Senior SAP GRC Consultant Risk & Compliance

Senior SAP GRC Consultant Risk & Compliance

Saudi Arabia Remote B2B Salary: negotiable

For our Client, a well-established and fast-growing technology consulting firm based in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, delivering enterprise-grade IT solutions to major clients across sectors such as energy, finance, and government, we are currently looking for an experienced Senior SAP GRC Consultant to join long-term digital transformation initiatives.

This role involves leading SAP GRC (Governance, Risk & Compliance) implementations and advisory projects. You will work closely with internal security, audit, and compliance teams, supporting risk management and regulatory alignment across complex SAP environments.

Resposibilities

SAP GRC Implementation & Configuration

Lead or actively participate in the implementation, configuration, and optimisation of SAP GRC modules, particularly Risk Management (RM) and Process Control (PC).

Risk Assessment & Management

Develop and implement the organisation's risk management framework within SAP GRC, defining risk appetite, owners, and responsibilities.

Identify, assess, and prioritise risks across SAP business processes, including operational, financial, IT, and compliance risks.

Design and implement risk mitigation strategies and controls, defining and tracking mitigating controls within the GRC system.

Perform qualitative and quantitative risk analyses to understand the likelihood and impact of potential risks.

Monitor data in real-time, leveraging automated risk monitoring functionalities.

Audit & Compliance

Conduct audits and reviews to assess the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management practices, and governance processes, verifying compliance with regulations, policies, and procedures.

Provide support during statutory and SOX audits, gathering evidence and preparing documentation required for compliance reporting.

Assess the design and operating effectiveness of IT General Controls (ITGCs) and business controls supporting financial processes.

Investigate and respond to audit findings, assisting in the development and validation of remediation plans.

Ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and IT controls, including the implementation of Automated Control Monitoring (ACM) functionality where applicable.

Reporting & Analytics

Generate reports and dashboards to provide insights into risk exposure, control effectiveness, and compliance status for management and stakeholders.

Collaboration & Communication

Work closely with business stakeholders, functional teams, IT security, and auditors to align risk and compliance efforts with business objectives.

Provide training and support to business users, GRC owners, approvers, and mitigation reviewers on their responsibilities within the GRC framework.

Process Improvement

Continually assess and enhance existing GRC processes to support the ongoing evolution of the Risk and Control Matrix (RCM).

Promote a proactive risk and control culture across the organisation.

Requirments

810 years of technology consulting experience in SAP GRC Process Control (PC) and Risk Management (RM), including end-to-end implementation projects.

Proven experience in leading or actively participating in critical client engagements focused on SAP GRC PC & RM solutions.

Strong client-facing communication skills able to gather and clarify requirements, manage expectations, report task status, and escalate risks or dependencies effectively.

At least 46 years of experience in a lead or managerial role on SAP GRC implementation projects.

Ability to define and execute unit tests, integration tests, and regression test scripts to validate end-to-end business scenarios.

Proficient in identifying and resolving complex functional issues/bugs during implementation, testing, and post-go-live support.

Hands-on experience in overseeing the full lifecycle of SAP GRC PC & RM, including design, development, integration, reporting, and daily ticket resolution.

Experience working with clients in the Saudi Arabian public sector is a strong plus.

Our Client offers

Opportunity to work for a reputable SAP partner delivering high-impact projects across the public and enterprise sectors

Participation in strategic SAP programs, including GRC, Security, Analytics, and S/4HANA transformation

Cooperation based on a B2B contract with competitive rates

Possibility of long-term collaboration, including transition to permanent/retained role

Optional relocation to Saudi Arabia

Exposure to complex, regulated SAP environments and modern technology stacks (e.g. SAC, BTP)

Professional and multicultural work environment

Projects with global visibility and real business impact

Respectful collaboration with experienced consultants and solution architects

Access to continuous learning, mentoring, and knowledge sharing