Experience

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  Privatization Holding Company

  • Kuwait

  • Compliance Manager

    • Jul 2018 - Present
    • Kuwait

    -Develop and update compliance framework to mitigate compliance risk and capture all internal & external compliance requirements of the company.-Promote internal & external compliance culture within the company.-Identify the rules and regulations that the organization has to comply with.-Follow up on any emerging compliance requirements and reflect them in company’s compliance framework.-Coordinate with process owners to ensure that policies and procedures reflect related regulatory requirements set in applicable rules and regulations.-Respond and address compliance related queries raised by all departments and business units.-Distribute of pertinent and relevant compliance news and updates whenever needed to all departments / employees.-Act as a contact person with regulatory authorities to address any queries or provide any required input, information or data.-Review communications (of any type) sent/received to or from Regulators.-Ensure that required disclosures of the Company and its subsidiaries are performed in a timely manner in accordance to related regulatory requirements and taking into consideration the best interest of the Company.

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  Russell Bedford Kuwait

  • Panasonic Tower 18th floor Fahad Al Salem Street, Qibla, PO Box 5613, Safat13057

  • Supervisor

    • Feb 2016 - Jul 2018
    • Panasonic Tower 18th floor Fahad Al Salem Street, Qibla, PO Box 5613, Safat13057

    - Performing audit assignments as per Russell Bedford risk based audit methodology.- Evaluating relevant risks pertinent to various functions e.g. governance, operational, regulatory, etc.- Planning and execution of the audit including the review of adequacy and compliance with policies and procedures.- Reviewing of internal control systems in comparison with available best practices.- Mapping the processes using MS – Visio to ensure the adequacy of controls that address the relevant risks.- Preparing & maintaining audit working papers and other documents and correspondence.- Providing reports to management on the effectiveness of internal control environment, along with practical recommendations to improve the efficiency and economic value of the process.- Verifying compliance with the Capital Markets Authority regulations associated with Corporate Governance module, and disclosure module.

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  ACICO Industries

  • Sharq, Al-Hamra Business Tower, 34th floor P.O. Box 24079, SAFAT 13101, Kuwait

  • Compliance Officer

    • Dec 2014 - Feb 2016
    • Sharq, Al-Hamra Business Tower, 34th floor P.O. Box 24079, SAFAT 13101, Kuwait

    - Complying with corporate governance regulations issued by Capital Market Authority (CMA).- Conducting gap assessment to identify the pending documentations which include, but not limited to, charters, policies, and job descriptions.- Revising policies and procedures mentioned below to comply with corporate governance regulations:- Board of directors charter- Audit committee charter- Risk management committee charter- Nomination & Remuneration charter- Remuneration policy- Shareholders protection policy- Stakeholders protection Policy- Disclosure policy- Code of Professional & Ethics policy- Conflict of Interest policy- Corporate Social Responsibility Policy- Whistle blowing Policy- Related Parties Policy- Investors Affairs Policy- Governance Framework- Board of directors Assessment criteria- Complying with ministry of Commerce & Industry regulations.- Complying with Kuwait Stock Exchange (KSE) market committee regulations.

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  Al Mulla International Finance Co. (K.S.C.C) / Al Soor Financing (K.S.C.C)

  • Kuwait

  • Compliance Officer

    • Jan 2013 - Dec 2014
    • Kuwait

    Monitoring and reporting results of the compliance operations to the head of risk & compliance and providing guidance for the board and senior management on matters related to compliance issues. Maintaining, and revising policies and procedures of the general operation of the Compliance program and its related activities to prevent illegal, unethical, or improper violations. Managing day-to-day operations of the Program, auditing client’s files and verifying whether the granted loans are in line with CBK’s regulations. Ensuring the validity of client documents and their Ci-Net reports whether they are violating CBK’s regulations. Checking if individual loans were granted according to internal authorities’ grid. Maintaining an updated black list for individuals in accordance with CBK’s regulations. Following up with rectification. Complying with corporate governance regulations issued by CMA. Conducting gap assessment to identify the pending documentations which include but not limited to policies, manuals, charters, and job descriptions.

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  RSM Albazie & Co.

  • Auditor

    • Oct 2012 - Dec 2012

    Participated in the Retail Loan Review assignment at Kuwait International Bank