Job Description

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)

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

Language Requirements

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Assistant Manager Public Sector | ERS (GRC)