
KPMG
Senior Associate/Consultant in Technical Advisory β ERS (GRC β Energy and Natural Resources)
- Permanent
- Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Experience 2 - 5 yrs
Job expiry date: 12/04/2026
Job overview
Date posted
26/02/2026
Location
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Salary
Undisclosed
Compensation
Job description
The Senior Associate/Consultant in Technical Advisory β ERS (GRC β Energy and Natural Resources) is a full-time role based in Abu Dhabi within the Advisory β Governance, Risk and Compliance team of a leading Big 4 firm. The role focuses on Energy and Natural Resources, Manufacturing & Utilities industries and contributes to Risk-based Internal Audit, Corporate Governance, Internal Control Review, Policies and Procedures, Risk Management, and Enterprise Risk Management initiatives. The position involves conducting comprehensive risk assessments and analyses, developing and implementing risk management strategies tailored to client needs, and providing advisory services on regulatory compliance, governance, and internal controls within the targeted sectors. The role requires the ability to conduct internal audit and ISO based audits covering different technical areas including Operations, Maintenance, HSE, Asset management, Risk Management, Policies, Procedures, Strategy, Market Research, and ISO Standards. The consultant collaborates with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions, conducts market research to stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in risk management, prepares client presentations and reports, communicates complex risk concepts clearly, engages with clients to understand business objectives, works on proposals and supports leadership for business development, and utilizes databases and Microsoft suite applications including Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel. The role demands strong data analytics skills, project management capability, and willingness to travel on client engagements and work flexible hours.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and risk analyses for clients within Energy and Natural Resources, Manufacturing & Utilities industries.
- Develop and implement risk management strategies tailored to client-specific needs in alignment with Enterprise Risk Management and Corporate Governance frameworks.
- Provide advisory services on regulatory compliance, governance, Internal Control Review, and Risk-based Internal Audit engagements.
- Perform internal audit and ISO based audits covering technical areas such as Operations, Maintenance, HSE, Asset management, Risk Management, Policies, Procedures, Strategy, and ISO Standards.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality Governance, Risk and Compliance solutions and insights to clients.
- Conduct market research to remain updated on industry trends, best practices in risk management, and sector developments.
- Prepare client presentations and reports using Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel, communicating complex risk concepts in a clear and concise manner.
- Engage with clients to understand business objectives, tailor consulting services to address unique challenges, and manage multiple projects effectively.
- Work on proposals and support leadership in business development activities to expand the Governance, Risk and Compliance practice.
- Utilize databases and Microsoft suite applications while demonstrating ability to manage multiple projects and deliver engagements within client timelines.
Experience & skills
- Hold an Engineering degree with a Masterβs degree and relevant certifications, preferably in Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical, or Petroleum Engineering.
- Demonstrate a minimum of 4+ years of consulting experience, preferably within a Big 4 firm, with a strong understanding of Energy and Natural Resources, Manufacturing & Utilities industries.
- Exhibit strong knowledge of Risk-based Internal Audit, Corporate Governance, Internal Control Review, Risk Management, and Enterprise Risk Management frameworks.
- Possess good understanding of technical areas including Operations, Maintenance, HSE, Asset management, Risk Management, Policies, Procedures, Strategy, Market Research, and ISO Standards.
- Demonstrate experience in conducting internal audit and ISO based audits across various technical domains.
- Show strong data analytics skills and proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel.
- Demonstrate ability to work with databases and all applications of the Microsoft suite in a consulting environment.
- Exhibit experience in preparing proposals and supporting leadership in business development initiatives.
- Demonstrate capability to manage multiple projects, work flexible hours, and travel on client engagements as required.
- Show strong analytical and problem-solving capability within Governance, Risk and Compliance engagements.