18 Controls Analyst jobs in Saudi Arabia

General Summary

The Analyst of Project Controls is part of the Centre of Excellence. The individual will support the Centre of Excellence in its strategic initiatives including compliance with the Stage Gate templates and process, development process and procedures governance frameworks, and the Target Operating Model (TOM), aligning with Vision 2030 and Qiddiya’s objectives. Key duties will include general project support, presentation preparation, data entry and general administrative tasks.

• Support the COE in its strategic initiatives including compliance with the Stage Gate templates and process, development process and procedures governance frameworks, and the Target Operating Model (TOM).
• Compile data on the Stage Gate process and deliverable templates based on feedback from internal teams.
• Compile best practice templates for submission to knowledge management database.
• Draft or update templates as required for the Stage Gate.
• Support to format policies and procedures relating to Stage Gates e.g. governance, development policies, best practices.
• Support COE initiatives such as project tracking systems, development of dashboards and reporting mechanisms to monitor progress on key performance metrics, timelines, and budgets.
• Support ad hoc COE initiatives and projects.
• Preparing reports to update committees and management on Stage Gate process, data and COE initiatives.
• Support to draft guidance, manuals and updates for Stage Gate process and templates.

Bachelor degree in Construction, Project Management, Real Estate or any related field.

• At least 3 years experience in the corporate sector.
• Experience with office software and tools.
• Comfortable and adaptable working in a fluid, fast paced and challenging environment across different internal functions and stakeholders.
• Diligent and a willingness to learn.
• Arabic & English speaker – Written & Spoken.

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Financial Controls Lead to join our team I n this role you will get to support on a large-scale facility relocation and infrastructure development program in Riyadh.

Responsibilities:

• Lead all financial control activities for the relocation project, ensuring compliance with company policies and Saudi regulatory requirements.
• Oversee financial planning, forecasting, and reporting processes to ensure accuracy, transparency, and alignment with project objectives.
• Develop and implement monitoring systems to track budgets, cost variances, and expenditures across all project phases.
• Partner with Contracts, Project Managers, and Senior Management to evaluate financial risks, contract structures, and performance metrics.
• Provide clear financial insights and recommendations to support decision-making and corrective actions when needed.
• Ensure strong internal controls, compliance, and audit readiness throughout the project lifecycle.
• Foster collaboration and teamwork across Finance, Project, and Contract Management teams.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field (advanced degree or certification preferred).
• 15+ years of experience in finance and project controls.
• Proven track record managing financial controls for complex, project-based work, ideally in engineering, construction, or relocation projects.
• Strong knowledge of various contract types and cost-control methodologies.
• Prior Middle East or Saudi Arabia project experience strongly preferred.
• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to work effectively as a leader and collaborator.

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We are supporting the launch of a
landmark confidential project
in Riyadh and are seeking an experienced
Executive Director of Financial Controls
to join the leadership team.

The Role

As Executive Director, you will oversee the financial control framework for this high-profile initiative, ensuring robust governance, compliance, and reporting standards across the project. You will lead on risk management, internal controls, and financial integrity, working closely with senior stakeholders to drive accountability and transparency.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and oversee the financial control strategy and governance framework.
• Lead compliance with international accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and audit processes.
• Develop and implement systems and processes to strengthen risk management and internal controls.
• Partner with executive leadership to provide insight, assurance, and financial stewardship.
• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing financial controls team.

The Candidate

We are looking for a senior finance leader with:

• Extensive experience in
  financial controls, audit, and governance
  at executive level.
• Proven track record in delivering financial leadership on
  large-scale or complex projects
  .
• Strong understanding of international standards, risk management, and compliance.
• Excellent stakeholder management and leadership skills.
• Previous experience in the Middle East is desirable but not essential.

The Opportunity

This is a chance to play a pivotal role in one of the most ambitious and transformative projects in the region. The position offers a
unique platform to shape financial governance at scale
and contribute to a project of national and global significance.

General Summary

The Analyst of Project Controls is part of the Centre of Excellence. The individual will support the Centre of Excellence in its strategic initiatives including compliance with the Stage Gate templates and process, development process and procedures governance frameworks, and the Target Operating Model (TOM), aligning with Vision 2030 and Qiddiya’s objectives. Key duties will include general project support, presentation preparation, data entry and general administrative tasks.

