GRC Services Manager: Grants & Internal Audit Lead

KPMG LLP; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG LLP in Birmingham seeks a Governance, Risk and Compliance Services Manager to lead local authority grants engagements and oversee outsourced internal audit programmes. You will manage planning through to delivery, interact with senior client stakeholders, and drive performance, quality and business development.

The role sits in the Advisory capability and requires a track record in government standards, risk control, and governance improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience leading local authority grants assurance engagements.
• Strong internal audit background with end-to-end delivery.
• Proven ability to manage public-sector client relationships.
• Track record of leading teams and managing complex projects.
• Ability to translate findings into actionable governance recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of grant assurance engagements and deadlines.
• Manage internal audit programmes from planning to reporting.
• Build relationships with senior finance and governance stakeholders.
• Oversee testing, reports and audit committee papers.
• Direct engagement with client leadership and project budgets.
• Coach colleagues and contribute to business growth.

Skills

Grant assurance leadership

Internal audit

Public sector experience

Stakeholder management

Governance & risk management

Financial reporting

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

KPMG LLP in Birmingham seeks a Governance, Risk and Compliance Services Manager to lead local authority grants engagements and oversee outsourced internal audit programmes. You will manage planning through to delivery, interact with senior client stakeholders, and drive performance, quality and business development.

The role sits in the Advisory capability and requires a track record in government standards, risk control, and governance improvements.