100000005275.Lead Compliance & Whistleblowing

Key Result Areas:

• Manage the oversight and administration of the Whistleblower program

• Manage, select, and implement an appropriate software application for the Whistleblower program ensuring alignment with QF requirements

• Lead and contribute to refining and developing related policy, procedures, and protocols

• Review and carry out assessment of initial allegations as per the Foundation’s established complaint screening criteria and process

• Develop and establish standardized investigation protocols, guidelines, and practices

• Conduct internal reviews or investigations into allegations of non-compliance with law, regulation policy, or ethical standards and draft detailed investigation reports

• Work with all levels of management (including N-2, N-3) to implement remedial measures or close gaps in internal controls identified in the investigative process. For certain reviews, engagement at N-1 level may be required, together with the Head of Compliance / Director of R&C

• Generate and distribute regular and ad-hoc reports and continuously seek opportunities to enhance reporting.

• Present reports to Audit Committee as required (likely together with the Head of Compliance / Director of R&C)

• Contribute to strategic decisions within the Compliance Department, including ongoing and ad-hoc projects, providing inputs which contribute to the enhancement of the compliance function

• Provide independent assurance, making sure compliance with internal and external obligations through compliance monitoring process

• Contribute to fraud prevention, mitigation, lead investigation trainings and raise awareness of fraud within Qatar Foundation

• Other reasonable tasks as assigned by supervisor

Minimum Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant field (Risk Management, Compliance, Law); or other fields such as Human Resources, Public Administration, Psychology; relevant combination of education, training and work experience

• 5-7 years of experience in similar roles; experience working in GCC is preferred

• Strong experience and knowledge of regulation and legislations in the State of Qatar

• Certification on ACFE; other professional certifications such as CIA, CPA and ACCA are an advantage

• Extensive experience performing investigative work, which may include performing Whistleblower investigation or mediating Whistleblower cases

• Demonstratable investigative experience; gathering, reviewing/analyzing document, interviewing witnesses, researching case laws to determine compliance or non-compliance

• Advanced knowledge of ethics and compliance profession and investigations standards

• Strong emotional intelligence and cultural awareness / sensitivity and discretion required

• Strong ability to analyze data and draw reasonable conclusions and communicate clearly

• Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a diverse multi-cultural environment

• Excellent writing skills with the ability to draft and edit a variety of written reports and communications and to articulate ideas clearly and concisely; Arabic proficiency is preferred

• Strong knowledge in CaseWare or other relevant software is an advantage. Proficiency in ERP applications and MS Office applications