Compliance Officer

Gulf Cement Co.; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 201,000 - 335,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulf Cement Co. in Ras al-Khaimah seeks a Compliance Officer to oversee the organization’s compliance framework and ensure adherence to laws, regulations, and internal policies.

The ideal candidate will develop and maintain a robust compliance program, assess regulatory changes, and provide strategic guidance to senior management and the board.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Law, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Risk Management or related discipline.
• Professional certifications in Compliance, Risk Management, Audit or Governance preferred (e.g., CRCM, ICA, CAMS, CCEP).

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain an effective compliance program across the organization.
• Identify and assess regulatory and compliance requirements applicable to the institution.
• Prepare and execute an annual compliance action plan aligned with risk profile and objectives.
• Review and update compliance plans, policies, and procedures.
• Supervise and monitor the effectiveness of the compliance program and recommend improvements.
• Provide strategic compliance advice to Senior Management and the Board of Directors.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Prepare and submit concise compliance reports to Senior Management, Audit Committee, and Board.
• Provide periodic assurance on effectiveness of policies and procedures.
• Escalate significant compliance issues to governance bodies.
• Coordinate compliance activities related to audits and regulatory inspections.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Governance

Audit coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law/Business/Finance/Risk

Job description

The Compliance Officer is responsible for overseeing and monitoring the organization's compliance framework to ensure adherence to applicable laws, regulations, statutory requirements, internal policies, and procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and maintain an effective compliance management program across the organization.
• Identify and assess existing and emerging regulatory and compliance requirements applicable to the institution.
• Prepare and execute an annual compliance action plan aligned with the organization's risk profile and strategic objectives.
• Periodically review and update compliance plans, policies, and procedures to reflect regulatory and business changes.
• Supervise and monitor the effectiveness of the compliance program and recommend improvements where required.
• Provide strategic compliance advice and guidance to Senior Management and the Board of Directors.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, statutory obligations, regulatory standards, and internal policies
• Prepare and submit clear, concise, and timely compliance reports to Senior Management, the Audit Committee, and the Board of Directors.
• Provide periodic assurance to Senior Management and the Board regarding the effectiveness of compliance policies and procedures.
• Escalate significant compliance issues, breaches, irregularities, and risks to the appropriate governance bodies
• Coordinate compliance activities related to internal audits, external audits, regulatory inspections, and examinations

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Law, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Risk Management, or a related discipline.
• Professional certifications in Compliance, Risk Management, Audit, or Governance are preferred (e.g., CRCM, ICA, CAMS, CCEP, or equivalent).

Experience:

• Minimum 5-7 years of relevant experience in compliance, risk management, governance, internal audit, regulatory affairs, or a related field.
• Experience dealing with regulators, auditors, and senior management.
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and corporate governance principles.