11 Tax Compliance jobs in Qatar

Role Overview:

The Compliance Officer / MLRO is responsible for overseeing the company's Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter Financing of Terrorism (CFT) programs in full compliance with Qatar Central Bank (QCB) regulations. Operating under a digital BNPL model, the MLRO plays a critical role in designing and managing transaction monitoring systems, conducting investigations, reporting suspicious activity, and ensuring that all AML/CFT measures are robust and up to date. The MLRO is the designated point of contact with the QCB's Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) and plays a strategic and operational role in safeguarding from financial crime. The Compliance Officer / MLRO is also responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing the company's compliance framework to ensure full alignment with Qatar Central Bank (QCB) regulations, including AML/CFT obligations, and data protection laws. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of QCB regulatory frameworks, fintech compliance standards, and experience working in a regulated financial services or payment environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive AML/CFT compliance framework aligned with QCB requirements and global best practices.

• Act as the principal liaison with the QCB's Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), submitting Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) and responding to regulatory inquiries.

• Conduct ongoing risk assessments of customers, products, and services to identify potential areas of money laundering and terrorism financing risk.

• Oversee the setup and continuous improvement of transaction monitoring systems

tailored to BNPL user behavior and merchant activity.

• Investigate alerts and suspicious patterns arising from KYC, onboarding, repayment

cycles, and transactional data.

• Maintain detailed records of AML investigations, audit trails, and STR filings.

• Ensure all onboarding, customer due diligence (CDD), and enhanced due diligence

(EDD) processes are aligned with QCB guidelines

• Design, implement, and maintain a robust compliance management system tailored

to BNPL operations and fintech risks.

• Serve as the primary liaison with the Qatar Central Bank (QCB) and other regulatory

bodies, managing correspondence, filings, sandbox testing protocols, and licensing

obligations.

• Conduct periodic compliance risk assessments across departments and business

processes to proactively identify and mitigate regulatory risks.

• Oversee product and marketing compliance reviews to ensure transparency,

fairness, and customer protection

• Ensure the company's digital systems and third-party integrations (e.g., payment

gateways, KYC/AML vendors) meet regulatory standards for data security,

transaction monitoring, and consumer disclosures.

• Lead and deliver compliance training programs for staff across all levels, fostering a

culture of awareness and ethical responsibility.

• Monitor regulatory changes in Qatar and across the MENA region and assess their

implications on business operations.

• Prepare and submit regulatory reports, audit responses, and compliance

documentation to internal and external stakeholders.

• Support due diligence processes for vendors, merchants, and partners to mitigate

third-party compliance risks

• Ensure the company's digital systems and third-party integrations (e.g., payment

gateways, KYC/AML vendors) meet regulatory standards for data security,

transaction monitoring, and consumer disclosures.

• Monitor regulatory changes in Qatar and across the MENA region and assess their

implications on business operations.

• Prepare and submit regulatory reports, audit responses, and compliance

documentation to internal and external stakeholders.

• Support due diligence processes for vendors, merchants, and partners to mitigate

third-party compliance risks

Key Competencies & Skills:

• Expertise in regulatory compliance and risk management (QCB-specific)

• Strong analytical and investigative skills

• High attention to detail and documentation accuracy

• Clear and confident communication with regulatory bodies and internal

stakeholders

• Ability to interpret legal and regulatory language into actionable business guidance

• Collaborative, ethical, and solutions-driven approach

Job Type: Full-time

Job Description – Risk & Compliance Consultant

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced
Risk & Compliance Consultant
to provide expert advisory and operational support in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks while ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks, corporate governance, and internal policies. The consultant will work closely with business leaders, finance teams, and stakeholders to design, implement, and monitor risk management strategies that enhance organizational resilience and regulatory compliance.

This role requires strong knowledge of financial and business processes, regulatory standards, and risk assessment methodologies, combined with excellent analytical and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

Risk Management

• Identify, assess, and monitor financial, operational, and regulatory risks across the organization.
• Develop and implement risk management frameworks, tools, and methodologies.
• Conduct risk assessments for new projects, products, and business initiatives.
• Provide actionable recommendations to mitigate risks and strengthen internal controls.

Compliance Management

• Ensure organizational compliance with applicable financial regulations, corporate governance standards, and internal policies.
• Monitor regulatory changes and assess their impact on business processes.
• Develop and deliver compliance training programs to employees.
• Support preparation for internal/external audits and regulatory inspections.

Advisory & Reporting

• Advise management on compliance risks, control gaps, and governance best practices.
• Prepare risk and compliance reports for executive leadership and audit committees.
• Collaborate with finance, business operations, and legal teams to align compliance strategies.
• Support the integration of compliance and risk frameworks into enterprise systems and processes.

