Senior Risk Advisory Consultant

About Corporate Group Corporate Group is a Dubai-based audit, tax, and advisory consultancy firm serving clients across the UAE and GCC region. With a vision to transform organizations into better businesses, we craft solutions that help businesses navigate complexities and transform by using tested frameworks and methodologies paired with a customer-centric, boutique approach to advisory. Job Purpose To manage and support risk advisory engagements for Corporate Group's clients spanning ERM design, ICoFR, SOX implementation and testing, and risk-based internal audit owning delivery end-to-end, managing senior client relationships, and mentoring a team of associates and analysts. Key Responsibilities • Lead the design and implementation of ERM frameworks (risk registers, risk appetite statements, escalation protocols) aligned to regulatory expectations and industry best practice. • Own ICoFR engagements overseeing process documentation, control identification, design and operating effectiveness testing, and reporting of control deficiencies to audit committees and senior management. • Direct SOX implementation and testing programmes, including test plan design, walkthroughs, sample-based testing, and remediation tracking to closure. • Conduct and review risk assessments across finance, operations, procurement, and IT functions; deliver risk-rated findings with practical, actionable recommendations. • Manage a portfolio of client relationships, acting as the primary point of contact for engagement scoping, delivery, and reporting. • Supervise, coach, and develop a team of associates and analysts on testing methodology, workpaper quality, and client communication. • Present findings, control deficiencies, and remediation roadmaps to boards, audit committees, and C-suite stakeholders. • Support business development for the Risk Advisory practice — proposal drafting, scoping discussions, and identifying opportunities within existing and prospective client accounts. • Ensure engagement quality, budget management, and timely delivery across concurrent projects. • Stay current on IFRS updates, regulatory changes, and governance frameworks (COSO, ISO 31000) relevant to Corporate Group's client base. Key Requirements Education & Certifications • Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Finance, or Accounting (Master's preferred). • CA / CPA / ACCA qualified • CIA is an advantage. Experience • 4–6 years of experience in risk advisory, internal audit, or ICoFR/SOX, mid-tier advisory firm, or in-house risk function. • Proven experience managing risk advisory or internal audit engagements for clients in the UAE or GCC. • Demonstrated experience leading SOX testing programmes (100+ controls) and ERM framework design. • Prior people-management experience supervising and developing junior team members. Skills & Competencies • Strong command of ERM frameworks (COSO, ISO 31000) and ICoFR/SOX methodology. • Advanced Excel; exposure to Tableau or similar data visualization tools is a plus. • Solid working knowledge of IFRS and regulatory compliance requirements. • Excellent client-facing communication able to present complex risk findings clearly to boards and C-suite audiences. • Strong project and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to run multiple engagements simultaneously. • High attention to detail balanced with commercial, big-picture judgement. Salary as per market standards. Shall be negotiable based on experience and meeting requirements.