Assistant Manager - Risk Advisory

BDO UAE; Abu Dhabi; Hybrid; AED 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading audit and advisory firm in the UAE is seeking an experienced Assistant Manager for their Risk Advisory team. The candidate will manage various Risk Advisory engagements, lead staff, and support business development initiatives. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of Internal Audit experience, strong analytical skills, and must be proficient in Arabic. This role offers a chance to grow within a people-centric company that values personal fulfillment and growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Internal Audit.
• Strong attention to detail and an analytical mind.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of Risk Advisory engagements.
• Supervise Risk Advisory staff and manage upwards.
• Develop strong internal relationships within BDO.

Skills

Internal Audit Experience

Communication Skills

Planning Skills

Leadership Skills

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Professional certification (CA/ACCA/CPA/CIA)

Job description

About BDO

BDO UAE provides audit and assurance, advisory, tax and business outsourcing services to companies across all sectors of the economy.

As one of the world’s leading audit and accounting organizations, we have clients of all types and sizes, from large corporate organizations to private businesses, entrepreneurs and individuals across various industry sectors.

From a global beginning in 1963 with five firms, today BDO extends across 166 countries and territories, with 115,661 people working out of 1,776 offices.

About the Role

BDO UAE is currently looking for an Assistant Manager to join their dynamic Risk Advisory team in UAE. The location will be based in Dubai or Abu Dhabi depending on business requirements.

This role will entail being:

• On smaller Risk Advisory engagements – manage the delivery of the engagement from client acceptance/reappointment through to delivering the final report and archiving the completed files.
• On larger Risk Advisory engagements – execute the delivery of the engagement by supervising Risk Advisory staff were relevant and managing upwards to project leaders with ownership.
• Assist in managing the financial aspects of engagements by organizing staffing, tracking fees and communicating issues to project leaders.
• Support in business development initiatives.
• Build strong internal relationships within the BDO Risk Advisory Services Division and across other Service Divisions.
• Develop people through effectively supervising, coaching and mentoring staff.
• Understand and follow workplace policies and procedures.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• 5+ years of experience in Internal Audit
• Good communication skills – both written and verbal.
• Highly refined planning, leadership, relationship building and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities in a rapidly growing, fast-paced, interactive, results-based team environment is required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills – with positive & enthusiastic attitude.
• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant work experience in a similar profile.
• A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or equivalent.
• Must possess a professional certification such as CA/ACCA/CPA/CIA
• Strong attention to detail and an analytical mind.

Due to the nature of the role & clients, proficiency in Arabic is mandatory. If you are interested in an internal Audit role, but do not possess speaking proficiency in Arabic - please send your resume to [e-mail]

BDO's Story

The BDO story is truly remarkable one, built on solid foundations laid by our visionary founder. BDO is fundamentally a people-centric business with a proven track record of exceptional client service.

In 2018, we unveiled our leadership ambition: “Our Dream” - emphasizing that it’s time for BDO to lead— for our people to lead, each of us in our own right. Whether in our markets, through innovation, or as future advisors, our purpose, or “WHY,” drives us forward.

Our WHY is “People helping People achieve their Dreams”. Our “WHY” defines our identity – serving as our motivation and guiding principle. This principle is at the heart of BDO because people’s dreams matter to us.

We are driven to help our colleagues, clients, and communities become their fullest. At BDO, a career is distinguished by our unique culture—a fusion of people, passion, and results that defines and shapes everything we do.

What It's Like to Work at BDO UAE

While many accounting firms offer professional services, few match our rich culture of opportunity, personal fulfillment, and long-term growth.

We are dedicated to the sustainable development of our people, respecting their talents and fostering their growth. Accountability and personal responsibility are encouraged at all levels, supported by structured career planning and training.

Our global culture respects local cultural nuances and strives to be ethical, socially, and environmentally responsible everywhere we operate.

At BDO UAE, our diverse team is united by a shared ambition to make a meaningful impact and become the industry’s top choice.