Project & Stakeholder Engagement

• Lead risk and compliance assessments for business transformation and technology projects.
• Work with cross-functional teams to embed compliance in day-to-day operations.
• Engage with regulators, auditors, and external consultants as required.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in
  Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, Risk Management, or a related field
  (Master's preferred).
• 8–10+ years of experience
  in risk management, compliance, or internal audit within financial services, consulting, or corporate environments.
• Professional certifications such as
  CRISC, CISA, CIA, CAMS, or ISO Risk/Compliance Auditor
  are highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of risk management frameworks (COSO, ISO 31000, Basel II/III) and compliance standards.
• Understanding of financial and business operations, including regulatory reporting requirements.
• Experience in policy development, process design, and compliance monitoring tools.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• High ethical standards and ability to maintain confidentiality.

Key Skills

• Risk Identification, Assessment & Mitigation
• Regulatory & Compliance Management
• Internal Controls & Corporate Governance
• Financial Risk Analysis & Business Risk Mapping
• Audit & Regulatory Support
• Policy & Process Development
• Risk Frameworks (COSO, ISO 31000, Basel)
• Compliance Training & Awareness
• Stakeholder Management & Reporting
• Analytical & Advisory Skills

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Compliance Officer with strong experience in Regulatory Technology (RegTech), IT audit, and technology-driven compliance frameworks. This role is pivotal in ensuring regulatory compliance through collaboration with the IT department, focusing on systems, data governance, and control frameworks. Candidates with AML/CFT backgrounds will not be considered.

Role Summary:

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented
Compliance Officer
with strong experience in
Regulatory Technology (RegTech)
,
IT audit
, and
technology-driven compliance frameworks
. This role is pivotal in ensuring regulatory compliance through collaboration with the IT department, focusing on systems, data governance, and control frameworks.
Candidates with AML/CFT backgrounds will not be considered.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support the implementation of
  RegTech solutions
  for regulatory reporting, compliance automation, and monitoring.
• Collaborate with the
  IT department
  to ensure systems and infrastructure comply with regulatory requirements (e.g., data privacy, cybersecurity, access controls).
• Conduct and support
  IT audits
  and compliance reviews, focusing on technology risk and internal control effectiveness.
• Monitor regulatory changes and assess their impact on IT systems and compliance processes.
• Develop and maintain compliance policies and procedures related to IT systems and data governance.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to ensure timely remediation of audit findings and compliance gaps.
• Prepare reports and presentations for senior management and regulators on compliance status and technology risks.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in
  Law, Finance, IT, Risk Management
  , or related field.
• 8-12 years
  of experience in compliance, IT audit, or technology risk roles.
• Proven experience with
  RegTech platforms
  (e.g., AxiomSL, MetricStream, Actico, etc.) outside of AML/CFT use cases.
• Strong understanding of
  IT infrastructure
  ,
  cybersecurity
  , and
  data governance
  .
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks such as
  ISO 27001
  ,
  COBIT
  ,
  NIST
  , or similar.
• Professional certifications such as
  CISA
  ,
  CRISC
  ,
  CISM
  , or
  CCEP
  are preferred.

Key Competencies:

• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments.
• High attention to detail and commitment to integrity.

Position – Governance and Compliance Officer

Location - Qatar

Job Description:

We are seeking a Governance, Risk, and Compliance Officer to support the development and implementation of governance frameworks, risk management practices, and compliance initiatives within an infrastructure organization, with a preference for candidates with experience in the construction industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the development and rollout of the Company's Delegation of Authority framework, ensuring clear definition of decision-making powers and alignment with governance policies.

• Draft and review internal memos, policies, and procedures, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and alignment with corporate governance standards.

• Contribute to business process improvements, enhancing internal controls and operational efficiency across key functions.

• Maintain and update Risk Registers and support risk assessments for areas such as project management, procurement, operations, and human resources.

• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to monitor compliance with internal policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

• Assist in governance reviews and provide input to strengthen policy frameworks, contract administration practices, and risk management strategies.

Qualifications:

• 2–5 years of relevant experience in governance, risk management, compliance, or corporate policy development, preferably within the construction sector.

• Strong skills in drafting formal correspondence, internal memos, and policy documents.

• Background in Engineering is a major plus.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

• Experience working in cross-functional teams and supporting corporate governance initiatives is an advantage.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Senior Compliance Trading and Marketing officer.

Provide regulatory support to the group around conducting trading and marketing activities, where such support is in connection with the laws, regulations and exchange rules of specific application to the products being traded or marketed, except for the responsibility to undertake surveillance and monitoring which will be undertaken by the Legal Compliance & Governance division as part of its broader compliance responsibility. The preparation and review of internal policies & procedures and the implementation of internal processes (including reporting measures) to ensure compliance with Trading & Marketing Regulations.

