Manager, GRC Services - Financial Services Leader

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

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.