Data Entry Clerk - Trade Compliance & KYC

About the role

A government/public-sector employer in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, is looking for a detail-oriented Data Entry Clerk specializing in Trade Compliance and KYC. The role ensures accurate entry, control and maintenance of compliance and KYC documentation, supports audit readiness and works with cross-functional teams to meet regulatory requirements. It is a contract position.

Key responsibilities

• Enter KYC and trade compliance documents accurately into internal systems
• Verify and validate customer identification and compliance documents against regulatory guidelines
• Maintain and organise physical and electronic document control systems
• Prepare and update compliance reports and spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel
• Assist internal and external audits by retrieving and presenting required documents
• Resolve documentation discrepancies with business units and external partners
• Monitor document retention schedules and ensure timely archiving or destruction
• Support continuous improvement of data entry and document management processes

Required profile

• 3-5 years of experience in data entry, KYC processing or compliance support
• Strong technical knowledge of KYC processes and customer due diligence
• Solid understanding of trade compliance principles and regulatory requirements
• Excellent attention to detail and good communication skills

Required skills

• Microsoft Excel (data entry, basic formulas, filtering)
• Document control systems and version management
• Preferred: AML, KYC or trade compliance certification; advanced Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, basic macros); EDMS experience; international trade regulations and sanction screening