Compliance Officer - Automotive

Job Purpose

Compliance Framework and Principal Relationship Management

• Implementation and execution of an effective framework that addresses key compliance requirements of the Principals and Regulators thereby contributing to enhancing the compliance management process within the organization.
• Build and maintain appropriate relationship with the compliance organizations of Principals and act as the focal point for all compliance reviews / audits conducted by Principals and / or external agencies For example QMS (ISO9001), HSE Audit, Distributor Retail Standards, Homologation application in MOIAT.
• Compliance Reviews and investigations:
• Conduct periodic compliance reviews to ensure that the business operations is adhering to the requirements of the compliance framework. Agree remedial measures for compliance gaps and follow up to ensure timely implementation of the action plans.
• Conduct investigation in coordination with Group Compliance Team, identify potential breach of compliance framework, report findings and recommendation. Add value through appropriate use of data analysis tools and techniques to explain potential deficiencies/ breach as part of Investigations.

Compliance Training

• Contribute to enhancing awareness of compliance by designing training courses that explain the significance and applicability of compliance across various job roles and selected business partners.
• Internal Audit Coordination and review of Standard Operating Process (SOP) of BU:
• Coordinate and facilitate all activities related to Internal audits by ensuring timely sharing if information and communication between Internal Auditors and Business Unit. Ensure timely implementation of internal Audit Action Plan and provide necessary support to Business Units for implementation of Internal Audit action plan.
• Coordinate and support Business unit to establish/ revise SOPs, guidelines taking into account best Practices in order to improve business processes, productivity and operational efficiency.

Compliance Advisory

Qualification

• Master’s degree in business management (MBA) preferred.
• Certification in Corporate Compliance and Ethic.
• Experience in Internal Audit (preferred)
• **Experience:**
• At least 5 years’ experience in retail automotive business operations.
• Should have developed and delivered training sessions to various levels of staff.
• Experience in conducting compliance reviews / audits will be a major advantage.
• Should possess excellent communication skills (written and oral) in the English language. Knowledge of Arabic would be an added advantage.
• Overall 10 years or more of professional experience is required.