Manager – ERS (GRC - Financial Services)
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- Dubai
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.