GRC & Public Sector Project Lead

KPMG Fakhro; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG Fakhro in the United Arab Emirates seeks a seasoned GRC professional to lead internal audit engagements for public sector clients and to manage project execution from planning through reporting. You will design governance frameworks, support ERM initiatives, and assist with compliance assessments under local and international standards.

The role requires 6–8 years in GRC, risk advisory, internal audit, or consulting, preferably with public sector exposure within a professional services

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Risk Management, or related field.
• Master's degree (MBA or equivalent) is an advantage.
• Professional certifications (CIA, CISA, CRISC, CGEIT, CPA, ACCA or equivalent) are preferred.
• ISO certifications (e.g., ISO 31000, ISO 22301, ISO 27001) are an advantage.

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 UAE/GCC government regulations, laws, and compliance requirements.
• Assist in developing frameworks related to ethics, delegation of authority, and performance monitoring.
• Supervise and coach associates and senior associates on project execution and development.
• Review work by junior team members to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Support resource planning and workload management across engagements.
• Assist senior leadership in identifying opportunities within public sector accounts.

Skills

Governance

Risk management

Compliance frameworks

Stakeholder management

Communication

Analytical abilities

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Admin/Risk Mgmt

MBA or equivalent (advantage)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

KPMG Fakhro in the United Arab Emirates seeks a seasoned GRC professional to lead internal audit engagements for public sector clients and to manage project execution from planning through reporting. You will design governance frameworks, support ERM initiatives, and assist with compliance assessments under local and international standards.

The role requires 6–8 years in GRC, risk advisory, internal audit, or consulting, preferably with public sector exposure within a professional services