Compliance Officer

Scattered Harvest; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics firm in Dubai is seeking a Compliance Officer to oversee compliance with UAE laws and international trade regulations. The role requires 3-5 years of compliance experience in the UAE, strong analytical skills, and fluency in English and Arabic. Responsibilities include ensuring adherence to customs regulations, conducting audits, and maintaining compliance records. Candidates should possess a relevant bachelor's degree and demonstrate high ethical standards. Compliance certifications are a plus.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of compliance experience in export, logistics, or trading companies in the UAE.
• Strong knowledge of UAE regulatory framework and international trade laws.
• Compliance certifications (ICA, ACAMS) are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Ensure full compliance with UAE commercial, customs, export and import control regulations.
• Monitor adherence to international trade laws, sanctions, and embargoes.
• Conduct internal compliance audits and risk assessments.

Skills

Strong analytical and risk assessment skills

High attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Fluent in English and Arabic

Ability to interpret laws and regulations

High ethical standards and confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Administration, International Trade, Finance, or related field

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a professional individual residing in Dubai to join our team as a Compliance Officer, responsible for ensuring that the company’s export and import operations comply with all applicable UAE laws, international trade regulations, customs requirements, sanctions, and internal compliance policies. The role supports risk mitigation, regulatory adherence, and ethical business conduct across all export and import activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure full compliance with UAE commercial, customs, export and import control, and trade regulations
• Customer adherence to company policies and procedures for orders and shipments
• Monitor adherence to international trade laws, sanctions, embargoes, and restricted party screening requirements
• Assistance with shipment documentation handover and correspondence
• Coordination with logistics and operations teams
• Oversee customer onboarding compliance, operate and oversee sanctions screening, KYC, and AML monitoring tools
• Liaise with UAE authorities, customs, free zone authorities, and regulatory bodies
• Review and approve export documentation including invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, and shipping documents
• Maintain and update internal compliance policies, procedures, and SOPs
• Conduct internal compliance audits and risk assessments
• Investigate compliance breaches and recommend corrective actions
• Maintain compliance records and prepare weekly and monthly reports
• Customer creditworthiness assessment
• Assess customer risk profiles including credit risk, payment behavior, and jurisdictional exposure
• Support finance and management in defining credit-approved customers vs prepaid-only customers
• Flag high-risk customers, markets, or transactions for management approval
• Support mitigation structures such as advance payments, guarantees, or third-party payment agents
• Authority to block or elevate shipments that do not meet compliance or risk criteria
• Mandatory compliance clearance prior to shipment execution
• Direct access to senior management for high-risk or non-standard transactions
• Coordinate with ERP, customs portals, and logistics systems to ensure compliant data flows

Key Compliance Areas

• UAE Federal Laws and Free Zone Regulations
• Customs and Export Documentation Compliance
• Trade Sanctions and Restricted Countries Screening
• Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter Terrorism Financing (CTF)
• Corporate Governance and Ethics

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and risk assessment skills
• High attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• English and Arabic mandatory (Hindi is an added advantage)
• Ability to interpret laws and regulations
• High ethical standards and confidentiality

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Administration, International Trade, Finance, or related field.
• 3–5 years of compliance experience in export, logistics, or trading companies in the UAE.
• Strong knowledge of UAE regulatory framework and international trade laws.
• Compliance certifications (ICA, ACAMS) are an advantage.
• Should reside in the UAE with permitted work rights

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Zero regulatory penalties or compliance breaches
• Timely completion of audits and reports
• Successful regulatory inspections