Head, Shariah Compliance & Audit

Education/Professional Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Islamic Shariah (Jurisprudence) / Islamic Studies, Law from a recognized university
  
• Master’s degree in a Business-related field from a recognized University is an added advantage
  
• Professional certification in Islamic Finance will be an added advantage.
  
• 8 years’ experience in Islamic Financial Institution with at least 5 years in a senior Shariah compliance or advisory role.
  
• Strong understanding of Shariah governance frameworks and regulatory standards (AAOIFI, IFSB)
  
• Proven experience working with a Shariah Supervisory Board.
  
• Ability to interpret complex financial structures and provide sound shariah rulings.
  
• Strong leadership skills with ability to influence senior management and engage effectively with Sariah Boards and regulators.
  
• Ability to design and deliver Shariah awareness and training programs.
  
• Ability to identify, assess and mitigate Shariah non-compliance risks.
  
• Audit Strategy formulation
  
• Excellent communication skills including ability to design and deliver Shariah concepts into practical business guidance.
  
• High level of professionalism, integrity and commitment to Islamic ethical standards.
  
• Computer Aided Audit Techniques
  

Method of Application

• Lead and implement the Bank’s Shariah governance framework in line with regulatory and internal requirements.
  
• Provide exert shariah guidance to management, business units and product teams on all Islamic Banking matters.
  
• Review, approve and certify all products and services to ensure compliance with shariah principles before launch.
  
• Oversee periodic Shariah audits and reviews to ensure ongoing compliance across operations and transactions.
  
• Ensure proper implementation of rulings and resolutions issued by the shariah Supervisory Board.
  
• Ensure adherence to Central Bank regulations and global Islamic finance standards. (AAOIFI, IFSB)
  
• Drive shariah awareness by conducting training programs for staff and promoting compliance culture.
  
• Identify, assess and mitigate Shariah non-compliance risks and ensure timely reporting and resolution.
  
• Act as liaison between the Bank and the Shariah Supervisory Board, Regulators and external auditors.
  
• Prepare and present Shariah compliance reports to senior management and Board committees.
  
• Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing team with strong Shariah expertise.