In this role you will work closely with the business and legal to develop the regulatory framework need locally and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Identify applicable Trading & Marketing Regulations, keep up to date with the impact they have on firms trading and marketing activities and recommend actions to ensure compliance.
• Monitor and react to any new (or changes to) Trading & Marketing Regulations (including changes in interpretation) and recommend changes to the relevant policies, procedures and processes as required, to ensure compliance.
• Monitor any changes to firms trading and marketing activities and advise on the impact Trading & Marketing Regulations have on the same, in support of the above.
• For policies, procedures and processes required for surveillance and monitoring, support LCG to ensure they are consistent with Trading & Marketing Regulations.
• Advise management on the conformity of the internal compliance framework put in place with all relevant Trading & Marketing Regulations, where requested to do so by hierarchy, to ensure compliance.
• Prepare and deliver training materials (including inductions for new starters) related to Trading & Marketing Regulations, to ensure compliance with the same.
• Advise management in relation to investigations and requests of regulators, exchanges and other authorities connected with Trading & Marketing Regulations and manage communications with the same, where requested to do so by hierarchy.
• Engage external consultants and contractors as required for the purpose of the job, closely following the budgeting and actual expenditure involved and ensuring that invoices are regularly issued and all costs are incurred in line with the relevant engagement letters.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Experience in a Legal or Compliance role in providing advice to the business around both Physical and financial trading products
• Experience of developing and implementing new policies and procedures
• Experience of working within a trading or investment banking Business
• Minimum of a Batchelors degree or International equivalent

Job Description

The Senior Regulatory Compliance Officer is responsible for ensuring the organization's operations comply with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies. They monitor business activities, conduct compliance checks, and assist in identifying and mitigating regulatory risks. The officer supports the development and implementation of compliance programs, policies, and procedures. They investigate potential compliance breaches, prepare reports, and maintain accurate records for regulatory purposes. The role also involves training staff on compliance requirements and fostering a culture of ethical conduct across the organization. Acting as a liaison with regulators and auditors, the officer helps safeguard the organization's reputation and operational integrity.

Key responsibilities:

1. Identify all the regulators applicable on the exchange company operating in Qatar.

2. Identify the golden source of regulations to capture on issuance.

3. Develop templates for capturing the regulatory requirements.

4. Conduct risk assessment of each regulation as per defined risk assessment framework.

5. Ensuring prompt identification, logging in, evaluation and formulation of a plan to address requirements arising from new and amended laws, regulations, rules and other requirements and expectations from regulatory and enforcement authorities.

6. Ensuring the department concerned to share plan of implementation through controls development and tracking the implementation plan till closure.

7. Lead project planning and implementation through all phases, tasks, and timelines

8. Develop and implement comprehensive project plans

9. Manage resources, budgets, schedules, and project dependencies

10. Ensure that projects are delivered on time and on budget

11. Proactively identify, monitor, and manage project risks and issues

12. Monitor project progress and facilitate all project communications and applicable management reporting

13. Highlight and escalate key blockers to governance for decision-making

14. Lead the project for automation of compliance process through implementation of compliance risk management system.

15. Lead and run compliance AI projects.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• Education: Graduation degree in business, accounting or finance.

• Experience: 5 years of regulatory compliance experience in a bank or exchange house in Qatar or oversees.

Skills

Skills & Competencies:

• Regulatory Knowledge
• Accuracy & Reliability
• Policy Adherence
• Monitoring & Testing
• Record-Keeping
• MS office Proficiency
• Time Management
• Teamwork
• Adaptability

Job Details

Job Location

Doha, Qatar

Company Industry

Financial Services

Company Type

Employer (Private Sector)

Job Role

Other

Employment Status

Full time

Employment Type

Employee

Preferred Candidate

Career Level

Mid Career

Residence Location

Qatar

Degree

Bachelor's degree

We are looking for a Financial Controls and Compliance Officer for our Rwanda. He will be responsible for ensuring the integrity of the company's financial operations, compliance with local financial regulations, and strengthening internal financial controls. This position involves overseeing financial reporting, risk management, regulatory adherence, and ensuring effective internal audits and compliance strategies for the organization. The officer will work closely with Group Finance Department at HQ- Qatar senior management to ensure that financial systems align with Rwandan legal requirements and international best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Controls and Risk Management:
• Develop, implement, and monitor financial controls specific to the construction industry to safeguard company assets and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Evaluate and manage risks associated with construction contracts, procurement processes, and project budgets.
• Monitor compliance with construction-specific financial regulations and internal policies to minimize financial and operational risks.
• Assess financial systems and workflows, suggesting improvements and ensuring the implementation of risk mitigation strategies.
• Regulatory Compliance and Financial Reporting:
• Ensure adherence to Rwandan financial regulations, including various tax laws, VAT, labor laws, accounting standards, and international financial reporting standards (IFRS).
• Ensure compliance with the Transfer pricing policy for Related Party Transactions.
• Prepare and review regular financial reports monthly before the 10th of the following month, including project cost reports (project profitability report), balance sheets, and cash flow statements, ensuring all reports are accurate, timely, and compliant with the regulatory framework.

