Manager Risk Advisory Services

About the role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced professional to join our Risk Advisory practice in Kuwait. The Manager will lead client engagements across internal audit, enterprise risk management, governance, compliance and internal controls, delivering strategic insights and practical solutions to strengthen governance frameworks and improve operational effectiveness.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage Risk Advisory engagements, ensuring high‑quality delivery and client satisfaction.
• Plan, execute, report and follow‑up on Internal Audit engagements.
• Conduct Enterprise Risk Management assessments and help clients build robust risk frameworks.
• Evaluate governance structures, policies and control environments, providing best‑practice recommendations.
• Perform business process reviews and internal control assessments to identify improvement opportunities.
• Develop and review policies, procedures, risk registers, process maps and control matrices.
• Support clients in strengthening compliance frameworks and monitoring mechanisms.
• Prepare and present reports, findings and recommendations to senior management, executive committees and boards.
• Manage engagement teams, mentor junior members and ensure adherence to quality standards.
• Assist with resource planning, budgeting and practice growth initiatives.
• Build and maintain client relationships, contribute to business development and thought‑leadership activities.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• Professional certification such as CIA, CRMA, CPA, ACCA, CISA or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in internal audit, ERM, governance, compliance and internal controls.
• Prior experience in a consulting, advisory or professional services environment.
• Proven ability to lead client engagements and manage teams.
• Strong understanding of IIA Standards, COSO Framework, corporate governance principles and risk‑management methodologies.
• Excellent analytical, report‑writing, presentation and stakeholder‑management skills.

Required skills

• IIA Standards
• COSO Framework
• Corporate governance principles
• Risk‑management methodologies