub-service lines: Business Consulting, Technology Consulting and People Advisory Services. Its Business Consulting competencies house world-class capabilities in Business Transformation, Customer, Finance and Supply Chain, with strong expertise in innovative and transformative internal audit (IA) and internal controls solutions.
Qualifications & Experience
- Part-qualified or fully qualified in CASL / CIMA / ACCA and/or a Bachelor’s degree focusing on accounting & finance, industrial management or statistics
- Minimum 3 to 4 years of experience in internal auditing or consulting (experience in the capital markets, banking and finance industry would be an added advantage)
- Commitment to working for 3 years in the firm
- Preference for candidates holding the CIA qualification or the IAP qualification offered by the IIA, or members of the Institute of Internal Auditors Sri Lanka
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out end-to-end consulting projects, including risk-based internal audits, internal control assessments, compliance reviews, current state assessments, enterprise risk management engagements, agreed-upon procedures reviews and other special assignments, including developing procedure manuals for clients
- Deliver and manage engagements on time, within cost and to high quality
- Identify key areas of improvement in the client’s business processes and add value by preparing insightful recommendations
- Contribute to business development activities such as preparing proposals
- Comply with the firm’s quality and risk management policies at all times
- Work on multiple engagements and clients concurrently
Required Skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
- Ability to quickly learn and handle new areas and solutions by leveraging internal and external knowledge sources
- Proactively anticipate engagement-related risks and escalate issues as appropriate
- Strong relationship management skills to actively establish stakeholder and client relationships
- Team player who looks for opportunities to contribute to wider team goals
- Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and data analytics
- Self-motivated and willing to stretch to meet client and practice requirements
Salary & Benefits
EY offers a culture that believes in giving you training, opportunities and creative freedom, with opportunities to build a career at your own pace. Compensation is negotiable based on qualifications and experience.
How to Apply
Send your resume with the names and contact details of three non-related referees to careers@lk.ey.com, stating “Assistant Manager – Business Consulting (Risk)” in the subject line of the email, before 6 November 2026.
Important Notes
- Include three non-related referees
- Applications close on 6 November 2026