Compliance Officer

Compliance Officer

V Vouch Accounting Services LLC – Dubai, UAE

Employment Type: Full\-time

Salary: AED 4,000 – AED 6,000 per month, depending on experience, qualifications and practical UAE compliance knowledge

About V Vouch Accounting Services

V Vouch Accounting Services LLC is a Dubai\-based accounting and advisory firm providing accounting, tax, corporate, AML/CFT, compliance, and business advisory services to companies operating across the UAE mainland and various free zones.

As our compliance practice continues to grow, we are looking for a knowledgeable and proactive Compliance Officer who can support both our internal compliance requirements and provide compliance assistance to our clients across multiple UAE jurisdictions.

Key Responsibilities

The Compliance Officer will be responsible for assisting with regulatory, AML/CFT, corporate compliance, and ongoing compliance requirements for V Vouch and its clients.

Key responsibilities include:

• Manage and support AML/CFT compliance requirements for the firm and its clients.
• Conduct Customer Due Diligence (CDD), Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), KYC and risk assessments.
• Review client ownership structures, UBO information, source of funds/source of wealth documentation and supporting corporate records.
• Assist with the preparation and implementation of AML/CFT policies, procedures, risk assessments and compliance manuals.
• Support clients with goAML registration, reporting and ongoing compliance obligations, where applicable.
• Conduct sanctions, PEP and adverse\-media screening and maintain appropriate compliance records.
• Monitor regulatory developments and advise the team and clients on relevant compliance changes.
• Assist with Ultimate Beneficial Owner (UBO) compliance and related corporate filings.
• Support annual and periodic compliance requirements for companies incorporated in:
• UAE Mainland
• DIFC
• SHAMS
• IFZA
• DMCC
• Meydan Free Zone
• JAFZA
• Dubai South
• RAKEZ
• ADGM and other UAE free zones
• Maintain compliance calendars and monitor renewal, filing and regulatory deadlines for clients.
• Liaise with free\-zone authorities, government departments and other regulatory bodies when required.
• Review company licences, constitutional documents, shareholder records, registers and corporate documentation for compliance purposes.
• Assist with regulatory inspections, information requests and compliance reviews.
• Prepare compliance reports, checklists, internal review notes and client advisory communications.
• Identify potential compliance gaps and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• Assist in providing AML/CFT training and compliance awareness sessions to clients and internal staff.
• Maintain accurate and confidential compliance records and supporting documentation.
• Work closely with the accounting, tax and corporate\-services teams to identify compliance risks affecting clients.
• Assist management in developing and strengthening the firm's compliance service offering.

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Accounting, Business, Compliance or a related discipline.
• Minimum 2–4 years of UAE compliance experience preferred.
• Practical knowledge of UAE AML/CFT regulations and compliance requirements.
• Experience dealing with UAE mainland and free\-zone authorities.
• Familiarity with DIFC compliance and Registrar requirements is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of SHAMS and other UAE free\-zone compliance procedures would be an advantage.
• Understanding of KYC, CDD, EDD, UBO, PEP, sanctions screening and risk\-based compliance frameworks.
• Familiarity with goAML and UAE AML reporting requirements.
• Experience within an accounting firm, corporate services provider, consultancy, DNFBP or financial\-services environment would be highly advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate compliance records.
• Good analyti