Assistant Manager – Public Sector | ERS (GRC)
KPMG Middle East
Date: 1 hour ago
City: Abu Dhabi
Contract type: Full time
Key Responsibilities
JOB DESCRIPTION
Client Delivery & Project Management
Education
JOB DESCRIPTION
Client Delivery & Project Management
- Lead and deliver GRC including internal audit engagements for public sector and government-related entities.
- Manage day-to-day project execution, including planning, fieldwork, quality reviews, and reporting.
- Act as a key point of contact for clients, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality outputs.
- Prepare and review project deliverables, reports, presentations, and executive summaries.
- Design and assess governance frameworks, policies, and operating models aligned with leading practices.
- Support enterprise risk management (ERM) initiatives, including risk assessments, risk registers, and risk appetite frameworks.
- Conduct internal control reviews and support Internal Audit-related advisory engagements.
- Assist clients with compliance assessments against local regulations, government mandates, and international standards (e.g., ADAA, IIA, COSO, etc).
- Support public sector transformation initiatives related to governance maturity, accountability, and transparency.
- Interpret and apply UAE / GCC government regulations, laws, and compliance requirements.
- Assist in developing frameworks related to ethics, compliance, delegation of authority, and performance monitoring.
- Supervise and coach associates and senior associates on project execution and professional development.
- Review work prepared by junior team members to ensure accuracy and quality.
- Support resource planning and workload management across engagements.
- Support proposal development, including drafting methodologies, work plans, and pricing inputs.
- Contribute to thought leadership, knowledge sharing, and internal capability development.
- Assist senior leadership in identifying opportunities within public sector accounts.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Risk Management, or a related field.
- Master’s degree (MBA or equivalent) is an advantage.
- CIA, CISA, CRISC, CGEIT, CPA, ACCA, or equivalent.
- ISO certifications (e.g., ISO 31000, ISO 22301, ISO 27001) are an advantage.
- 6–8 years of relevant experience in GRC, risk advisory, internal audit, or consulting.
- Prior experience working with public sector or government entities is strongly preferred.
- Experience in a professional services / Big-4 / advisory environment is highly desirable.
- Strong understanding of governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks.
- Knowledge of public sector operating models and regulatory environments.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Strong analytical, report-writing, and presentation skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
- Leadership mindset with the ability to mentor junior team members.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
- English: Fluent (written and spoken).
- Arabic: Strongly preferred due to public sector client interactions.
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