Manager – ERS (GRC - Financial Services)

KPMG Fakhro; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG Fakhro in Dubai seeks a high-performing Manager to lead Governance, Risk & Compliance Services within the Financial Services sector. You will oversee Internal Audit, ICOFR, ERM, Corporate Governance and risk advisory across banks, insurers, investment firms and fintech, guiding engagements from planning to delivery.

You will mentor junior staff, manage engagement economics, build client relationships and drive innovative service offerings, while ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Internal Auditing, or Management Accounting is required.
• Professional certifications such as CIA, CA, ACCA, CISA, CFE, CRMA, BCM or CCGP (mandatory or in advanced stage).
• 8–10 years of experience in Internal Audit, ICOFR, ERM, Corporate Governance and IA Quality Assurance.
• Minimum 2+ years of managerial experience across engagements.
• Strong exposure to the Financial Services regulatory environment.
• Experience managing 3–5 concurrent engagements.
• Excellent written and verbal English; Arabic is a strong advantage.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple complex client engagements in the Financial Services sector.
• Plan, execute, review and report engagements; ensure timelines, budget and quality.
• Oversee budgeting, billing, margins and resource planning for engagements.
• Review and sign off on key deliverables before Partner review.
• Act as primary contact for client senior management and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with internal risk management, client acceptance and continuance procedures.
• Provide guidance on ICOFR, ERM, Corporate Governance and IA QA requirements.
• Support business development and cross-selling across Advisory and other service lines.
• Lead knowledge sharing on regulatory developments and industry trends.
• Mentor and develop Assistant Managers, Seniors and Associates.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Client-facing skills

English communication

Analytical mindset

Microsoft Office

Engagement management

Regulatory knowledge

Education

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

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

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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 to:
  • 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.