Governance analyst

About our client:Our Client operates in the Oil and Energy industry, with its headquarters rooted strongly in Saudi Arabia. It has its branches spread to more than 50 countries, providing employment to more than 68,500 people all over the world. They fall under the Fortune 500 Companies. They are one of the world’s largest oil producers. They are constantly growing by creating new technologies through its Research and Development efforts and branch into new business lines through Investments and Acquisitions.Role Description:Our client is a world leader in integrated energy and chemicals, their offices in Europe support a wide range of activities from facilitating the safe and reliable delivery of energy to customers around the globe, to pushing for breakthroughs in research and innovation.Responsibilities:Support the development and continuous improvement of the governance framework for the Group.Act as the custodian of the governance framework, including Management Guide, Office Manual and all committee charters across the group and lead periodical reviews of governance framework documents.Maintain Finance’s policies and procedures in line with Group governance framework.Support internal stakeholders for governance, control and other policies and procedures review and update.Verifying decision-making and risk-taking procedures, in the form of limits (tolerances), by management, and defined in accordance with risk appetite, are strictly complied with.Maintain detailed knowledge of the various governing agreements to ensure the Group processes are following the governance framework.Become a focal point of contact for the company while aligning with internal (management and working level) and external (parent company and other affiliates) stakeholders regarding governance issues.Administer the Enterprise Risk Management and Anti-Fraud Management programs.Identify Corporate Governance issues, coordinate input from across the company (i.e. Legal, Finance, etc.), and develop recommendations on how the issues should be addressed.Ensure alignment of policies with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.Maintain and develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders.Assist in ad hoc tasks relative to Governance and/or Risk.Assist with coordination of and provide support to internal audits and ensure adequate and timely follow-up.Prepare presentations and reports for internal and external stakeholder engagements.Support the Governance, Risk and Controlling throughout the group.Perform periodical tasks relating to the function (reconciliation, reporting, and review).Assist with the coordination of Internal Audit.Maintain Internal Control documentation in the best order.Requirements:Bachelor (or Master degree) in Accounting, Law or a related governance and compliance field;Minimum of 8 years of experience in a relevant international corporate governance positions.Big 4 experience is a mustStrong understanding of governance planning and monitoringStrong stakeholders focus and quality orientation.Continuous improvement mindset.Excellent in both analytical and conceptual thinking.Effective written communication skills – prepare documents and reports that are easily understood, gather data, and prepare analysis and recommendations.Excellent time management and self-management of own workload.Experience of compliance reporting and corporate governance including development and reviewing policy and regulatory changeAn understanding of risk management frameworks, identifying and managing risk and related controls.