Client of PER · Abu Dhabi, AE
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About our client Our client is a global leading global investment organisation, recognised for its strong track record in innovation, excellence, and long-term value creation. As part of its ongoing evolution, the firm s Group Audit & Assurance (GA&A) function is undergoing a significant transformation to become more data-driven, technology-enabled, and insight-led. As a result of this, the firm is seeking to hire a Transformation Specialist to play a key role in this journey, driving operational excellence, automation, and continuous improvement across the function. What the job involves This is a high-impact transformation role focused on modernising GA&A operations. Within the role, you will work closely with senior stakeholders to redesign processes, embed automation, and enhance data-driven decision-making across the function. Leading the enhancement and automation of budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance Designing and implementing dashboards and reporting solutions Identifying and delivering process improvements to reduce manual effort and increase efficiency Supporting the development and optimisation of the Audit Management System Driving the adoption of AI, automation, and analytics initiatives Partnering with stakeholders across audit, finance, and technology to embed sustainable data governance and reporting practices Contributing to broader strategic initiatives Who we are looking for Proven experience in process redesign, automation, or business transformation, ideally within audit or finance Experience working within investment management would be advantageous Strong analytical capabilities, with experience in financial analysis, performance reporting, or management information Experience developing dashboards or working with BI and reporting tools Ability to translate business requirements into practical, scalable, and well-controlled solutions Exposure to audit systems or GRC platforms Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders Professional qualification in Lean Six Sigma would be advantageous