About this role
Key Responsibilities
Client Delivery & Project Management
• 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.
Governance & Risk Advisory
• Design and assess governance frameworks, policies, and operating models aligned with leading practices. • Support enterprise risk management (ERM) initiatives, including risk assessments, risk registers, and risk appetite frameworks. • Conduct internal control reviews and support Internal Audit-related advisory engagements. • Assist clients with compliance assessments against local regulations, government mandates, and international standards (e.g., ADAA, IIA, COSO, etc).
Public Sector & Regulatory Focus
• Support public sector transformation initiatives related to governance maturity, accountability, and transparency. • Interpret and apply UAE / GCC government regulations, laws, and compliance requirements. • Assist in developing frameworks related to ethics, compliance, delegation of authority, and performance monitoring.
Team Leadership & Development
• Supervise and coach associates and senior associates on project execution and professional development. • Review work prepared by junior team members to ensure accuracy and quality. • Support resource planning and workload management across engagements.
Business Development & Firm Support
• Support proposal development, including drafting methodologies, work plans, and pricing inputs. • Contribute to thought leadership, knowledge sharing, and internal capability development. • Assist senior leadership in identifying opportunities within public sector accounts.
Qualifications & Experience
Education
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Risk Management, or a related field. • Master’s degree (MBA or equivalent) is an advantage.
Professional Certifications (Preferred)
• CIA, CISA, CRISC, CGEIT, CPA, ACCA, or equivalent. • ISO certifications (e.g., ISO 31000, ISO 22301, ISO 27001) are an advantage.
Experience
• 6–8 years of relevant experience in GRC, risk advisory, internal audit, or consulting. • Prior experience working with public sector or government entities is strongly preferred. • Experience in a professional services / Big-4 / advisory environment is highly desirable.
Key Skills & Competencies
• Strong understanding of governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks. • Knowledge of public sector operating models and regulatory environments. • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. • Strong analytical, report-writing, and presentation skills. • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively. • Leadership mindset with the ability to mentor junior team members. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
Language Requirements
• English: Fluent (written and spoken). • Arabic: Strongly preferred due to public sector client interactions.