Public Sector GRC Lead — Internal Audit & ERM

ACCA Careers; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG Lower Gulf Limited is seeking an experienced GRC and internal audit professional to lead and deliver engagements for public sector and government-related entities in the UAE. You will manage project execution, client relationships, and deliver high-quality reports and executive summaries.

Responsibilities include designing governance frameworks, supporting ERM initiatives, internal control reviews, and compliance assessments with UAE/GCC regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Risk Management, or related field.
• MBA or equivalent is an advantage.
• CIA, CISA, CRISC, CGEIT, CPA, ACCA, or equivalent certifications preferred.
• ISO certifications (e.g., ISO 31000, ISO 22301, ISO 27001) are an advantage.
• 6–8 years of relevant experience in GRC, risk advisory, internal audit, or consulting.
• Prior experience with public sector or government entities strongly preferred.
• Experience in a professional services / Big-4 / advisory environment is highly desirable.

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 initiatives, including risk assessments and risk registers.
• Conduct internal control reviews and support IA-related advisory engagements.
• Assist 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 and transparency.
• Interpret UAE/GCC regulations; assist in ethics, compliance, and performance monitoring frameworks.
• Supervise and coach associates and senior associates on project execution and development.
• Review work for junior team members; assist in resource planning and workload management.
• Support proposal development, knowledge sharing, and identifying opportunities in public sector accounts.

Skills

GRC

Internal Audit

Stakeholder Management

Leadership

Report Writing

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration/Risk Management

Master's degree (MBA or equivalent)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

KPMG Lower Gulf Limited is seeking an experienced GRC and internal audit professional to lead and deliver engagements for public sector and government-related entities in the UAE. You will manage project execution, client relationships, and deliver high-quality reports and executive summaries.

Responsibilities include designing governance frameworks, supporting ERM initiatives, internal control reviews, and compliance assessments with UAE/GCC regulations.