Finance Compliance Officer

1. Role Objective

JOB CONTENT

To ensure full compliance with applicable financial regulations, accounting standards, tax laws, internal policies, and governance frameworks. The Finance Compliance Officer is responsible in participating in the monitoring, reviewing, and strengthening financial controls, ensuring adherence to internal procedures, and supporting audits and risk mitigation initiatives.

2. Duties and Responsibilities

• Financial Compliance & Internal Controls

1. Participate in the development, review, and update finance-related policies, procedures, and compliance manuals on a periodic basis.
2. Monitor implementation of internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure accuracy of financial records.
3. Conduct periodic compliance reviews and contribute towards identifying gaps, risks, or non-compliance issues, and recommend corrective actions.
4. Support management in strengthening the internal control framework and financial governance practices.

• Regulatory & Reporting Compliance

1. Ensure timely and accurate statutory, regulatory, and management reporting.
2. Monitor changes in financial regulations, accounting standards, and tax laws and assess their impact on the organization.
3. Coordinate with relevant stakeholders to implement regulatory updates and ensure staff awareness and compliance.

• Audit & Risk Management

1. Follow up on audit findings, ensure timely closure of audit observations, and monitor corrective action plans.
2. Assist in financial risk assessments and support mitigation strategies.

• Executive Assistance

1. Provide comprehensive administrative assistance to the CFO.
2. Act as a trusted point of coordination between the CFO and internal/external stakeholders.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or any Business Management related field, or as per PODC Minimum Qualifications Matrix

Experience:

0-2 years of relevant experience, or as per the Minimum Qualifications and Experiences matrix in PODC.

Special Skills & Knowledge:

• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Document management and organized filing (digital + SharePoint/OneDrive)
• Ability to draft and format professional letters and reports
• Meeting coordination and preparation of minutes/actions
• Confidential records handling and controlled access to sensitive documents
• Advanced communication skills in both English & Arabic