Manager ERS GRC - Financial Services

KPMG Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development programs

Global FS exposure

Job summary

KPMG Middle East seeks a Manager – Governance, Risk & Compliance Services to lead complex Financial Services engagements across Internal Audit, ICOFR, ERM and governance. You will manage multi-engagement delivery, budgeting, and client relationships, while guiding teams through regulatory requirements and new GRCS offerings.

You will mentor junior staff, contribute to growth, and uphold high advisory quality standards in a dynamic FS environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy or related field.
• Professional certifications such as CIA/CA/ACCA/CISA/CFE/CRMA/BCM/CCGP (mandatory or in progress).
• 8–10 years of relevant experience in Internal Audit, ICOFR, ERM, governance and IA QA.
• Minimum 2+ years in a managerial capacity.
• Strong exposure to Financial Services regulatory environment.
• Experience managing 3–5 concurrent engagements.
• Excellent written and verbal English; Arabic a plus.
• Advanced MS Office skills.
• Strong analytical mindset with practical, risk-based solutions.
• Demonstrated leadership, stakeholder management and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple complex engagements with on-time delivery and budget adherence.
• Plan, execute, review and report engagements; sign-off with Partner.
• Oversee budgeting, billing, margin monitoring and resource planning.
• Review and sign-off on key deliverables before Partner review.
• Act as primary contact for client senior management.
• Ensure compliance with internal risk management and client acceptance procedures.
• Oversee engagement management for Internal Audit, ICOFR, ERM and Corporate Governance.
• Provide regulatory guidance and keep teams updated on developments.
• Drive business development within Financial Services; cross-sell opportunities.
• Mentor Assistant Managers and seniors; optimize team allocation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication (English)

Stakeholder management

Client-facing

Analytical mindset

Engagement economics

Team mentoring

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accountancy / Internal Auditing / Management Accounting

Professional certifications: CIA / CA / ACCA / CISA / CFE / CRMA / BCM / CCGP

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Description:

Job Description

Financial Services | GRCS

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

Engagement Leadership & Delivery

• 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.

Risk & Quality Management

• Ensure full compliance with KPMG's internal risk management, client acceptance and continuance procedures.
• Oversee engagement management procedures related:
  • Internal Audit
  • Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICOFR)
  • Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
  • Corporate Governance
  • Internal Audit Quality Assurance Reviews
• Ensure adherence to Advisory quality standards and regulatory requirements specific to Financial Services.

Sector & Regulatory Expertise

• 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.

Business Development & Growth

• Support and actively drive business development initiatives within the Financial Services sector.
• Lead proposal development, technical write-ups, pricing discussions and client presentations.
• Identify cross-selling opportunities across Advisory and other service lines.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key client stakeholders.

Innovation & Methodology

• Lead initiatives to enhance service delivery efficiency including:
  • Digital transformation
  • Standardization of workpapers
  • Automation and analytics
• Contribute to development and implementation of new service offerings, tools and methodologies within GRCS.

People Leadership

• Lead, mentor and develop Assistant Managers, Seniors and Associates.
• Conduct performance reviews and support career progression discussions.
• Ensure optimal team allocation across engagements.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.

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
  • Internal Audit Quality Assurance
  • Preferably within consulting firms or Financial Services institutions (banks, insurance, investment firms)
• 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.