1. Support the COE in its strategic initiatives including compliance with the Stage Gate templates and process, development process and procedures governance frameworks, and the Target Operating Model (TOM).
2. Compile data on the Stage Gate process and deliverable templates based on feedback from internal teams.
3. Compile best practice templates for submission to knowledge management database.
4. Draft or update templates as required for the Stage Gate.
5. Support to format policies and procedures relating to Stage Gates e.g. governance, development policies, best practices.
6. Support COE initiatives such as project tracking systems, development of dashboards and reporting mechanisms to monitor progress on key performance metrics, timelines, and budgets.
7. Support ad hoc COE initiatives and projects.
8. Preparing reports to update committees and management on Stage Gate process, data and COE initiatives.
9. Support to draft guidance, manuals and updates for Stage Gate process and templates.

Bachelor degree in Construction, Project Management, Real Estate or any related field.

• At least 1 years experience in the corporate sector.
• Experience with office software and tools.
• Comfortable and adaptable working in a fluid, fast paced and challenging environment across different internal functions and stakeholders.
• Diligent and a willingness to learn.
• Arabic & English speaker – Written & Spoken.

General Summary

The Analyst of Project Controls is part of the Centre of Excellence. The individual will support the Centre of Excellence in its strategic initiatives including compliance with the Stage Gate templates and process, development process and procedures governance frameworks, and the Target Operating Model (TOM), aligning with Vision 2030 and Qiddiya's objectives. Key duties will include general project support, presentation preparation, data entry and general administrative tasks.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1.    Support the COE in its strategic initiatives including compliance with the Stage Gate templates and process, development process and procedures governance frameworks, and the Target Operating Model (TOM).

2.    Compile data on the Stage Gate process and deliverable templates based on feedback from internal teams.

3.    Compile best practice templates for submission to knowledge management database.

4.    Draft or update templates as required for the Stage Gate.

5.    Support to format policies and procedures relating to Stage Gates e.g. governance, development policies, best practices.

6.    Support COE initiatives such as project tracking systems, development of dashboards and reporting mechanisms to monitor progress on key performance metrics, timelines, and budgets.

7.    Support ad hoc COE initiatives and projects.

8.    Preparing reports to update committees and management on Stage Gate process, data and COE initiatives.

9.    Support to draft guidance, manuals and updates for Stage Gate process and templates.

Qualifications

Bachelor degree in Construction, Project Management, Real Estate or any related field.

Professional Certifications

At least 1 years experience in the corporate sector.

Experience with office software and tools.

Comfortable and adaptable working in a fluid, fast paced and challenging environment across different internal functions and stakeholders.

Diligent and a willingness to learn.

Arabic & English speaker – Written & Spoken.

General Summary
The Analyst of Project Controls is part of the Centre of Excellence. The individual will support the Centre of Excellence in its strategic initiatives including compliance with the Stage Gate templates and process, development process and procedures governance frameworks, and the Target Operating Model (TOM), aligning with Vision 2030 and Qiddiya's objectives. Key duties will include general project support, presentation preparation, data entry and general administrative tasks.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Support the COE in its strategic initiatives including compliance with the Stage Gate templates and process, development process and procedures governance frameworks, and the Target Operating Model (TOM)
• Compile data on the Stage Gate process and deliverable templates based on feedback from internal teams
• Compile best practice templates for submission to knowledge management database
• Draft or update templates as required for the Stage Gate
• Support to format policies and procedures relating to Stage Gates e.g. governance, development policies, best practices
• Support COE initiatives such as project tracking systems, development of dashboards and reporting mechanisms to monitor progress on key performance metrics, timelines, and budgets
• Support ad hoc COE initiatives and projects
• Preparing reports to update committees and management on Stage Gate process, data and COE initiatives
• Support to draft guidance, manuals and updates for Stage Gate process and templates

Requirements
Qualifications
Bachelor degree in Construction, Project Management, Real Estate or any related field.

