Manager – FZ Compliance & Control

Role Overview

Manager – FZ Compliance & Control at AD Ports Group, based within the Abu Dhabi Free Zone (ADFZ).

Role Purpose

Enforce ADFZ Rules and Regulations within the Zone, ensure compliance by all companies, and provide environmental, health, and safety expertise to ensure adherence to all applicable federal and local regulations and group policy. Lead the department, execute mentoring responsibilities, and identify, evaluate and manage risks.

Key Responsibilities

Compliance & Regulatory Implementation

• Ensure environmental, health, and safety compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, as well as AD Ports Group policy.
• Ensure the effective implementation of ADFZ Companies Registration Regulations, Business Licensing Regulations, Employment Regulations, and Anti-Money Laundering Regulations.
• Ensure the effective implementation of Security Regulations within the free zone.
• Resolve all National economic registry enquiries.
• Communicate Policies and Procedures appropriately to Business Units.

Risk Management & Monitoring

• Identify, evaluate, and manage risks that could impact the organization.
• Monitor and manage various security risk incidents and related risk issues impacting Free Zone credibility.
• Review and challenge various business risk reporting, assessments, incidents, key risk indicators, projects, and assurance activities.
• Understand risk profile and key business processes and act as a catalyst for change wherever required.
• Plan inspection schedules for companies based on the Risk Based Approach.

Regulatory Enforcement & Oversight

• Review, scrutinize, and study records and data concerning suspicious transactions and notify the relevant Supervisory Authority.
• Prevent attempts to smuggle goods by enforcing a strict compliance regime.

Stakeholder Management

• Develop and maintain strong relationships across divisions, business units, and support services, including IT, Legal, Compliance, Operations, and Finance departments.
• Participate in regular meetings with Government Authorities to ensure compliance with various regulations.
• Liaise with various government authorities for various approvals.
• Assist Free Zone customers wherever required to enable interface between ADFZ and government entities to obtain necessary approvals.

People Management

• Supervise the FZ Risks and Control team and ensure functions are carried out smoothly.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Business Administration or equivalent.
• 8–10+ years of experience.
• Experience in Free Zone operations.
• Full command and knowledge of Free Zone Rules and Regulations.

Skills & Competencies

• Analytics and reporting skills.
• Excellent supervisory skills.
• IT knowledge.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to resolve conflicts.
• Excellent written and communication skills.
• Fluent in Arabic and English.