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Governance and Operational Specialist, Riyadh

Location:  Riyadh
Other locations:  Primary Location Only
Salary: Competitive
Date:  Oct 21, 2025

Job description

Requisition ID:  1653960

In Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) within Assurance, we assist our clients to address the accounting and financial reporting challenges facing their business.  You will be part of a team that provides insight and services that accelerate analytics, decision-making and innovation to build a stronger and more efficient finance function. You will experience ongoing professional development through diverse experiences, world-class learning and individually tailored coaching.

That is how we develop outstanding leaders, who team up together, to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders, and in doing so, play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.

Sound interesting? Well, this is just the beginning. Because whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

The opportunity

Our FAAS practice is one of the fastest growing areas of our business.  As a result, we have a recruitment need for governance and operational specialist to join our team to support on services related to accounting projects in the public and private sector. The role will be based in Riyad

Your key responsibilities

  • Developing, implementing, and monitoring governance frameworks for public sector revenue optimization and financial operations.
  • Designing operating models and governance structures to enhance accountability and oversight.
  • Conducting risk assessments, compliance reviews, and internal control evaluations.
  • Preparing governance reports, dashboards, and presentations for senior stakeholders.
  • Advising on updates to regulatory and policy frameworks in alignment with national transformation goals.

Skills and attributes for success

  • Strong knowledge of governance, compliance, and risk management frameworks.
  • Analytical skills to evaluate large data sets and detect governance gaps.
  • Excellent report-writing and PowerPoint presentation skills.
  • Ability to design practical governance operating models and decision-making frameworks.
  • Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management capabilities

To qualify for the role, you must have

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, Law, or Public Administration.
  • Professional certification: CMA, CIA, or FMVA.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in governance or risk advisory, preferably in Big 4 firms.
  • Experience in designing and implementing operating models and compliance frameworks for government entities 

What we look for

We are interested in entrepreneurs who have the confidence to develop and promote a brand-new strategic vision both internally and externally. You will be business savvy with a passion for innovation as well as the motivation to create your own EY journey.

What we offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer:

  • Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next
  • Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
  • Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
  • Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

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