Government Relations Senior Specialist

About the Role

Keeta is seeking a Government Relations Senior Specialist to join our team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role involves managing and overseeing all government-related procedures for company formation and operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and supporting business setup and development activities. The specialist will also be responsible for resolving issues related to government platforms and corporate accounts.

Key Responsibilities

The primary responsibilities of this role include:

1. Government Relations & Certifications:

   • Coordinate with various government entities including the Ministry of Investment (MISA), Ministry of Commerce (MC), Saudi Organization for Chartered Accountants (SBC), Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA), MODON (Saudi Industrial Property Authority), Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MOL), Qiwa Platform, General Organization for Social Insurance (GOSI), Mudad Platform, Ministry of Interior (MOI), Muqeem Platform, Balady Platform (BALADY) for municipal licensing, renewals, and modifications, and the General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) for residency permits (Iqama), visa issuance, and sponsorship transfers.
   • Follow up on document attestations from relevant authorities such as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Chambers of Commerce, and Embassies.
   • Resolve issues related to company accounts on platforms including Muqeem, Qiwa, GOSI, Balady, and Jawazat.
   • Conduct frequent visits to government offices to resolve inquiries, violations, or account-related problems.

2. Business Setup & Development:

   • Execute company formation procedures, including documentation, legal coordination, and official submissions.
   • Support contract processing with external entities related to business setup.
   • Understand Saudization requirements and manage profession changes in line with company activity and Nitaqat classification.
   • Prepare periodic reports on licensing and registration status.

3. Customs Clearance:

   • Coordinate with customs authorities for import/export operations.
   • Follow up on customs clearance procedures and ensure documentation compliance.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates for this role should possess 5-10 years of relevant experience in government relations or a similar field. A strong understanding of Saudi regulatory requirements and government platforms is essential.

Work Environment

This role requires frequent visits to various government offices and external entities as part of daily operations.

Application Process

We invite qualified candidates to apply for this position.