GRCS Assistant Manager

Overview

In this role you will support a portfolio of public and private sector clients with internal audit, internal control and risk management services, delivering value through well-planned engagements. You will manage day-to-day delivery and nurture senior stakeholder relationships across a UK-wide portfolio. You will coordinate cross-functional input, oversee fieldwork, and present clear, actionable audit findings. This is a client-facing role focused on robust assurance, governance improvement and practical recommendations that align with standards and best practice. You’ll work as part of a Manchester team within KPMG’s Governance, Risk and Compliance Services, contributing to proposals and业务

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day delivery and financial performance of client engagements with senior stakeholders
• Develop and deliver risk-based internal audit strategies and annual plans
• Lead reviews and programs including planning, fieldwork oversight, QA, reporting and Audit Committee papers
• Evaluate evidence against IIA requirements, Public Sector Internal Audit Standards and KPMG methodology
• Present findings and produce concise reports with practical risk-based recommendations
• Coordinate input from technology and cyber risk teams to provide joined-up assurance
• Plan budgets and resources, monitor progress, support timely billing, identify upsell opportunities
• Coach colleagues and contribute to proposals, tenders and business development

Key requirements

• Experience delivering internal audit, internal control, governance or risk management engagements
• Experience planning and overseeing internal audit fieldwork and applying relevant standards
• Experience managing projects, budgets, resources and delivery milestones
• Experience acting as main or secondary client contact with senior stakeholders
• Strong knowledge of organizational risks, business processes and internal controls
• Evidence of producing clear reports and contributing to proposals or business development

• strong stakeholder relationship management
• coaching and knowledge sharing
• clear and persuasive communication
• internal audit standards (IIA) and Public Sector Internal Audit Standards
• governance and risk management frameworks
• audit planning, fieldwork oversight, and assurance reporting

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