Assistant Manager, Internal Audit, Risk and Advisory Services

About the role

The Assistant Manager will lead internal audit and risk advisory engagements for business and support functions in Kuwait. Reporting to senior leadership, the role requires independent planning, execution, and oversight of audit projects while mentoring junior staff.

Key responsibilities

• Perform internal audits and risk advisory engagements using BDO’s Internal Audit Methodology aligned with IIA Standards.
• Develop and execute comprehensive audit programs, conduct risk assessments, and test controls.
• Identify governance, risk management, and control weaknesses and recommend improvements.
• Manage a portfolio of client engagements, prioritize competing priorities, and maintain strong relationships with middle management.
• Assign tasks, supervise staff, review work quality, and provide developmental feedback.
• Coach, mentor, and develop team members in audit and risk methodologies.

Required profile

• Minimum 6‑8 years of professional experience in internal audit, risk management, and compliance, with at least 2 years in a supervisory capacity.
• Minimum degree in Accounting or equivalent; professional certifications such as CIA, CA, ACCA, CPA, or CMA are preferred.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements (Labor Law, CMA, CBK, Company Law) and ability to communicate complex topics in plain language.

Required skills

• Professional knowledge of IIA Standards and Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) frameworks.
• Experience developing risk management frameworks, performing risk assessments, and quantifying risk exposures.
• Ability to design and execute audit programs, conduct control testing, and analyze financial statements.
• Strong analytical and data‑oriented skills for risk evaluation and reporting.