Senior Director - Controls & Reporting - Hospitality

Qiddiya Investment Company; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading entertainment and leisure firm in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Senior Director - Governance & Reporting. The successful candidate will lead governance control mechanisms, ensure compliance, and enhance reporting capabilities across diverse projects. Candidates should have over 20 years of experience in a related field and relevant degrees/certifications. This position offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.

Benefits

Comprehensive compensation and benefits package

Qualifications

• 20+ years of relevant experience in governance and reporting.
• Expertise in project controls and compliance.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement and oversee governance controls across projects.
• Lead preparation of project and operational reports.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures.
• Establish KPIs and reporting mechanisms for performance evaluation.
• Collaborate with teams on continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Governance controls

Reporting processes

Stakeholder engagement

Performance evaluation

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in finance, accounting, business administration

Certified Project Control Professional (CPCP)

Project Controls Certified Practitioner (PCCP)

Job description

Qiddiya Investment Company is at the forefront of transforming the entertainment and leisure landscape in Saudi Arabia, and we are looking for an exceptional leader to join our team as the Senior Director- Governance & Reporting, where you'll play a vital role in our development management team meeting initiatives across various projects in the dynamic hospitality sector. In this exciting position, you will be instrumental in establishing and maintaining robust governance control mechanisms and reporting processes that support sound decision-making and strategic objectives across our diverse projects. Your expertise will ensure that our governance project controls and reporting are aligned with the best practices, comply with internal processes and procedures requirements, ensuring that the departments are providing transparency and accountability in all our operations. You will lead a talented team while collaborating closely with various stakeholders to enhance reporting capabilities and drive organizational performance and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Implement, and oversee a comprehensive framework governance controls and reporting across all projects.
• Lead the preparation of insightful project and operational reports that inform management decisions and support strategic planning.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, processes and procedures, whilst maintaining the integrity of the business unit through regular reporting.
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and reporting mechanisms to evaluate project performance and alignment with organizational goals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement continuous improvement initiatives in governance and reporting processes.
• Managing production of monthly business unit reports and presenting them to the senior leadership team and stakeholder committees.
• Liaising with the internal stakeholders, contractors, designers, suppliers, etc.
• Managing data collection, benchmarking and reporting.
• Liaising with the central secretariat and governance teams to report on the performance of the hospitality business unit and ensure that the executive leadership is continually updated.
• Engage with senior management and stakeholders to present findings, insights, and recommendations based on analysis and reporting.
• Provide mentorship and training to staff to cultivate a culture of accountability and excellence in reporting.
• Assistance with risk management and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related construction industry field.
• Certified Project Control Professional (CPCP), Project Controls Certified Practitioner (PCCP), or equivalent.
• Minimum 20+ years of relevant experience.

Compensation and Benefits

Looking for efficiencies to improve service offering and finding better ways of working. Offering a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.