Experienced professional with focus on compliance and regulatory affairs. Capable of ensuring adherence to industry standards and mitigating risks through thorough analysis and policy implementation. Skilled in interpreting complex regulations and providing actionable insights.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2023
2023
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Compliance Associate
Pemo
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
09.2024 - Current
Ensured adherence to UAE and international regulatory requirements, including AML (Anti-Money Laundering) and CTF (Counter-Terrorism Financing) regulations.
Managed Know Your Business (KYB) and Customer Due Diligence (CDD) processes to ensure accurate onboarding and periodic review of clients.
Performed risk assessments on new and existing customers, highlighting and mitigating potential compliance risks.
Worked closely with financial partners and clients to fulfill compliance requirements, ensuring smooth onboarding and alignment with regulatory standards.
Assisted in preparing and submitting compliance reports and filings to relevant regulatory authorities.
Assurance Associate
Pricewaterhouse Coopers
Cairo, Egypt
09.2023 - 09.2024
Assigned to two of the biggest projects in Pricewaterhouse Coopers Egypt office, Philip Morris and First AbuDhabi Bank
Identified opportunities for process improvements based on observations from audits conducted
Designed effective strategies to improve departmental performance metrics
Assessed internal controls and procedures to ensure compliance with established policies and regulations
Ensured timely completion of assigned tasks within budget constraints
Contributed ideas for continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational effectiveness
Commercial Finance Intern
Coca Cola HBC
Cairo
07.2022 - 08.2022
Assisted with payroll and Pensions service management for 150+ employees
Prepared invoices for more than 200 clients
Assisted with bill payments, records organization and preparation, and other office duties to support financial and accounting operations
Commercial Fuels Intern
ExxonMobil
Cairo
06.2022 - 07.2022
Acquired deeper comprehension of how Egypt's petroleum market operates
Practiced seeing potential customers in the marketplace and approaching them for business opportunities
Examined contractual arrangements between various parties to fully comprehend their needs
Introduced to ExxonMobil's business strategy in the Egyptian market