Assistant Manager - Risk Advisory (Arabic Language skill is mandatory)
About BDO BDO UAE provides audit and assurance, advisory, tax and business outsourcing services to companies across all sectors of the economy.
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About BDO
BDO UAE provides audit and assurance, advisory, tax and business outsourcing services to companies across all sectors of the economy.
As one of the world’s leading audit and accounting organizations, we have clients of all types and sizes, from large corporate organizations to private businesses, entrepreneurs and individuals across various industry sectors.
From a global beginning in 1963 with five firms, today BDO extends across 166 countries and territories, with 115,661 people working out of 1,776 offices.
About the Role
- BDO UAE is currently looking for an Assistant Manager to join their dynamic Risk Advisory team in UAE.
- The location will be based in Dubai or Abu Dhabi depending on business requirements.
- This role will entail being:
- On smaller Risk Advisory engagements – manage the delivery of the engagement from client acceptance/reappointment through to delivering the final report and archiving the completed files.
- On larger Risk Advisory engagements – execute the delivery of the engagement by supervising Risk Advisory staff were relevant and managing upwards to project leaders with ownership.
- Assist in managing the financial aspects of engagements by organizing staffing, tracking fees and communicating issues to project leaders.
- Support 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.
- Understand and follow workplace policies and procedures.
About You
- The ideal candidate will have
- Minimum 5+ 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
- Technical knowledge of the IIA’s Global Internal Audit Standards, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) frameworks (COSO, ISO 31000), and Internal Control Frameworks
- Data Analytics and hands-on experience using technology / data analysis tools on audit and advisory projects
- Experience across three or more sectors including government and semi government
- Knowledge of local regulations (ADAA, CMA / SCA) is preferred
- Prior consulting experience including leading audit and advisory projects across multiple business areas.
- Must possess a professional certification such as CA/ACCA/CPA/CIA
- Strong attention to detail and an analytical mind.
- Due to the nature of the role & clients, proficiency in Arabic is mandatory.
- If you are interested in an internal Audit role, but do not possess speaking proficiency in Arabic - please send your resume to careers@bdo.ae
BDO's Story
The BDO story is truly remarkable one, built on solid foundations laid by our visionary founder.
BDO is fundamentally a people-centric business with a proven track record of exceptional client service.
In 2018, we unveiled our leadership ambition: “Our Dream” - emphasizing that it’s time for BDO to lead— for our people to lead, each of us in our own right.
Whether in our markets, through innovation, or as future advisors, our purpose, or “WHY,” drives us forward.
Our WHY is “People helping People achieve their Dreams”.
Our “WHY” defines our identity – serving as our motivation and guiding principle.
This principle is at the heart of BDO because people’s dreams matter to us.
We are driven to help our colleagues, clients, and communities become their fullest.
At BDO, a career is distinguished by our unique culture—a fusion of people, passion, and results that defines and shapes everything we do.
What It's Like to Work at BDO UAE
While many accounting firms offer professional services, few match our rich culture of opportunity, personal fulfillment, and long-term growth.
We are dedicated to the sustainable development of our people, respecting their talents and fostering their growth.
Accountability and personal responsibility are encouraged at all levels, supported by structured career planning and training.
Our global culture respects local cultural nuances and strives to be ethical, socially, and environmentally responsible everywhere we operate.
At BDO UAE, our diverse team is united by a shared ambition to make a meaningful impact and become the industry’s top choice.
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