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About the Role

REEF GROUP is seeking a Governance Specialist to join the CEO Office in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This role is central to developing and overseeing governance frameworks, ensuring organizational compliance, and driving operational excellence. The Governance Specialist will play a key part in strengthening governance practices, enhancing operational efficiency, and providing critical support for executive decision-making.

This full-time position offers an opportunity to contribute directly to executive-level initiatives and organizational growth within a dynamic environment. The role involves ensuring governance documents align with the organizational structure and executive strategy, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and maintain company policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Delegation of Authority (DOA) matrices, and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Ensure all governance documents are consistently aligned with the current organizational structure and overarching executive strategy.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with approved policies and established governance standards across all relevant departments.
• Proactively identify governance gaps and support the strengthening of internal controls and operational compliance measures.
• Analyze existing operational processes to identify areas for improvement and recommend enhancements to boost efficiency and governance effectiveness.
• Support the implementation and integration of automation and digital governance initiatives, leveraging systems such as Microsoft Dynamics 365, ClickUp, and Power BI.
• Prepare detailed, executive-level reports covering compliance status, identified governance risks, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and overall operational performance.
• Provide support to executive and operational committees, tracking decisions and ensuring follow-up actions are completed.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, Finance, Law, or a closely related field.
• A minimum of 3 to 6 years of progressive experience in governance, compliance, internal control, operations, or management consulting.
• Previous experience within the retail sector, multi-entity organizations, or fast-paced operational environments is highly preferred.
• Exposure to Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and established governance frameworks is considered an advantage.

Required Skills

• Proficiency in developing and maintaining company policies, SOPs, and comprehensive governance frameworks.
• A solid understanding of internal control principles, risk management methodologies, compliance requirements, and Segregation of Duties (SoD).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint for data analysis and executive reporting.
• The ability to analyze complex workflows and translate them into actionable governance improvements.
• Experience with digital workflow and reporting tools is beneficial.
• Strong analytical and structured thinking capabilities.
• High attention to detail and the ability to produce executive-level reports.
• Excellent follow-up skills and strong execution discipline.
• The capacity to work closely and effectively with executive leadership and handle sensitive matters with discretion.
• A professional, proactive, and solution-oriented mindset.

Work Environment and Location

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, within the CEO Office.