Compliance Officer

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Job description: Verify the scope of compliance by the Company and its employees with issued laws, regulations, and resolutions. Coordinate with Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) & Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA). Ensure material operational supply disruptions or financial irregularities are immediately and transparently disclosed to the SCA and relevant stock exchange (ADX). Audit the corporate registry of insiders and enforce blackout trading windows prior to publication of quarterly financial disclosures. Identify compliance bottlenecks and set out an annual compliance action plan, adjusted periodically for regulatory changes. Independently prepare and submit compliance reports to the Audit Committee regarding significant matters, irregularities, and systemic risks. Establish whistleblowing programs and internal policies protecting staff who report fraud, ethical breaches, or misconduct. Independently investigate and take corrective action on internal compliance failures or regulatory breaches. Direct internal compliance teams and coordinate/monitor external corporate and regulatory audits. Lead data aggregation and draft the company's annual ESG report using GRI/SASB frameworks as required by SCA. Oversee validity of MoIAT product certifications, including ECAS and Emirates Quality Mark (EQM). Serve as primary liaison with Fujairah Free Zone Authority (FFZA), Fujairah Municipality, and Fujairah Civil Defense for facility licenses, environmental permits, and product approvals. Log and audit plant emissions and waste management workflows per UAE Federal Decree-Law No. (11) of 2024. Coordinate with local authorities (Municipality, FNRC, Chamber of Commerce, Civil Defense, etc.). Follow up with advocates and legal consultants regarding the company compliance issue. Ability to commute/relocate: Fujairah: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)