Assistant Manager – Public Sector | ERS (GRC)

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.