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About the Corporate Governance Specialist Role

Maharah Human Resources is seeking a Corporate Governance Specialist to join their team in Saudi Arabia. This full-time position requires a professional with 2-5 years of experience in corporate governance, particularly for companies listed on the Saudi Exchange (Tadawul). The role is crucial for supporting the implementation, monitoring, and enhancement of the company's corporate governance framework, ensuring full compliance with regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain the corporate governance framework in alignment with Capital Market Authority (CMA) Corporate Governance Regulations and the Saudi Companies Law.
• Review and update governance policies, procedures, charters, and delegation of authority documents.
• Ensure adherence to governance requirements specific to listed companies.
• Monitor regulatory updates from the CMA, Tadawul, and other relevant authorities.
• Coordinate Board of Directors and Board Committee meetings, including preparing agendas, board packs, minutes, and resolutions.
• Maintain governance records and official corporate documentation.
• Track the implementation of Board and Committee resolutions.
• Ensure compliance with CMA disclosure and reporting obligations.
• Support the preparation and review of governance disclosures within the Annual Report.
• Coordinate regulatory filings and respond to governance-related inquiries from regulatory bodies.
• Conduct governance compliance assessments and gap analyses.
• Provide governance advice to executive management and business units.
• Promote governance awareness throughout the organization.
• Support initiatives for governance improvement and maturity assessments.
• Assist in developing governance Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and reporting dashboards.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Corporate Governance, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in corporate governance for listed companies in Saudi Arabia.
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Capital Market Authority (CMA) Corporate Governance Regulations
  • Saudi Companies Law
  • Tadawul Listing Rules
  • Corporate Governance Best Practices
• Demonstrated experience supporting Boards of Directors and Board Committees.
• Experience in preparing governance reports, disclosures, and board documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certification in Corporate Governance.
• A legal background or prior experience within Legal & Governance functions.
• Previous experience working within listed companies.