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Sarah Al Ghitany, Compliance Manager

Sarah Al Ghitany

Compliance Manager·Al-Hafez Trading Company (agent of Bristol Myers Squibb)

Kuwait

Higher diploma, Health Care Organization Administration

Work experience

Total years of experience: 12 years, 8 months

Compliance Manager

January 2020 - Present

Al-Hafez Trading Company (agent of Bristol Myers Squibb)

Hawali, Kuwait

January 2020 - Present

Certified compliance and ethics professional international-CCEPI from compliance certification board

Certified Leadership Professional in Ethics and Compliance from Ethics and Compliance Initiative

Developing and implementing the organization compliance program.

Implementing required compliance training for all stakeholders.

Review organizational practices and operations in order to assess adherence to policies and regulations through conducting compliance audit.

Provide guidance and recommendations on corrective actions or risk mitigation strategies, and ensure proper implementation.

Support in monitoring and reviewing relevant new legal and regulatory developments.

Identify compliance issues that require follow up or investigation including, but not limited to whistleblowing.

Conduct third party due diligence.

Screen the customers (KYC) initially and periodically.

Develop Code of Business and Ethics, ABAC principles, policies and procedures related to compliance and ethics like conflict of interest, promotional aids distribution, credit facility, risk management etc.

Dealing with external auditors.

Company industry:
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Job role:
Legal

Quality Assurance Officer

January 2019 - December 2019

Al-Hafez Trading Establishment

Kuwait

January 2019 - December 2019

Drafting quality assurance policies and procedures.
Conduct audits and keep records of all quality assurance activities.
Analyze audit findings and carry out appropriate corrective procedures.
Ensure the completion of necessary training of all staff.
ensuring that the company complies with Good distribution practice (GDP).

Company industry:
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Job role:
Quality Control

Logistics Officer

December 2017 - January 2019

Al-Hafez Trading EST.

Al Kuwait, Kuwait

December 2017 - January 2019

preparation of quotation for participation in Ministry of Health tender bids.
Ensuring all relevant documentation for bid's proposal is complete and accurate.
Ensuring bid proposal is submitted consistently ahead of the deadline set by the tendering authority.
Liaising with the tendering authority to maintain updates about the proposal feedback.
Placing purchasing orders to the suppliers and ensuring that all ordered are at correct amounts and quantities.
Coordinating shipments delivery by coordinating with shipping lines and airlines.
Preparing documentation to meet customs requirements to get the shipment cleared.

Company industry:
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Job role:
Purchasing and Procurement

Sales Coordinator

April 2016 - November 2017

Golden Dalla International Trading Company

Al Kuwait, Kuwait

April 2016 - November 2017

Creating barcodes for the products. (mainly EAN13)

Making price list for the products to be distributed to the hypermarkets and the co-operatives.

Taking the orders of home delivery customers.

Making the invoices for the purchasing orders (cash and credit).

Searching for the reliable suppliers in the international markets.

Writing correspondence for the suppliers, requesting the quotations, negotiating the prices, asking for the samples and the specification certificate and keep in touch with them until getting the PI.

Following with the shipping companies and the clearance employee until the cargo settled in the warehouse.

Sorting out any damages issues with the factory.

Writing letters for the municipality for analyzing the products.

Making market studies to make comparisons between the prices of the competitors and the company.

Following the competitors’ activities in the market and keeping an eye the new products hitting the shelves.

Developing the press release in English and Arabic for the products advertisements.

Creating flyers for the products.

Assisting in gathering information about the trade-shows and the exhibitions and making the arrangements for the team travel.

Scheduling the meeting for GM.

Organizing the files of the employees and fill all the related forms of the HR (the leaves, salary certificates, verification certificate, .etc.).

Assisting the team as required.

Company industry:
Sales Outsourcing
Job role:
Sales

Admin Assistant

August 2015 - October 2015

ABS School

Al Kuwait, Kuwait

August 2015 - October 2015

Greet and welcome guests as soon as they arrive at the office
Direct visitors to the appropriate person and office
Answer, screen and forward incoming phone calls
Ensure reception area is tidy and presentable, with all necessary stationery and material (e.g. pens, forms and brochures)
Provide basic and accurate information in-person and via phone/email
Receive, sort and distribute daily mail/deliveries
Maintain office security by following safety procedures and controlling access via the reception desk (monitor logbook, issue visitor badges)
Order front office supplies and keep inventory of stock
Update calendars and schedule meetings
Perform other clerical receptionist duties such as filing, photocopying, transcribing and faxing
Attending the meeting between the parents and the school staff and making instantaneous translation as all the staff were western.

