Compliance Officer

About the Role

We are looking for a highly qualified and meticulous Compliance Officer to enhance our compliance, governance, and risk management frameworks. The incumbent will ensure that assistance applications and beneficiary records meet all relevant policies, procedures, and regulatory standards. This role is essential for fostering transparency, accountability, and operational excellence within the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Examine assistance applications and beneficiary files to verify adherence to established policies, procedures, and eligibility requirements.
• Confirm the completeness and accuracy of all beneficiary data, supporting documentation, and associated records.
• Detect instances of duplication, fraud, misrepresentation, or information concealment that could impact assistance approval.
• Evaluate compliance with organizational policies across all stages of service delivery.
• Track and report violations, weaknesses in control mechanisms, and cases of non-compliance, recommending appropriate remedial actions.
• Generate regular compliance reports detailing findings, breaches, corrective measures, and progress updates.
• Assist in strengthening internal controls, governance frameworks, and improving operational efficiencies.
• Uphold utmost confidentiality, professionalism, objectivity, and independence in all duties.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Auditing, Governance Risk & Compliance (GRC), Accounting, or a related field.
• At least 3 to 5 years of direct work experience in compliance and institutional compliance functions.

Skills and Competencies

• In-depth knowledge of compliance, governance, and risk management principles.
• Strong analytical and investigative capabilities.
• Competence in identifying control gaps, risks, and policy violations.
• Excellent report writing and documentation skills.
• Ability to assess cases, interpret findings, and provide evidence-based recommendations.
• High integrity, independence, and professional objectivity.
• Good communication and collaborative skills within cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and information management tools.
• Capability to manage sensitive information with complete confidentiality.

Language Requirements

Fluency in both written and spoken Arabic and English is mandatory.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with regulations governing charitable and social sector organizations.
• Legal expertise or experience in interpreting laws and governance regulations.
• Experience in fraud detection, risk management, and investigative processes.
• Background working in non-profit, social, or regulatory institutions.
• Possession of professional certifications such as CCEP, CIA, CFE, or equivalents.