Manager - Risk Advisory Services

Job Title: Manager
Service Line / Team: Risk Advisory Services
Location: Dubai

We at BDO in UAE are a diverse group of individuals from many cultures, and we share a common ambition: to make a difference and be the spontaneous choice in the industry. We have an excellent Partner–to–staff ratio and an encouraging gender ratio, giving you more flexibility and high priority on mentorship and professional development.

At BDO, we understand that being the leader in exceptional client service begins – and ends – with exceptional regard for our people. Relationships matter in our work and interactions with clients and how we work and interact with each other. What differentiates BDO as an employer is our focus on relationships.

Your opportunity

• To lead their dynamic Risk Advisory team in UAE.  
• Assist in managing the financial aspects of engagements by organizing staffing, tracking fees and communicating issues to project leaders.  
• Participate in business development initiatives.  
• Build strong internal relationships within the BDO Risk Advisory Services Division and across other Service Divisions.   
• Develop people through effectively supervising, coaching and mentoring staff.  
• Conduct performance reviews and contribute to performance feedback for staff.  
• Contribute to people’s initiatives including recruiting, retaining and training Risk Advisory professionals.  
• Contribute to the maintenance of an educational program to continually develop personal skills of staff.  

• Understand and follow workplace policies and procedures. 

Key attributes

• Good communication skills – both written and verbal.
• Highly refined planning, leadership, relationship building and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities in a rapidly growing, fast-paced, interactive, results-based team environment is required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills – with positive & enthusiastic attitude.
• Strong attention to detail and an analytical mind

Key qualification & experience

• Minimum 8 years of relevant work experience in a similar profile.
• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or equivalent.
• Must possess a relevant professional certification (CIA, CRMA, CPA, CA).
• Strong technical knowledge of the IIA’s Global Internal Audit Standards, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) frameworks (COSO, ISO 31000), and Internal Control Frameworks
• Minimum 8 – 10+ years’ experience across multiple risk advisory services such as Internal Audit, Enterprise Risk Management, Policies and Procedures development, Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICOFR), External Quality Assessment and Compliance Management
• Knowledge of local regulations (ADAA, CMA / SCA, CBUAE, DFSA, ADGM FSRA) is preferred
• Data Analytics and hands-on experience using technology / data analysis tools on audit and advisory projects
• 2 - 3+ years of managerial experience in leading people and strategies.
• Prior consulting experience including leading audit and advisory projects across multiple business areas
• Experience across multiple industries such as banking / financial services, real estate, hospitality, education and public sector / UAE government. However, financial services (banking, digital assets) is a mandatory requirement and preferably in the UAE.
• Managing relationships with, and presenting reports to, senior management and executive management

• Business thinking, innovation and problem-solving

How to join us