Company industry:
Primary, Prep, & Secondary School
Job role:
Administration

Administrative Assistant III (HR dept.)

January 2007 - September 2008

National Guard Health Affairs

Saudi Arabia

January 2007 - September 2008

Review and completion of time sheets, performance evaluation, memos, letters, reports, charts and other documents related to personnel matters.

Orient new employees by providing orientation information packets; reviewing company policies; gathering withholding and other payroll information; explaining and obtaining signatures for benefit programs.

Maintain Human Resources records by recording new hires, transfers, terminations, changes in job classifications, merit increases, tracking vacation, sick and personal time.

Serve as initial contact person for the office; screen calls, visitor and mail; respond to complaints and requests for information and assistance.

Interpret and explain regulations, procedures and policies in response to complaints from the public, staff, or other organizations.

Compile reports by extracting or tabulating information from a variety of sources.

Maintain calendars of department activities, meetings and various events.

Attend department staff meetings and training sessions; participate in employee development activities as assigned.

Make travel arrangements.

Writing the minutes of meetings.

Company industry:
Other Healthcare Services
Job role:
Administration

Instructor

July 2006 - December 2006

Arar Ahli Training Institute, Saudi Arabia

Arar, Saudi Arabia

July 2006 - December 2006

Company industry:
Primary, Prep, & Secondary School
Job role:
Teaching and Academics

Education

Mansoura University

June 2011

June 2011

Higher diploma, Health Care Organization Administration

Egypt

Faculty of Economics and Political Science

May 2005

May 2005

Bachelor's degree, Political Science

Egypt

j'ai obtenu mon baccalauréat en économie et sciences politiques de l'Université du Caire en Egypte. j'ai accumulé beaucoup d'expérience dans de nombreux domaines comme audit interne, conformité et la gestion des risques.

Skills

Training
Expert
Training
Expert
Contracting
Expert
Contracting
Expert
Public Speaking
Expert
Public Speaking
Expert
Auditing
Expert
Auditing
Expert
Compliance
Expert
Compliance
Expert
ACCESS
Expert
ACCESS
Expert
COMPILING REPORTS
Expert
COMPILING REPORTS
Expert
DATABASE
Expert
DATABASE
Expert
EXCEL
Expert
EXCEL
Expert
FILING
Expert
FILING
Expert
MICROSOFT WINDOWS
Expert
MICROSOFT WINDOWS
Expert
POWERPOINT
Expert
POWERPOINT
Expert
SORTING
Expert
SORTING
Expert
TRAINING
Expert
TRAINING
Expert
Business Correspondence
Expert
Business Correspondence
Expert
Planning
Expert
Planning
Expert
problem solving skills
Expert
problem solving skills
Expert
Time Management
Expert
Time Management
Expert
Communication Skills
Expert
Communication Skills
Expert

Languages

English

Expert

French

Intermediate

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Certified Internal Auditor part 2
Oct 2023
Certified Internal Auditor (part 1)
Apr 2023
Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional - International (CCEP-I)
Mar 2022 - Mar 2024
Show credentials
Leadership Professional in Ethics and Compliance
Mar 2023 - Mar 2025
Show credentials
ISO 9001-2015 Internal Auditor

Training
Developing an Effective Compliance Monitoring Programme
CCLA ACADEMY
EU Whistleblowing Regulations
ISO 37001 2013 Anti Bribery Management System
Beta Consultancy Show credentials
ethical intelligence in business
Good Distribution Practice Programme Non-UK 2019
Inspired Pharma Training
The impact of Privacy Regulations on Business
Compliance Week Show credentials
Global AML for Kuwait
Banker's Academy Show credentials
Practical Tips for building resiliency in your compliance program
Compliance Week Show credentials
After the Contract: Best Practices for ongoing vendor monitoring
Compliance Week Show credentials
Advanced Anti-Corruption: Prevention of Corruption
Assessing Fraud Risk
Institute of Internal Auditors Show credentials
Compliance and Risk Management
One Education Show credentials
مكافحة غسل الأموال وتمويل الإرهاب
Kuwait Compliance Company Show credentials
Countering Trade Based Money Laundering
World Bank Group Show credentials