Governance Risk & Compliance, (D1-D2)

Senior Consultant – Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)

Role Introduction:

The Senior Consultant will play an integral role within KPMG Saudi Arabia’s Governance, Risk & Compliance Services (GRCS) team, supporting management in the delivery and execution of complex engagements spanning internal audit, governance reviews, enterprise risk management (ERM), compliance assessments, and risk transformation projects. This role demands a balance of technical expertise, project management capability, and client interaction skills to ensure all engagements meet the firm’s quality standards and align with the latest developments in governance and risk frameworks issued by bodies such as the IIA and COSO.

Job Purpose:

Support Managers and Directors in delivering multi‑workstream GRC engagements across Saudi Arabia, overseeing junior staff, reviewing deliverables, and contributing to engagement economics, resourcing, and quality standards. The role includes leading sections of projects, performing advanced control reviews, and ensuring alignment with global best practices and KPMG’s methodology.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and coordinate engagement fieldwork, ensuring tasks are delivered on schedule and in accordance with engagement scope.

• Review RCMs, audit reports, ERM deliverables, and testing outputs for accuracy, completeness, and alignment with control objectives.

• Coordinate project economics—tracking revenue, utilization, and resourcing while maintaining accurate dashboards and reports.

• Support business development efforts through proposal drafting, client meetings, and industry research.

• Incorporate IIA global internal audit standards, COSO risk frameworks, and Saudi regulatory requirements into engagement methodologies.

• Perform targeted risk assessments and recommend enhancements to governance structures and control frameworks.

• Ensure full QRM compliance, including independence checks, documentation quality, and methodology adherence.

Preferred Saudi Arabia Experience:

• Experience in KSA government, semi‑government, and regulated sectors.

• Understanding of Saudi regulatory bodies: SAMA, CMA, GOSI, ZATCA, and the Insurance Authority.

Qualifications & Skills:

• 6–8 years of experience in GRC, Internal Audit, or ERM.

• Bachelor’s degree; CIA, CISA, or CPA preferred.

• Strong supervisory skills, ability to guide junior staff, and communicate effectively with clients.

• Proficiency in MS Office, audit management software, and data visualization tools.