Execute internal audits covering all aspects of the entities’ operations; assessing business processes and risks and evaluating internal controls to provide an independent appraisal of the internal control environment, and recommendations to improve business processes and controls.About the client: Our client is a semi-government entity based in the Northern Emirates, UAE. Reporting to: Audit ManagerContribute to the delivery of the internal audit plan through the timely completion of assigned audits, working with other members of the team. • Assist in performing periodic enterprise and business process risk assessments to help ensure key business risks are properly identified and mitigated by management. • Prepare audit Announcement letter and Audit Assistance Schedule. • Perform audit assignments conducting planning, fieldwork, and reporting activities ensuring adherence to the client'sInternal Audit methodology. • Design audit objectives, logistics, schedules, and scope.• Design and evaluate audit programs to achieve audit objectives. • Recommend practical solutions to problems arising in the business and financial operations of the auditees. • Prepare audit working paper documentation in accordance with professional standards and maintain proper supporting evidence for the audit findings. • Review, monitor, and assess the work of audit staff, and prepare appraisal performance for the audit staff after each assignment. • Prepare audit reports including the audit findings and appropriate corrective actions initiated for the top management. • Resolve all review comments (on working papers and reports) from the manager and department head. • Archive final audit file including working papers, reports, supporting evidence, etc. • Build, develop, and maintain strong relationships with key internal stakeholders. • Conduct and follow up audit. • Input into the development of the internal audit function, including policies/procedures development, audit methodologies, and support tools. • Protect the organization’s reputation by keeping information confidential. • Prepare weekly timesheets and review audit staff time sheets. • On a regular basis (weekly or daily), prepare and send the audit pending list to the auditee. • Ad hoc work on firm-wide projects around new processes or activities and investigation of incidents. • Maintenance of internal client relationships and regular interaction with the business during the year to assess changes in the control environment and other matters arising in the business. • Protect the organization’s reputation by keeping information confidential.

Category Management: Analyzing trends, customer preferences, and market conditions to optimize product selection.Product Selection: Working with suppliers to decide which products to stock in the category.Pricing Strategy: Setting competitive prices to balance profitability with customer demand.Promotions & Marketing: Planning in-store promotions, discounts, and other marketing strategies to boost sales within the category.Stock Control: Ensuring that products are stocked appropriately and managing supply chain logistics.Sales Analysis: Monitoring sales data, reviewing performance, and making adjustments as necessary.Customer Insights: Understanding customer behavior and preferences to make informed decisions about products and pricing.

About the role: The Compliance Manager will ensure that the company complies with all legal and regulatory requirements across different jurisdictions. This role is critical in maintaining proper governance, risk mitigation, and ensuring ethical and lawful business conduct across the organization. The Compliance Manager will manage legal agreements, handle corporate compliance, and advise on all compliance-related matters within the company, ensuring alignment with applicable laws and policies in regions such as the UAE, Africa, and other operational jurisdictions.Roles and Responsibilities:Legal Compliance & Regulatory Managemento Ensure compliance with key legal frameworks, including AML, ESR (Economic Substance Regulations), UBO (Ultimate Beneficial Ownership), and CBCR (Country-by-Country Reporting).o Maintain statutory registers and ensure timely filing of UBO declarations, ESR returns, and other regulatory filings across jurisdictions such as the UAE, BVI, Seychelles, etc.o Handle KYC (Know Your Customer) compliance for group companies, ensuring timely renewals and compliance with banking, vendor, and stakeholder requirements. Corporate Governanceo Assist in incorporation, liquidation, and amendments for onshore, offshore, and free zone companies, particularly across jurisdictions like UAE, India, Angola and Congo.o Oversee the structuring of new companies as per operational and investment needs, including managing holding companies and shareholding documentation.o Handle the legal formation of private trusts and liaise with trustees for KYC compliance and other trust-related activities.Client & Vendor Contractso Draft and review various legal agreements, including Shareholder Agreements, Purchase Contracts, Power of Attorneys, and Sale Agreements.o Ensure compliance with UAE laws in legal cases raised against third parties, and represent the company in civil and criminal matters, including arbitration.o Liaise with external advocates and government authorities for the acquisition, mergers, and liquidation of companies, including handling legal formalities such as trademark registration and renewal across jurisdictions.Compliance Program Implementationo Develop and implement compliance policies for the organization and ensure strict adherence to them.o Maintain a compliance checklist and regularly update the compliance status for all group companies across various sectors such as FMCG, Retail, Pharma, Real Estate, and Frozen segments.o Stay updated with changes in international laws and ensure the company's legal structure is compliant with the evolving regulations across all regions of operation.Legal Drafting & Documentationo Draft legal documents, including but not limited to MOUs, Share Purchase Agreements (SPA), Legal Notices, Board Resolutions, and Loan Agreements.o Maintain physical and digital records of all corporate documents, property purchases, and legal agreements.o Conduct legal due diligence for target companies, reviewing contracts and agreements, and ensuring compliance with local laws and corporate policies.Risk Management & Reportingo Anticipate and identify risks related to legal and compliance matters, provide solutions, and escalate when necessary.o Maintain and improve the company's compliance processes, and ensure documentation is in place for all business transactions, shareholding transfers, and property acquisitions withinCoordinate with external legal counsel and internal teams to resolve compliance-related disputes, and prepare regular reports on compliance status and regulatory updates for senior management.