3. Budgeting and Forecasting

• Assist in preparing annual budgets in coordination with department heads and senior management.
• Conduct periodic financial forecasts to anticipate revenue, expenses, and cash flow trends.
• Analyze budget vs. actual performance and provide insights on deviations.
• Contract and Project Financial Oversight:
• Oversee the financial aspects of construction contracts, ensuring proper cost controls, timely billing, Percentage of Completion, and collection of payments.
• Monitor construction project budgets, providing insights into cost overruns and suggesting corrective actions.
• Ensure ERP – Microsoft AX is in place for tracking project costs, managing procurement processes, and overseeing subcontractor payments.
• Internal Audits and Investigations:
• Lead internal audits to ensure compliance with financial controls, identifying areas of improvement or potential fraud.
• Carry out periodic Inventory and Fixed Assets verification and reporting.
• Investigate financial discrepancies or violations related to construction projects, ensuring accountability and taking corrective actions.
• Liaise with external auditors and regulatory bodies to ensure smooth audit processes and maintain compliance with local regulations.
• Policy Development and Continuous Improvement:
• Liaise with the Group Finance Department to develop, implement, and continuously improve financial control policies tailored to the construction industry.
• Ensure that company policies remain aligned with Rwandan laws and international best practices for construction companies.
• Stay updated on changes to local construction regulations, tax laws, and accounting standards, and ensure the company's financial controls are adapted accordingly.
• Collaboration with Project Management:
• Work closely with the project management team to provide financial oversight for projects, ensuring that budgets are adhered to and that cost-effective measures are in place.
• Ensure proper financial documentation is maintained for all contracts, change orders, and project milestones.
• Training and Support:
• Provide financial controls and compliance training to relevant staff and departments involved in projects, procurement, and finance.

Foster a strong compliance culture by educating employees about financial risk management and the importance of adhering to policies and regulations

Job Requirements

• Educational Background: A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance or Accounting is required.
• Professional Certifications: Candidates should hold a membership in CIMA, CMA, CPA, ACCA, or an equivalent professional body.
• Experience: A minimum of 15 years of professional experience in financial controls and compliance is required. For senior positions (Compliance Manager / Head of Compliance), candidates must demonstrate 8–12+ years of proven leadership experience in compliance, internal control, or risk management, preferably within the construction or related industries.
• Mobility: Willingness to work in and/or relocate to Africa is mandatory.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

About the role:

• The role will be responsible to assist team in the implementation of Compliance Monitoring System within MATAR, assist line manager to maintain Hamad and Doha International Airports, compliant with Civil Aviation Authority Aerodrome Licensing Requirements in particular to the requirements of EASA rule-based QCAR 006 (as amended). Also, responsible to support line manager in developing and implementing programs to fulfill the Aerodrome Licensing Requirements.
• You will perform regular review of Operational and Maintenance SOPs for gap analysis to ensure continuous improvement and their compliance with the licensing requirement.
• You will assist line manager in maintaining the Certification Basis (CB) documents for Doha International Airport and Hamad International Airport up to date.
• You will participate in the internal audits and inspections of MATAR departments/sections to ensure that all internal departments, operating at HIA/DIA aerodromes, are ensuring compliance with EASA Rule-based QCAR 006 (as amended) requirements, HIA/DIA Aerodrome Manuals and SMS policy.
• You will coordinate the necessary Corrective Action/Preventive Action (CAPA) post-QCAA Safety Oversight Audit
• You will assist team in preparation of Audit Checklists for Internal Audits of MATAR departments and Sections and participate in MATAR Internal Audit process
• You will follow Up with various MATAR departments/sections for the agreed Corrective Action Implementation.
• You will perform regular review of data provided in the AIP for its currency and accuracy.

About You:

• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent with Minimum 3 years of job-related experience
• Must have industry experience within aerodromes with accreditation acceptable to the role
• Must have previous experience in aerodrome operations or internal audits
• Should have strong understanding and experience in Aerodrome Safety Management Systems
• Should have strong understanding and experience of ICAO Annex 14
• Must have attended training on SMS Implementation
• Must have experience in preparing/developing documents, manuals and Standard Operating Procedures