Director, Federations Accounting, Financial Audit & Forensics (1202)📣 Job Ad
| Contract Type | Full-time | |
| Workplace type | On-site | |
| Location | Riyadh |
About the Role
Team Saudi is seeking a Director, Federations Accounting, Financial Audit & Forensics to lead and oversee financial accounting, audit oversight, and forensic review activities across sports federations. This role is essential for ensuring transparency, accuracy, and financial integrity in alignment with SOPC’s governance expectations. The Director will ensure federations maintain compliant accounting practices, produce reliable financial statements, and adhere to robust financial controls. This position also directs targeted audits and forensic examinations to address irregularities, strengthen accountability, and support sound financial decision-making. The Director will serve as the primary financial governance partner for federations, providing expertise, oversight, and corrective guidance to elevate financial performance and integrity across the national sports ecosystem. The role is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and is a full-time position.
Key Responsibilities
- Establish and oversee a unified accounting framework for federations to ensure consistency, transparency, and compliance with financial standards.
- Review monthly and annual federation financial statements, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and alignment with national/international reporting requirements.
- Monitor accounting entries, budget adherence, spending patterns, and financial controls to identify risks, inefficiencies, or irregularities.
- Support federations in resolving accounting discrepancies, strengthening their internal financial processes, and enhancing reporting quality.
- Provide periodic financial analysis and insights to SOPC/Federations Leadership on federation performance, financial exposures, and improvement opportunities.
- Lead the planning and execution of financial audits for federations, ensuring audit coverage reflects risk profiles and organizational priorities.
- Direct audit fieldwork, documentation, and evaluation of internal controls, ensuring alignment with national/international auditing standards.
- Review audit findings to identify systemic issues, control weaknesses, and financial governance gaps requiring remediation.
- Provide SOPC/Federations leadership with consolidated audit insights, including themes, risks, and areas requiring enhanced oversight.
- Direct forensic reviews and special investigations into suspected fraud, misconduct, improper spending, conflict-of-interest concerns, or other financial irregularities across federations.
- Monitor financial data, transactions, contracts, and supporting documentation to identify red flags, root causes, and accountability gaps.
- Ensure the development of evidence-based findings and reports that support decision-making, disciplinary action, and risk mitigation.
- Recommend strengthened financial controls, process improvements, and behavioral safeguards to reduce the recurrence of financial misconduct.
- Serve as the primary financial liaison between federations and SOPC, ensuring clear guidance, consistent expectations, and timely issue resolution.
- Coordinate with Finance, Legal, GRC, Procurement, and Internal Audit to align oversight activities and support federations in meeting financial obligations.
Qualifications and Experience
- A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in financial accounting, audit, and forensic investigations.
- Demonstrated experience in establishing and overseeing accounting frameworks and financial controls.
- Proven ability to lead and execute financial audits and forensic reviews.
- Experience in stakeholder engagement and serving as a financial liaison.
- Familiarity with national and international financial reporting and auditing standards.
Required Skills
- Financial Accounting
- Audit Oversight
- Forensic Review
- Financial Integrity
- Financial Statements
- Financial Controls
- Financial Audits
- Forensic Investigations
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Financial Liaison
Work Environment and Company Culture
Team Saudi is committed to creating a safe, supportive, and empowering environment for its athletes and employees. The company values integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to maintaining a safe and respectful workplace where everyone is protected, valued, and given fair opportunities to thrive.
Requirements
- Requires +10 Years experience
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