Professional Certifications

• At least 1 years experience in the corporate sector
• Experience with office software and tools
• Comfortable and adaptable working in a fluid, fast paced and challenging environment across different internal functions and stakeholders
• Diligent and a willingness to learn
• Arabic & English speaker - Written & Spoken

ASMO is a groundbreaking joint venture between DHL and Saudi Aramco. Inheriting DHL's logistics excellence and Saudi Aramco's extensive supply chain ecosystem, we are here to set a new benchmark and redefine the procurement and supply chain landscape, enabling growth.

ASMO aims to be operational in 2025 and provide reliable end-to-end integrated procurement and supply chain services for companies across the industrial, energy, chemical, and petrochemical sectors. Our focus customers in the short term will be Saudi Aramco and its Affiliates. In the long term, all the industrial sectors within Saudi Arabia aim to reach the MENA region.

Objective:

The role holder is responsible for the implementation of controls of compliance policies and procedures, periodically reviewing implemented controls, and assisting the Financial Compliance / Tax Manager in monitoring adherence to financial legal and regulatory requirements. The role holder is also responsible for highlighting tax & compliance misalignments or potential risks for ASMO, and providing recommendations on the proper course of action with regard to compliance matters.

General Responsibilities:

• Assist in implementing and executing the internal compliance system.
• Conduct self-assessment of executed internal controls.
• Recommend remediation to failed controls.
• Assist in the preparation of reports to management and shareholders' governance bodies about the results of self-assessments.
• Assess and identify high risk accounts requiring Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), referring them to Legal function, following approval from direct supervisor, to assess for prior financial foul play offences when required.
• Make recommendations to consider internal stakeholders of decisions to file or not file suspicious activity reports, as appropriate; ensure complete documentation is secured and maintained as required by financial regulators.
• Ensure that deadlines for all financial compliance related report submissions are met.
• Monitor account transactions through the use of various reports/statements and referring to internal stakeholders to provide guidance when required.
• Assist in VAT, Tax, and Zakat returns preparation and filing including Transfer Pricing Requirements.
• Manage VAT and Tax Consultancy Contracts.
• Manage the accurate calculation of tax payment dues for the various sectors and special purpose finance vehicles where applicable.
• Conduct development and implementation of the organization Zakat & tax plans, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements as per external auditors requirements.
• Prepare compliance manuals and related policy guidelines and supports in conducting annual reviews on the same.
• Support in resolving queries or issues raised by auditors or relevant regulatory authorities.
• Support HR function in developing and facilitating training initiatives and programs related to compliance to ensure that employees are educated about the latest compliance procedures and practices.
• Recommend training and development interventions for team members to build their capabilities.
• Contribute to the identification of opportunities for the continuous improvement of systems, processes and practices to increase productivity and operational efficiency.
• Implement all relevant Department's policies, processes, procedures and instructions so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner.
• Contribute to the preparation of timely and accurate reports to meet departmental requirements, policies and standards.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or equivalent from a recognized and accredited university is required
• CFA / CISI / ACCA preferred
• Demonstrated proficiency in oral and written English
• 5 years' experience in the same Field.

Overview

JASARA PMC is looking for a motivated Risk Analyst to join our esteemed team. In this role, you will be a crucial part of our efforts to manage risks across various infrastructure projects, contributing to our mission to deliver outstanding social infrastructure programs in Saudi Arabia as part of a joint venture with the Public Investment Fund (PIF), Jacobs, and Saudi Aramco. You will engage with project teams and stakeholders to identify, assess, and mitigate risks effectively, ensuring that our projects meet their objectives while adhering to the Kingdom's Vision 2030.

• Assist in conducting risk assessments and identifying potential risks affecting projects
• Support the development of risk management plans and strategies
• Conduct data analysis to evaluate risk likelihood and impact
• Collaborate with various departments to collect risk-related information
• Prepare risk reports and presentations for management review
• Monitor and track risk management activities and effectiveness
• Participate in risk management workshops and meetings

• Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field
• 5 years of experience in risk analysis, project management, or a similar role
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
• Effective written and verbal communication abilities
• Capability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
• Familiarity with risk management frameworks and tools is a plus
• Fluency in English; knowledge of Arabic is an advantage