Compliance & Control Consultant

CareerFirst Company; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

CareerFirst Company is seeking a seasoned Compliance & Control Consultant with 8+ years of experience to design comprehensive control programs and deliver strategic reporting to senior management.

In this role you will develop assessment checklists, oversee advanced monitoring, and perform root-cause analyses of non-compliance to prevent recurrence.

You will champion regulatory alignment, strengthen internal controls, and collaborate with executives to drive risk-based improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Law, Business Administration, Accounting, Governance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in Compliance, Control, Governance, or Audit, with a strong background in a consultative or senior capacity.
• Expert knowledge in designing regulatory frameworks and compliance policies.
• Advanced analytical mindset for risk and control assessment.
• Exceptional executive reporting and presentation skills.
• Strategic problem-solving and critical thinking.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop robust compliance and control frameworks aligned with regulatory standards.
• Develop and optimize operational and field inspection checklists.
• Oversee advanced monitoring, inspection, and review programs.
• Conduct root cause analysis on violations and gaps to prevent recurrence.
• Evaluate effectiveness of internal controls and identify vulnerabilities.
• Draft and present executive control reports with risk indicators and findings.

Skills

Regulatory frameworks

Compliance policies

Risk assessment

Executive reporting

Presentation skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Law, Business Administration, Accounting, Governance

Job description

Role Summary:

We are seeking a seasoned Compliance & Control Consultant with 8+ years of experience. In this role, you will be responsible for designing comprehensive control programs, developing assessment checklists, evaluating internal control effectiveness, analyzing non-compliance patterns, and delivering strategic reporting to senior management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Compliance & Control Program Design: Architect and develop robust compliance and control frameworks aligned with regulatory standards and industry best practices.
• Checklist Development: Design, update, and optimize operational and field inspection checklists to ensure thorough and standardized evaluations.
• Control Execution: Oversee and execute advanced monitoring, inspection, and review programs to assess operational adherence.
• Non-Compliance Analysis: Conduct deep-dive root cause analysis on identified violations and compliance gaps to prevent recurrence.
• Control Effectiveness Assessment: Evaluate the efficiency and adequacy of existing internal controls, identifying vulnerabilities and recommending enhancements.
• Strategic Reporting: Draft and present comprehensive executive and periodic control reports, highlighting risk indicators, key findings, and actionable recommendations.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Law, Business Administration, Accounting, Governance, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in Compliance, Control, Governance, or Audit, with a strong background in a consultative or senior capacity.
• Technical Skills:
• Expert knowledge in designing regulatory frameworks and compliance policies.
• Advanced analytical mindset for risk and control assessment.
• Exceptional executive reporting and presentation skills.
• Core Competencies:
• Strategic problem-solving and critical thinking.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.