Senior Inspections Officer - UAE National
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About the Role
The Ministry of Community Empowerment is seeking a Senior Inspections Officer to conduct field inspections and compliance reviews of non-profit organizations in the UAE. The role involves verifying compliance with AML/CTF regulations, preparing inspection reports, and recommending enforcement actions.
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Responsibilities
- Conduct planned, risk based, and ad hoc inspections of non profit organizations and other entities regulated by the Ministry across the UAE
- Verify compliance with applicable federal laws, executive regulations, ministerial decisions, licensing conditions, and Ministry policies
- Assess compliance with AML, CTF, CPF, and FATF requirements applicable to the non profit sector
- Review governance structures, financial records, operational activities, internal controls, and supporting documentation during inspections
- Identify regulatory violations, compliance gaps, and operational risks, and recommend appropriate corrective or enforcement actions
- Prepare detailed inspection reports, evidence, observations, and recommendations in accordance with Ministry procedures
- Monitor the implementation of corrective action plans and conduct follow up inspections where necessary
- Support investigations relating to regulatory breaches, complaints, or suspected violations
- Maintain accurate inspection records and update inspection management systems
- Coordinate with internal departments and relevant government authorities on enforcement matters when required
- Contribute to the development and enhancement of inspection methodologies, risk assessment frameworks, inspection checklists, and enforcement procedures
- Remain up to date with legislative amendments, FATF Recommendations, and emerging regulatory risks affecting the non profit sector
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Law, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, Compliance, Risk Management, Auditing, Criminology, Economics, or related discipline
- Minimum 3 5 years of experience in inspections, regulatory compliance, enforcement, investigations, auditing, AML/CFT compliance, governance, or risk management
- Experience within a government regulatory authority, supervisory body, law enforcement agency, financial institution, or compliance function is highly desirable
- Knowledge of UAE legislation governing non profit organizations is an advantage
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About the Role
- The Ministry of Community Empowerment is seeking a dedicated and detail oriented Senior Inspections Officer to join the Enforcement & Control Section.
- The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting field inspections and compliance reviews of non profit organizations (NPOs), associations, public benefit entities, and other organizations regulated by the Ministry.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct planned, risk based, and ad hoc inspections of non profit organizations and other entities regulated by the Ministry across the UAE.
- Verify compliance with applicable federal laws, executive regulations, ministerial decisions, licensing conditions, and Ministry policies.
- Assess compliance with Anti Money Laundering (AML), Counter Terrorist Financing (CTF), Counter Proliferation Financing (CPF), and FATF requirements applicable to the non profit sector.
- Review governance structures, financial records, operational activities, internal controls, and supporting documentation during inspections.
- Identify regulatory violations, compliance gaps, and operational risks, and recommend appropriate corrective or enforcement actions.
- Prepare detailed inspection reports, evidence, observations, and recommendations in accordance with Ministry procedures.
- Monitor the implementation of corrective action plans and conduct follow up inspections where necessary.
- Support investigations relating to regulatory breaches, complaints, or suspected violations.
- Maintain accurate inspection records and update inspection management systems.
- Coordinate with internal departments and relevant government authorities on enforcement matters when required.
- Contribute to the development and enhancement of inspection methodologies, risk assessment frameworks, inspection checklists, and enforcement procedures.
- Remain up to date with legislative amendments, FATF Recommendations, and emerging regulatory risks affecting the non profit sector.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Law, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, Compliance, Risk Management, Auditing, Criminology, Economics, or a related discipline.
Experience
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience in inspections, regulatory compliance, enforcement, investigations, auditing, AML/CFT compliance, governance, or risk management.
- Experience within a government regulatory authority, supervisory body, law enforcement agency, financial institution, or compliance function is highly desirable.
- Experience conducting regulatory inspections or enforcement activities is preferred.
- Knowledge of UAE legislation governing non profit organizations is an advantage.
Knowledge & Technical Skills
- UAE laws and regulations governing non profit organizations and associations.
- FATF Recommendations and Risk Based Approach.
- Anti Money Laundering (AML), Counter Terrorist Financing (CTF), and Counter Proliferation Financing (CPF).
- Regulatory inspections and enforcement practices.
- Investigation techniques and evidence gathering.
- Governance, compliance, and internal control frameworks.
- Risk assessment and compliance monitoring.
- Report writing and case documentation.
- Microsoft Office applications.
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