Job Overview
EY Sri Lanka, part of a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and consultancy services, is hiring a Manager – Business Consulting – Risk in Colombo 3. The manager will lead a portfolio of internal audit, risk advisory, governance, compliance and consulting engagements across multiple clients and industries.
Position Details
- Position: 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, with strong capabilities in business transformation, customer, finance and supply chain, and in innovative and transformative internal audit (IA) and internal controls solutions.
Qualifications & Experience
- Professionally qualified in CA Sri Lanka / CIMA / ACCA / CPA or equivalent, with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Risk Management or a related discipline
- Minimum 7–10 years of experience in internal audit, risk advisory, governance, compliance or management consulting, including experience in leading teams and client engagements
- Proven experience in managing a portfolio of clients and delivering multiple concurrent engagements
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a portfolio of internal audit, risk advisory, governance, compliance and consulting engagements across multiple clients and industries
- Lead the complete engagement lifecycle, including opportunity identification, proposal preparation, resource planning, engagement execution, reporting and successful closure
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with client management, audit committees, board members and key stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor
- Oversee engagement delivery to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget and in compliance with EY quality and risk management requirements
- Review and challenge engagement findings, identify key business risks and provide practical recommendations to enhance governance, risk management and internal controls
- Lead multiple client engagements simultaneously while ensuring appropriate resource allocation and utilization
- Coach, mentor and develop team members through effective performance management, training and career development initiatives
- Ensure engagement teams maintain compliance with professional standards, regulatory requirements, EY policies, mandatory learning requirements and Continuing Professional Education (CPE) obligations
- Collaborate with partners and operational initiatives and practice growth activities; promote innovation, data analytics and technology-enabled solutions to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of client engagements
Required Skills
- Strong understanding of governance, enterprise risk management, internal control frameworks, regulatory compliance and leading industry practices
- Demonstrated ability to engage and influence senior management, board members, audit committees and other executive stakeholders
- Strong commercial acumen, with experience in business development, proposal preparation, budgeting, revenue management and collections
- Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines effectively
- Excellent oral and written communication, presentation, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
- Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), data analytics tools and technology-enabled audit and consulting methodologies
- Demonstrated commitment to quality, professional excellence, ethical conduct and continuous learning
- Self-motivated, results-oriented individual capable of driving strategic initiatives while fostering a high-performance team culture
Salary & Benefits
EY offers a culture that believes in giving you training, opportunities and creative freedom. 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, mentioning the position applied for in the subject line of the email, before 6 November 2026.
Important Notes
- Include three non-related referees
- Applications close on 6 November 2026