Government Relations Senior Specialist

Keeta; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Keeta, based in Riyadh, seeks a seasoned Government Relations professional to manage regulatory procedures for company formation and operations. You will ensure compliance with Saudi authorities and resolve issues on platforms like BALADY and Jawazat.

You will oversee business setup, licensing, Saudization alignment, and periodic reporting, while coordinating with ministries, GOSI, MOI, and customs. Regular visits to government offices and external entities are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Law, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in government relations or business setup.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi government systems and platforms, including BALADY and Jawazat.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Fluent in Arabic and English; excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Willingness to visit government offices and external entities frequently.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with government entities and manage licensing, renewals, and modifications.
• Follow up on attestations and resolve account issues on government platforms.
• Visit government offices to resolve inquiries and violations.
• Execute company formation procedures and support external contract processing.
• Understand Saudization requirements and manage profession changes.
• Prepare periodic reports on licensing and registration status.
• Coordinate customs clearance and ensure documentation compliance.

Skills

Govt Relations

Business Setup

Compliance Knowledge

Arabic & English

Communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

To manage and follow up on all government-related procedures for company formation and operations, ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, support business setup and development activities, and resolve issues related to government platforms and corporate accounts.

1. Government Relations & Certifications

• Coordinate with government entities including: 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): Manage municipal licensing, renewals, and modifications based on business activity General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat): Handle all matters related to residency permits (Iqama), visa issuance, sponsorship transfers, and other labor-related services
• Follow up on document attestations from relevant authorities (e.g., Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Chambers of Commerce, Embassies)
• Resolve issues related to company accounts on platforms such as Muqeem, Qiwa, GOSI, Balady, and Jawazat
• Visit 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
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Law, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in government relations or business setup
• Strong knowledge of Saudi government systems and platforms, including BALADY and Jawazat
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Fluent in Arabic and English (spoken and written)
• Excellent communication and coordination skills
• Strong problem-solving abilities and decision-making under pressure
• Requires frequent visits to government offices and external entities