GRC & ERS Engagement Manager | Financial Services

ACCA Careers; Dubai; On-site; AED 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCA Careers seeks a high-performing Manager - Governance, Risk & Compliance Services to lead complex engagements across Internal Audit, ICOFR, ERM, Corporate Governance and Risk Advisory for Financial Services clients in the UAE. You will manage planning, budgeting and client relationships, ensuring delivery within agreed timelines and high quality standards.

You will guide teams on regulatory frameworks (CBUAE, DFSA, IFRS, Basel) and contribute to business development, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, 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, ERM, Corporate Governance, IA Quality Assurance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple complex client engagements, ensuring delivery within timelines, budget and quality standards.
• Oversee planning, execution, review and reporting of engagements.
• Manage engagement economics: budgeting, billing, margins, resource planning.
• Review and sign-off on key deliverables before Partner review.
• Act as primary contact for client senior management.
• Maintain strong regulatory knowledge and provide guidance to teams and clients.
• Lead proposals, pricing discussions and cross-sell opportunities across service lines.
• Foster collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Client management

Communications

Regulatory knowledge

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy

CIA/CA/ACCA/CISA/CFE/CRMA/BCM/CCGP

Job description

ACCA Careers seeks a high-performing Manager - Governance, Risk & Compliance Services to lead complex engagements across Internal Audit, ICOFR, ERM, Corporate Governance and Risk Advisory for Financial Services clients in the UAE. You will manage planning, budgeting and client relationships, ensuring delivery within agreed timelines and high quality standards.

You will guide teams on regulatory frameworks (CBUAE, DFSA, IFRS, Basel) and contribute to business development, with a focus on