Assistant Manager Public Sector ERS GRC

ACCA Careers; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG Lower Gulf Limited is seeking an experienced GRC and internal audit professional to lead and deliver engagements for public sector and government-related entities in the UAE. You will manage project execution, client relationships, and deliver high-quality reports and executive summaries.

Responsibilities include designing governance frameworks, supporting ERM initiatives, internal control reviews, and compliance assessments with UAE/GCC regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Risk Management, or related field.
• MBA or equivalent is an advantage.
• CIA, CISA, CRISC, CGEIT, CPA, ACCA, or equivalent certifications 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 with public sector or government entities strongly preferred.
• Experience in a professional services / Big-4 / advisory environment is highly desirable.

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 initiatives, including risk assessments and risk registers.
• Conduct internal control reviews and support IA-related advisory engagements.
• Assist 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 and transparency.
• Interpret UAE/GCC regulations; assist in ethics, compliance, and performance monitoring frameworks.
• Supervise and coach associates and senior associates on project execution and development.
• Review work for junior team members; assist in resource planning and workload management.
• Support proposal development, knowledge sharing, and identifying opportunities in public sector accounts.

Skills

GRC

Internal Audit

Stakeholder Management

Leadership

Report Writing

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration/Risk Management

Master's degree (MBA or equivalent)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

KPMG Lower Gulf Limited

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.

Governance & Risk Advisory

• 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).

Public Sector & Regulatory Focus

• 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.

Team Leadership & Development

• 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.

Business Development & Firm Support

• 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.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• 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 (Preferred)

• CIA, CISA, CRISC, CGEIT, CPA, ACCA, or equivalent.
• ISO certifications (e.g., ISO 31000, ISO 22301, ISO 27001) are an advantage.

Experience

• 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).

Language Requirements

• English: Fluent (written and spoken).
• Arabic: Strongly preferred due to public sector client interactions.