Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy, Internal Auditing, Management Accounting or equivalent with mandatory or in-progress professional certifications (CIA, CA, ACCA, CISA, CFE, CRMA, BCM, CCGP). Requires 8-10 years of experience in Internal Audit, ICOFR, ERM, Corporate Governance, and Internal Audit Quality Assurance, preferably in consulting or financial services. Minimum 2+ years in a managerial capacity is essential, along with strong financial services regulatory exposure, engagement management, communication, analytical, leadership, and client-facing skills.
Description
Job description / Role
Job Type
Full Time
Job Location
Dubai, UAE
Nationality
Any Nationality
Salary
Not Specified
Gender
Not Specified
Arabic Fluency
Not Specified
Job Function
Accounting & Audit
Company Industry
Audit & Accountancy
Financial services | GRCS
We are seeking a high-performing Manager – Governance, Risk & Compliance Services to join our Financial Services solution team. The role will focus on leading complex engagements across Internal Audit, ICOFR, ERM, Corporate Governance and Risk Advisory within the Financial Services sector (banks, insurance, investment firms, fintech).
Job role & responsibilities
Engagement leadership & delivery
Lead and manage multiple complex client engagements simultaneously, ensuring delivery within agreed timelines, budget and quality standards. Take full accountability for planning, execution, review and reporting of engagements. Oversee engagement economics including budgeting, billing, margin monitoring and resource planning. Review and sign-off on key deliverables before Partner review. Act as primary point of contact for client senior management.
Risk & quality management
Ensure full compliance with KPMG’s internal risk management, client acceptance and continuance procedures. Oversee engagement management procedures related to:
Internal Audit
Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICOFR)
Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
Corporate Governance
Internal Audit Quality Assurance Reviews
Ensure adherence to Advisory quality standards and regulatory requirements specific to Financial Services.
Sector & regulatory expertise
Maintain strong understanding of regulatory frameworks impacting Financial Services (CBUAE, DFSA, ADGM, IFRS, Basel, etc.). Lead knowledge-sharing sessions and update teams on regulatory developments, industry trends and emerging risks. Provide technical guidance to engagement teams and clients.
Business development & growth
Support and actively drive business development initiatives within the Financial Services sector. Lead proposal development, technical write-ups, pricing discussions and client presentations. Identify cross-selling opportunities across Advisory and other service lines. Build and maintain strong relationships with key client stakeholders.
Innovation & methodology
Lead initiatives to enhance service delivery efficiency including:
Digital transformation
Standardization of workpapers
Automation and analytics
Contribute to development and implementation of new service offerings, tools and methodologies within GRCS.
People leadership
Lead, mentor and develop Assistant Managers, Seniors and Associates. Conduct performance reviews and support career progression discussions. Ensure optimal team allocation across engagements. Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.
Education, qualifications & skills
Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy, Internal Auditing, Management Accounting or equivalent. Professional certifications such as:
CIA / CA / ACCA / CISA / CFE / CRMA / BCM / CCGP (mandatory or in advanced stage of completion)
8–10 years of relevant experience in:
Internal Audit
ICOFR
Enterprise Risk Management
Corporate Governance
Internal Audit Quality Assurance
Preferably within consulting firms or Financial Services institutions (banks, insurance, investment firms).
Minimum 2+ years of experience in a managerial capacity. Strong exposure to Financial Services regulatory environment. Proven experience managing multiple engagements (3–5 concurrently). Strong commercial awareness and engagement economics management. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (Arabic is a strong advantage). Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Strong analytical mindset with the ability to provide practical, risk-based solutions. Demonstrated leadership, stakeholder management and client-facing skills.
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