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Post: Shariah Compliance Officer
No of Vacancies: 01
Post Type: Full time
Department: SDFC Islamic Department
Reporting to: Manager - SDFC Islamic
Key Tasks, Responsibilities, and Deliverables:
- Ensure Shariah Compliance in day-to-day business activities and documentation of Islamic Window.
- Ensuring all the transactions, activities, services, and investments within the Islamic window adhere to Shariah principles and guidelines.
- Attend and clarifications sought by clients and business units in relation to Shariah compliant business and its products.
- Perform research on Shariah aspects for each product before its presentation to the Shariah Committee for decision.
- Reviewing credit memos, sanction documents, and agreements and ensuring they are in compliance with the guidelines and resolution of the Shariah Committee.
- Report any Shariah non-compliance events observed with relevant departments.
- Coordinate and resolve such events as per the guidelines of the Shariah Committee.
- Conduct assessment of Shariah compliance in the activities and operations of the Islamic window including policies, procedures, documentation, and process requirements.
- Conduct the Shariah review of relevant business units and Shariah compliant business operations as per the resolutions issued by Shariah Committee and guidelines issues by Shariah Council of MMA.
- Compile, prepare, and communicate review findings with relevant stakeholders.
- Support in preparing management accounts/reports, board memos, and statutory and regulatory reporting requirements.
- Assist in identifying training requirements of staff in relation to its Shariah compliant business and provide support in preparing and delivering required training sessions.
- Assist to fulfill statutory and regulatory requirements in obtaining various approvals, permissions, and licenses from relevant authorities.
- Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.
Requirements and Qualifications:
- Minimum MQA level 7/8 qualification in relevant field (Islamic Economics, Islamic Banking/Finance, Shariah/ Shariah & Law, Fiqh Muamalat).
Competencies required:
- Superior attention to detail in addressing Shariah Compliance events.
- Strong moral code and sense of ethics.
- Analytical and research approach and proactive attitude in managing issues.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including verbal and written, with a strong emphasis on report writing and presentation capabilities.
- Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
- Creative problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong time management and organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
- Familiarity with trade, economic development, and MSME sector in the Maldives.
Remuneration Package:
- Negotiable depending on the Qualification and Experience.
Other benefits:
- Health Insurance as per company policy.
- Training and development opportunities.
Working Hours:
- The selected applicant will be required to work from 0800 to 1600 on weekdays.
Documents required with the job application:
- Complete and up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Copy of National Identity Card.
- Copies of academic certificates with transcripts. (all international certificates must be accredited by MQA).
- Reference letters from current/ previous employers certifying type of employment, job roles, and service period.
- Recommendation letters from previous supervisors or employers (optional).
How to Apply:
Important notes to applicants:
- Incomplete applications will be rejected without further notice.
- Applications should be submitted only via the given link, applications received via email will be rejected.
- Only short-listed candidates will be notified of the interview.
For inquiries, please contact us between 9:00 am to 14:00 pm via phone 3026015 / 3026018 or email at [email protected]