Assistant Manager - Compliance & Investigations
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About the Role
Americana Restaurants seeks an Assistant Manager for Compliance & Investigations to identify compliance risks, support internal investigations including fraud, and ensure adherence to laws and policies.
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Responsibilities
- 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
- Assist in overseeing internal investigations, including fraud investigations
- Review evidence and assist in preparing legal documentation, recommending appropriate legal actions
- Interpret laws and regulations to advise and assist in developing necessary policies and procedures
- Assist in standardizing compliance processes across the organization
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in law, business law or a related field
- 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, and reporting abilities
- Clear and concise communication of complex risks and regulatory issues
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Good oral & written communication skills in English; Arabic is a plus
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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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Assist in following up on annual disclosure and declaration forms.
- Maintain and update related party transactions, insider registers, and approval forms.
- Assist in developing and updating compliance training materials.
- Assist in overseeing internal investigations, including fraud investigations.
- Review evidence and assist in preparing legal documentation.
- Ensure investigations comply with relevant labour laws and company policies.
- Interpret laws and regulations to advise and assist in developing policies and procedures.
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 in English; Arabic is a plus.
Competencies
- 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.
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