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Managing Partner Jobs in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates at LanceSoft Middle East
Title: Managing Partner
Company: LanceSoft Middle East
Location: Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
We have an exciting opportunity for the role of Managing Partner / Director with our client in Abu Dhabi. Interested candidates are encouraged to send their CV to [email protected]
Job Title :-Managing Partner / Director Managing Partner / Director
Contract duration :- 12 months
Location :- Abu Dhabi
The contractor will be acting as Advisor – Governance, Risk Management & Internal Audit. Following is an overview of responsibilities, required skills and competencies, subject to final alignment with the client at the start of the assignment.
Role Purpose
- The Advisor – Governance, Risk Management & Internal Audit serves as a strategic advisor to the senior leadership on matters relating to governance, enterprise risk management, and internal audit oversight.
- The role is responsible for strengthening governance structures, establishing risk management and compliance practices, and transforming internal audit into a risk-based, value-driven function aligned with international best practices and UAE federal governance requirements.
- The Advisor will also lead special reviews, strategic assessments, and ministerial initiatives aimed at enhancing transparency, accountability, and operational performance across the Ministry.
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic Advisory
- Provide independent advice to senior leadership on governance, risk management, internal control, and assurance matters.
- Support in strengthening institutional governance, accountability, and risk oversight mechanisms.
- Conduct independent assessments, strategic reviews, and special assignments requested by senior leadership.
- Provide insights on emerging risks, policy implementation risks, and operational vulnerabilities affecting the Ministry.
2. Internal Audit Function Establishment & Transformation
- Lead the design, establishment, and development of the Ministry’s Internal Audit function.
- Develop the Internal Audit Charter, methodology, policies, and procedures aligned with IIA Standards and UAE government requirements.
- Transition the function toward a Risk-Based Internal Audit (RBIA) approach, ensuring audit plans are aligned with the Ministry’s strategic and operational risks.
- Develop annual and multi-year internal audit plans based on risk prioritization.
- Oversee internal audit engagements and reviews to evaluate governance, internal controls, and operational effectiveness.
- Provide assurance to leadership on control environment maturity and risk mitigation effectiveness.
3. Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Framework Development
- Design and implement a comprehensive Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework across the Ministry.
- Establish risk governance structures, including risk committees and risk ownership mechanisms.
- Develop risk management policies, procedures, and risk registers across departments.
- Facilitate risk identification, assessment, and mitigation processes aligned with international standards (e.g., ISO 31000).
- Implement risk reporting mechanisms for executive leadership and the Minister.
- Support integration of risk management into strategic planning and decision-making processes.
4. Governance Framework Strengthening
- Develop and implement governance frameworks, policies, and oversight mechanisms to enhance institutional effectiveness.
- Review existing governance practices and recommend improvements aligned with global governance standards and UAE government frameworks.
- Support development of committees, oversight structures, and reporting protocols.
- Promote transparency, accountability, and ethical conduct across the Ministry.
5. Risk Culture & Organizational Capability Building
- Lead initiatives to embed a risk-aware culture across the Ministry.
- Deliver risk management awareness programs, workshops, and training for leadership and staff.
- Support departments in implementing risk management practices within their operations.
- Promote integration of risk and control thinking into daily decision-making.
6. Special Projects & Ministerial Reviews
- Lead strategic reviews, diagnostics, and independent assessments on critical initiatives or programs within the Ministry.
- Conduct special investigations or performance reviews as directed by the senior leadership
- Provide independent insights and recommendations to improve performance, governance, and operational efficiency.
- Support key ministerial initiatives requiring cross-departmental governance or oversight.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Risk Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field.
- Professional certifications such as ICAEW, CIA, CRMA, CISA, CPA, or equivalent.
- 10–15+ years of experience in governance, risk management, internal audit, or advisory roles.
- Experience working with the health sector, government entities, regulatory bodies, or large public sector organizations is highly desirable.
- Strong understanding of international governance and risk management frameworks (IIA, COSO, ISO 31000).
Key Competencies
Leadership & Strategy
- Strategic thinking and policy advisory
- Institutional governance expertise
- Executive decision support
Technical Competencies
• Healthcare Sector Advisory
• Governance and Enterprise Risk Management
• Internal Audit and Assurance
Must Have Skills
- Jordanian only
- Risk/IA experience
- Risk Management / Internal Audit experience
- Health Sector experience
- Has 14+ years of experience
Interested candidates should send their CV along with the following details:
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