Manager – ERS (GRC - Financial Services)
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About the Role
ACCA Careers seeks a high-performing Manager for Governance, Risk & Compliance Services within the Financial Services sector. The role involves leading complex engagements in Internal Audit, ICOFR, ERM, and Corporate Governance.
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Responsibilities
- 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, ICOFR, ERM, Corporate Governance, and Internal Audit Quality Assurance Reviews.
- 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.
- Support and actively drive business development initiatives within the Financial Services sector.
- Lead proposal development, technical write ups, pricing discussions and client presentations.
- Lead, mentor and develop Assistant Managers, Seniors and Associates.
Requirements
- 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)
- 8–10 years of relevant experience in Internal Audit, ICOFR, Enterprise Risk Management, Corporate Governance, or Internal Audit Quality Assurance
- 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
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong analytical mindset with ability to provide practical, risk based solutions
- Demonstrated leadership, stakeholder management and client facing skills
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Job Description
- 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
- 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, ICOFR, ERM, Corporate Governance, and 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.
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, or Internal Audit Quality Assurance, preferably within consulting firms or Financial Services institutions.
- 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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