Assistant Manager – Public Sector | ERS (GRC)
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About the Role
KPMG Lower Gulf is seeking an Assistant Manager for its Public Sector ERS (GRC) team in Abu Dhabi. The role involves leading GRC and internal audit engagements for government entities, managing project execution, and supporting business development.
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Responsibilities
- 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)
- Support public sector transformation initiatives related to governance maturity, accountability, and transparency
- Interpret and apply UAE / GCC government regulations, laws, and compliance requirements
- Supervise and coach associates and senior associates on project execution and professional development
- Support proposal development, including drafting methodologies, work plans, and pricing inputs
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Risk Management, or a related field
- 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
- Professional certifications such as CIA, CISA, CRISC, CGEIT, CPA, ACCA, or equivalent preferred
- Strong understanding of governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
- English: Fluent (written and spoken); Arabic: Strongly preferred
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Key Responsibilities
- 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.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Risk Management, or a related field.
- Master’s degree (MBA or equivalent) is an advantage.
- Professional certifications: CIA, CISA, CRISC, CGEIT, CPA, ACCA, or equivalent preferred.
- 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.
Key Skills & Competencies
- 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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