Compliance Officer

Job description / Role

Compliance Officer - Abu Dhabi - UAE National

The role of a compliance officer is undoubtedly critical to the maintenance of integrity within the business. It is the first line of defence against fraud and money laundering.

Client Details

A group holding company with businesses in several industries including Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Construction and Metals

Description

* Handle the receipt of complaints related to suspected breach of any laws, regulations or code of conduct submitted by employees or the public.
* Examine the complaints received to obtain further information and evidence.
* Prepare a memo on the outcomes of the examination and make recommendations to the competent authority within the company to either:
* Dismiss and file the matter without further action due to inaccuracy, absence of a violation, insignificance or any other dismissal reasons.
* Refer the matter and violators to the Legal Department or relevant investigation committee within the company for investigation, in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and procedures.
* Maintain a yearly log where all complaints received are registered.
* Notify ADAA of violations and submit the results of the investigation and reports to ADAA according to Law no. 14 for 2008.

Job Offer

* The opportunity yo specialize in Compliance and work hand in hand with the legal team. Become a multi industry specialist

Requirements

To apply, candidates must meet all of the below criteria

Qualifications

* Law Degree or CIA/ CA/ CPA
* Certificate in Compliance Management would be a distinct advantage.

Experience/ Knowledge & Skills

* Minimum 8 years experience within audit field / forensic and compliance, preferably including a combination of industrial, regulatory, consultancy and professional.
* Arabic and English fluency and UAE National

About the Company

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:

Finance & Accounting Banking & Financial Services Procurement Property & Construction Engineering & Supply Chain Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering Human Resources Sales Marketing Technology Secretarial Executive Search Legal

The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide.