Senior Risk & Compliance Specialist

Our client is a US-headquartered, fast-growing oilfield technology manufacturer expanding its risk and compliance function into the Eastern Hemisphere. We are seeking a Senior Risk & Compliance Specialist based in Abu Dhabi to lead that effort locally. Reporting directly to the US-based Senior Director of Enterprise Risk Management, this role is responsible for conducting on-site operational and financial control reviews, supporting compliance with internal policies and anti-corruption regulations, and serving as a trusted advisory partner to regional finance and operational teams.

• Plan and execute site reviews across international entities, including inventory counts/observations, accrual reviews, process walkthroughs, and internal control testing.
• Test financial and operational controls (ICFR), clearly document audit findings, and agree on practical remediation actions with local management.
• Conduct compliance reviews of customer, vendor, and sales agent agreements.
• Support ongoing enterprise system rollouts by assessing controls, segregation of duties (SoD), and user access management across international business units with a focus on SAP.
• Support FCPA and Anti-Bribery & Corruption risk assessments, third-party due diligence, and related fieldwork in the region.
• Participate in regional risk assessments and track international risks and remediation plans.
• Act as the primary day-to-day compliance and internal controls advisor for regional operations and finance teams.
• Travel approximately 30-40% across regional and international operating sites.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• 2-4 years of experience in internal audit, external audit, risk advisory, or internal controls within a Big 4 or comparable professional services firm (or equivalent in-house corporate controls).
• Hands-on experience in internal controls testing (ICFR) and testing documentation.
• Strong working knowledge of business systems, IT controls, and process flows.
• Excellent English communication skills.
• Must currently reside in the UAE.
• Preferred:
  Hands-on experience with SAP controls reviews, user access, segregation of duties, or system implementation/migrations; oilfield services or manufacturing industry experience; professional qualification such as CPA, CIA, ACCA, or CA.