Compliance Specialist

Job description / Role

Company:
Our client work was established in 1974. They work in all phases of Oil & Gas; including drilling and production operations, transport, etc.

They are looking to recruit a Compliance Specialist to be based in Qatar

Duties & Responsibilities:
Contribute to discussions on new business activities providing compliance expertise and advice ensuring regulatory requirements can be met and dealing with conflicts of interest.
Provide regular training to employees on compliance matters, including internal policies and procedures, the application of standards and guidelines, and relevant laws and regulatory requirements, promoting and enhancing a strong compliance culture.
Provide essential input as a senior member of management and credibly challenge the management of current issues and the development and implementation of strategy.
As a senior member of the CFO team, assist in the recruitment, coaching and development of direct and indirect reports
Identify & drive improvement initiatives to reduce duplication and achieve simplification and standardisation, where possible
Represent the company , where applicable with third parties (e.g. regulatory authorities, asset/venture partners) to maintain and enhance the company relationships, visibility and reputation.

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience:
Recognised professional qualification (e.g. CA), university degree (covering accounting, finance, law and tax) or equivalent
At least 10 years knowledge and experience of best practice compliance management and governance frameworks, methodologies and emerging practice
Knowledge of energy investment projects and investments
Proven analytical and communication skills
Strong cultural awareness and proven ability to operate, lead and influence in culturally diverse environment
A ‘can do’ attitude and ability to perform in difficult situations

About the Company

Propel Consult delivers a service in step with the needs of both our client companies and candidates. Our ability to add value to all levels of recruitment stems from our wholehearted belief in providing a professional service to both parties. We have built relationships with many leading indigenous and mulitnational organisations throughout the Middle East and internationally in countries such as UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait, Egypt and many more. Concentrating our resources has created 5 distinct specialist divisions:

• Banking & Finance
• Human Resources
• Oil & Gas
• Construction
• Architecture & Engineering