Position Title: Internal Audit / GRC Senior Manager
Location: Abu Dhabi
About Us:
Baker Tilly JFC is a leading consulting firm specializing in providing expert solutions in the areas of governance, risk management, and compliance. We partner with organizations across various industries to enhance their internal processes, mitigate risks, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. As part of our commitment to delivering excellence, we are seeking a talented and motivated individual to join our team as an Internal Audit / GRC Senior Manager.
Job Description:
This role requires a deep understanding and management of internal audit & risk frameworks, compliance to regulatory frameworks and customer relationship. The ideal candidate will have a strong ability to collaborate, provide valuable insights to our clients in enhancing our deliverables and contribute towards growing the firm’s GRC practice.
As an Internal Audit / GRC Senior Manager at Bakertilly JFC, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our clients in achieving their strategic objectives by providing valuable insights and recommendations related to their governance, risk management, and compliance practices. Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Leading internal audits assignments to evaluate the effectiveness of our clients' internal controls, risk management processes, and compliance frameworks.
- Guiding clients on key areas of developing risk mitigation strategies to safeguard their interests.
- Be an SME for assessing regulatory requirements applicable to our clients' industries and supporting our clients in ensuring compliance with relevant laws and standards.
- Collaborating with client cross-functional teams to develop and implement policies, procedures, and internal controls aimed at enhancing client’s operational efficiency and compliance.
- Providing advisory services to clients on best practices in governance, risk management, and compliance, tailored to their specific needs and objectives.
- Managing teams on client engagement, preparing / reviewing audit reports highlighting findings, recommendations, and action plans.
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships through effective communication, professionalism, and the delivery of high-quality service.
- Active participation in building the revenue pipeline, adding new clients and cross selling across other verticals within the firm.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
- Professional certifications (e.g., CA, CIA) are must and certifications like ACAMS, CISA, CFE, CRMA are desirable.
- Minimum 12 years of experience in internal audit, risk management, compliance, documenting SOP’s preferably within consulting firm’s or corporates within the GCC.
- Strong understanding of auditing principles, risk assessment methodologies, and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data, identify trends, and draw meaningful insights.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with clients and team members at all levels of the organization.
- Proven track record of managing multiple projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines, and delivering high-quality work under pressure.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) and experience of working with audit management software (e.g., ACL, IDEA, TeamMate) is preferred.
- Fluency in Arabic is desirable.
- Willingness to travel to client sites as needed.
Why Join Us:
At Bakertilly JFC, we offer a dynamic and collaborative work environment where you will have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients and industries. We value innovation, integrity, and continuous learning, and we are committed to supporting our employees' professional development and career growth. Join us and be part of a team that is dedicated to making a positive impact on our clients' success
