Compliance Specialist

Description:

JOB PURPOSE:

To manage the Whistleblower Program and enhance Qatar Foundation’s Review & Investigations processes. To carry out fair and impartial investigations and contribute to development of compliance within the Foundation.

KEY RESULT AREAS:

• Manage the oversight and administration of the Whistleblower program
• Manage, select, and implement an appropriate software application for the Whistleblower program ensuring alignment with QF requirements
• Lead and contribute to refining and developing related policy, procedures, and protocols
• Review and carry out assessment of initial allegations as per the Foundation’s established complaint screening criteria and process
• Develop and establish standardized investigation protocols, guidelines, and practices
• Conduct internal reviews or investigations into allegations of non-compliance with law, regulation policy, or ethical standards and draft detailed investigation reports
• Work with management to implement remedial measures or close gaps in internal controls identified in the investigative process
• Generate and distribute regular and ad-hoc reports and continuously seek opportunities to enhance reporting
• Contribute to strategic decisions, including ongoing and ad-hoc projects, providing inputs which contribute to the enhancement of the compliance function
• Provide independent assurance, making sure compliance with internal and external obligations through compliance monitoring process
• Contribute to fraud prevention, mitigation, and investigation trainings and raise awareness of fraud within Qatar Foundation
• Other reasonable tasks as assigned by supervisor

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant field (Risk Management, Compliance, Law); or other fields such as
• Human Resources, Public Administration, Psychology; relevant combination of education, training and work
• experience
• 5-7 years of experience in similar roles; experience working in GCC is preferred
• Strong experience and knowledge of regulation and legislations in the State of Qatar
• Certification on ACFE; other professional certifications such as CIA, CPA and ACCA are an advantage
• Extensive experience performing investigative work, which may include performing Whistleblower
• investigation or mediating Whistleblower cases
• Demonstratable investigative experience; gathering, reviewing/analyzing document, interviewing
• witnesses, researching case laws to determine compliance or non-compliance
• Advanced knowledge of ethics and compliance profession and investigations standards
• Strong ability to analyze data and draw reasonable conclusions and communicate clearly
• Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working
• relationships in a diverse multi-cultural environment
• Excellent writing skills with the ability to draft and edit a variety of written reports and communications and
• to articulate ideas clearly and concisely; Arabic proficiency is an advantage
• Strong knowledge in CaseWareor other relevant software is an advantage. Proficiency in ERP applications and MS Office applications