Assistant Manager | Internal Audit - Construction or Civil | Business Risk Services

We’re a large and growing professional services firm that still feels like a community. With over 76,000 professionals in more than 150 countries, we combine global scale with local expertise to help dynamic organizations unlock their potential for growth. We truly care about our colleagues, our clients, and the communities where we work and live.

As an Assistant Manager, you’ll be expected to liaise with clients while executing assigned assignments. In addition, you’ll be involved in networking at external events, promoting the firm’s services, and identifying cross-selling opportunities. The position will have direct supervision over junior staff and interns.

Let us paint a picture for you

Imagine being part of a team that puts “we before me”, where flexibility is a mindset, and where you trust your colleagues to have your back.

Imagine working for an organization that believes in the power of authenticity in everything that we do. Whether you're steering discussions in a client meeting, tackling your fear of heights at the top of the Burj Khalifa or ziplining across Jebel Jais – bring your true self to work. Be a part of a team driven by a purpose of shaping the world that we live in, based on trust and integrity in markets, dynamic businesses, and communities where businesses and people thrive.

Join us to expand your horizons, be inspired, face challenges, and most importantly, be yourself.

About the Business Risk Services Line

Discover tailored risk solutions with our BRS team. From proactive risk detection to optimizing internal controls, we empower your organization with strategies that drive efficiency and safeguard against threats. With a focus on transparency and collaboration, we build robust audit frameworks that ensure resilience and foster growth in an ever-changing business landscape.

As an Assistant Manager some of your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting in the planning, delivery, and management of internal audit and risk advisory engagements
• Conducting comprehensive risk assessments and audits to identify control gaps and improvement areas
• Leveraging data analytics tools and techniques to analyze large datasets, detect anomalies, and provide actionable insights
• Collaborating with client stakeholders and internal teams to ensure compliance with regulations and best practices
• Monitoring and reporting on key risk indicators and engagement progress to senior management and clients
• Developing and delivering training programs on risk management, internal controls, and data-driven decision-making to client teams

Think you've got what it takes to be an Assistant Manager? Like the color purple? Great. Here's a few more boxes we're also hoping you can tick:

• 7+ years of work experience in Internal Audit / Risk Management within the civil or construction industry in essential
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil or construction engineering is mandatory
• Strong understanding of risk assessment methodologies and internal audit procedures
• Qualified level candidate of professional qualification or pursuing (CIA, PMP, Prince2) is preferred
• Industry knowledge and focus on real estate or construction is preferred
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and best practices in risk management
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Leadership abilities to mentor and supervise team members
• Strong project management skills to ensure timely delivery of services
• Ability to adapt to changing business environments and manage multiple priorities efficiently
• Excellent verbal written, and presentation skills in English, Arabic speaking is advantageous

Job Details

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