Governance Specialist – CEO Office | Reef Holding
We’re Hiring: Governance Specialist – CEO Office Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Job Type: Full-Time
About the Role:Reef Holding is seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Governance Specialist to join the CEO Office and support governance frameworks, compliance oversight, and operational excellence initiatives across the organization. This role plays a key part in strengthening governance practices, enhancing operational efficiency, and supporting executive decision-making across the business.
Key Responsibilities:• Develop, update, and maintain company policies, SOPs, delegation of authority matrices (DOA), and service level agreements (SLA).• Ensure governance documents are aligned with organizational structure and executive strategy.• Monitor compliance with approved policies and governance standards across departments.• Identify governance gaps and support strengthening internal controls and operational compliance.• Analyze operational processes and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency and governance effectiveness.• Support automation and digital governance initiatives using systems such as Microsoft Dynamics 365, Click Up, and Power BI.• Prepare executive-level reports covering compliance status, governance risks, KPIs, and operational performance.• Support executive and operational committees while tracking decisions and follow-up actions.
Qualifications:• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, Finance, Law, or a related field.• 3–6 years of experience in governance, compliance, internal control, operations, or management consulting.• Experience in retail, multi-entity organizations, or fast-paced operational environments is preferred.• Exposure to ERP systems and governance frameworks is an advantage.
Technical Skills:• Strong ability to develop policies, SOPs, and governance frameworks.• Solid understanding of internal control, risk management, compliance, and segregation of duties (SoD).• Advanced proficiency in Excel and Power Point.• Ability to analyze workflows and translate them into governance improvements.• Experience with digital workflow and reporting tools is a plus.
Personal Skills:• Strong analytical and structured thinking skills.• High attention to detail and executive-level reporting capability.• Strong follow-up and execution discipline.• Ability to work closely with executive leadership and handle sensitive matters.• Professional, proactive, and solution-oriented mindset.
Why Join Us? At Reef Holding, we are committed to strengthening governance excellence and operational efficiency across our businesses. Join a team that values structure, accountability, and continuous improvement while contributing directly to executive-level initiatives and organizational growth.