Position: Senior Manager - GRC for Capital Projects, Riyadh

Department: Accounting/Auditing | Role: Full-time | Experience: 8 to 15 Years | Number of Positions: 1 | Location: Riyadh

Skillset:

GRC, Capital Projects, Real Estate, Audit, CPC, Excellent English & Arabic written and verbal communication skills, Leadership skills

Job Description:

About the company:

We deliver deep expertise, objective insights, a tailored approach and unparalleled collaboration to help leaders face the future with confidence. Our consulting solutions span critical business problems in technology, business process, analytics, risk, compliance, transactions and internal audit. We are committed to attracting and developing a diverse workforce of professionals that share the common value of collaboration. As an organization, we believe that by teaming together, with each other, and our clients, we can see beyond the surface of changes and problems organizations face in this fast-changing world to discover opportunities others might miss and face the future with greater confidence. Our more than 4,500 people serve clients through our vast network and independently owned Member Firms in more than 70 offices in over 20 countries. We have served over 60% of FORTUNE 1000® companies and 35% of FORTUNE Global 500® companies. Our people and organization have consistently been recognized by FORTUNE and Consulting Magazine as a best company to work for. In the Middle East Region, our member firm is a leading provider of business consulting, internal audit, risk management, technology, forensic and fraud investigation, human capital and transaction services. Our member firms are separate and independent legal entities, are not agents of other firms within our network and have no authority to obligate or bind other firms in our network.

Role Overview :

We have a challenging opportunity opened for the role of Senior Manager in our GRC practice for Capital Projects (CPC Domain).

The Senior Manager role in CPC-GRC requires multi-dimensional capabilities. They are responsible for growing existing accounts, risk-based audit planning, project execution and reporting. The candidate should be a self-starter and should have the drive to grow the business and enhance the service offerings.

Managers develop a deep understanding of client’s business and build lasting relationships with client personnel. They ensure successful completion of assigned GRC engagements, from start to finish, inclusive of preplanning and wrap up activities. Depending on assigned engagement, reports to one or more member(s) of the senior management team. Manages and directs daily activities of more junior auditors assigned to assist the Supervising Auditor during an engagement. Applies risk and control concepts to scenarios encountered and identifies any potential issues. Communicates identified issues with senior management to ensure any potential concerns are addressed in a timely and effective manner. He also has a significant role in business development. This entails generation of new leads, effective networking, conceptualizing new solutions and such other tasks.

Role Requirements:

• Ensure adequate focus on personal professional growth relevant to taking on more challenging assignments, in line with standard audit career progression – proactively seeks relevant Education and training opportunities

• Collaborate with clients from Capital Projects, Construction, Real Estate or Infrastructure background to assess their current GRC practices and develop strategies for improvement.

• Lead the implementation of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) frameworks, including the identification, assessment, and mitigation of risks.

• Assist clients in developing and maintaining risk registers to track and prioritize risks across the organization.

• Provide guidance and support in incident management processes, including incident identification, investigation, and resolution.

• Conduct GRC assessments and audits to evaluate the effectiveness of existing controls and processes.

• Develop and deliver training programs on GRC topics to client stakeholders.

• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging risks, and regulatory changes related to GRC.

• Assist in preparing client presentations, and proposals (for different target audiences – CXOs, Board of Directors, Audit Committees) Manage performance of audit and GRC procedures. This includes identifying and defining issues, developing criteria, reviewing and analyzing evidence, and documenting client processes and procedures. Demonstrate technical competence in related domain.

• Business development and growth of the practice in terms of revenue, team and profitability.

Desired Profile & Required Qualifications:

• One or more relevant professional degree / certifications in GRC i.e. MBA, CIA, CISA, CISSP etc.** ** • Prior Audit/GRC Consulting experience with Big 4 or Strategy firms having Capital Projects from Real Estate, Construction, Infrastructure sectors.

• Overall, 8 to 15 years of relevant full time work experience preferably from consulting

Core Skills Required:

• Ability to observe and understand business processes ensuring processes are documented completely and accurately

• Ability to apply audit and GRC standards through practical application

• Proactive in researching business best practice concepts in order to apply as appropriate

• Solid listening skills and ability to identify gaps in logic – inquisitive

• Strong organization and follow up skills including the ability to handle competing priorities and meet all deadlines and commitments

• Reliability

• Possess an appropriate combination of technical expertise in fields such as auditing, finance, technology, operations, or investigations

• Ability to flourish in a fast-paced, complex environment and willing to adapt to change

• Demonstrated ability to lead a small team and ensure successful results

• Ability to give and follow instructions accurately and efficiently; proactive in asking clarifying questions to ensure work effort is directed wholly toward desired outcome

• Ability to recognize when learned theoretical concepts should be applied

• Solid understanding and ability to apply GRC concepts

• Ability to identify underlying cause of an issue raised

• Good awareness of other departments in the company with risk, control, and governance responsibilities and what is necessary for successful tactical collaboration and information sharing

• Good communication skills along with good or developing negotiation skills

• Ability to identify sensitive issues and facilitate communications in a proactive manner to avoid surprises

• Willingness and ability to adapt to new circumstances, information, and challenges

• Executes effective and thorough application of all internal audit standards within assigned responsibility

• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally

• Demonstrate a positive, can-do attitude 

Required Qualification: Graduate

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