Requirements
The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in law, business law, or a related field, with a minimum of 5 years of experience in Governance, Risk, and Compliance roles. Relevant certifications in Governance, Risk, compliance, and/or fraud are highly desirable. Strong analytical, investigative, reporting, and communication skills are essential, along with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset, business acumen, critical thinking, and high attention to detail.
Description
Job Purpose:This role is responsible for assisting in the identification and assessment of compliance and operational risks, and for supporting internal investigations, including cases related to fraud. The assistant manager helps ensure adherence to applicable laws, labor laws, and company policies. Key responsibilities include reviewing evidence, preparing legal documentation for cases (such as warnings, terminations, and criminal cases), and assisting in taking appropriate action. Additionally, the role involves providing advice on HR policies, procedures, and forms to help standardize processes and mitigate legal risks, particularly in the case of employee terminations.Responsibilities:Compliance Risk -Assist in developing and maintaining the annual compliance calendar and operational compliance registers.Assist in identifying and assessing compliance risks across the organization.Report compliance issues and recommend corrective actions to mitigate risks.Support the review and auditing of adherence to compliance policies and procedures.Stay updated on current regulatory and compliance changes to ensure continuous adherence.Assist in following up on annual disclosure and declaration forms to ensure timely submission.Maintain and update the related party transactions, insider registers, and approval forms.Assist in the development and regular updating of compliance training materials.Investigation Oversight -Assist in overseeing internal investigations, including fraud investigations.Review evidence and assist in preparing legal documentation, recommending appropriate legal actions when necessary.Ensure investigations comply with relevant labour laws, company policies, and internal protocols.Policy and Procedure Development -Interpret laws and regulations to advise and assist in the development of necessary policies, procedures, and forms to ensure compliance.Assist in standardizing compliance processes across the organization to mitigate risks.Qualification: Bachelor's degree in law, business law or a related field.Relevant certifications in Governance, Risk, compliance, and/or fraud are highly desirable.Experience: 5+ years of experience in Governance, Risk and Compliance roles.Job Specific Skills: Strong analytical, investigative, and reporting abilities.Clear and concise communication of complex risks and regulatory issues.Proactive attitude with a solution-oriented mindset.Strong business acumen and critical thinking skills.High attention to detail and accuracy.Quality awareness and commitment to excellence.Hands-on and self-motivated approach to problem-solving.Good oral & written communication skills English. Arabic is a plusCompetencies:Excellent leadership and team management abilities.High integrity and commitment to confidentiality.Strong organizational skills with a keen attention to detail.Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple responsibilities.This revision separates the skills from the core competencies more distinctly.