Senior Risk & Compliance Lead - UAE Operations

shortlistd.io; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client, a US-headquartered oilfield technology manufacturer, seeks a Senior Risk & Compliance Specialist in Abu Dhabi to lead regional risk and compliance efforts. You will conduct site reviews, test ICFR controls, review vendor agreements, and advise regional finance and operations teams on internal controls and anti-corruption regulations.

Travel about 30-40% to regional and international sites and support SAP-based control implementations and SoD/user access reviews across international

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline.
• 2–4 years in internal audit, external audit, risk advisory, or internal controls in Big 4 or equivalent.
• Hands-on experience in internal controls testing (ICFR) and testing documentation.
• Strong knowledge of IT controls, business systems, and process flows.
• Excellent English communication skills.
• Must reside in the UAE.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute site reviews across international entities, including inventory counts, accrual reviews, and control testing.
• Test financial and operational controls (ICFR) and document findings with remediation actions.
• Conduct compliance reviews of customer, vendor, and sales agent agreements.
• Assist with SAP controls reviews, SoD, and user access management across regional units.
• Support FCPA and Anti-Bribery risk assessments and third-party due diligence.
• Participate in regional risk assessments and track remediation plans.
• Serve as the day-to-day compliance and internal controls advisor for regional operations and finance.
• Travel approximately 30–40% across regional and international sites.

Skills

IT controls testing

ICFR / audit reporting

English communication

Audit coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

Job description

Our client, a US-headquartered oilfield technology manufacturer, seeks a Senior Risk & Compliance Specialist in Abu Dhabi to lead regional risk and compliance efforts. You will conduct site reviews, test ICFR controls, review vendor agreements, and advise regional finance and operations teams on internal controls and anti-corruption regulations.

Travel about 30-40% to regional and international sites and support SAP-based control implementations and SoD/user access reviews across international