Job Title: Principal Compliance Officer
Organization: Centenary Bank
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to: Manager
Compliance
Compliance
About Us:
Centenary Bank is the leading Commercial Micro Finance Bank in Uganda
serving over 1,300,000 clients (a quarter of the banking population) in 58
branches spread countrywide. We are one of Uganda’s top three financial
organisations, employing more than 1,500 people. Joining Centenary Bank is an
opportunity to use your skills and experience in tackling real world problems.
serving over 1,300,000 clients (a quarter of the banking population) in 58
branches spread countrywide. We are one of Uganda’s top three financial
organisations, employing more than 1,500 people. Joining Centenary Bank is an
opportunity to use your skills and experience in tackling real world problems.
Job Summary: The Principal
Compliance Officer will be responsible for performing periodic compliance
tests on various departments in the Bank, report findings, offer direction and
training to staff, align policies and procedures to changes in the regulatory
landscape to improve level of compliance with laws and regulations and thereby
avert exposure of the Bank to penalties and reputational risk arising there
from.
Compliance Officer will be responsible for performing periodic compliance
tests on various departments in the Bank, report findings, offer direction and
training to staff, align policies and procedures to changes in the regulatory
landscape to improve level of compliance with laws and regulations and thereby
avert exposure of the Bank to penalties and reputational risk arising there
from.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Conduct periodic tests to assess the
extent of compliance with regulatory requirements such as Acts of
Parliament and regulations/guidelines from regulators. - Offer advice and guidance to line
management on remedial actions regarding the findings of the regulatory
compliance audit. - Provide accurate and timely regulatory
reports for Management’s review prior to submission to the regulators as
required. - Support line divisions/departments to
comply with their regulatory reporting requirements in terms of timeliness
and completeness. - Actively participate actively, in the
development, implementation and maintenance of regulatory compliance risk
management and monitoring plans. - Carry out research and provide advice on
issues of compliance that are relevant to the bank’s business and
activities including but not limited to compliance with existing and
upcoming legislation; advise on the implications of new legislations on
the operations of the bank; and best positioning of the bank for proactive
compliance. - Actively participate in training and
developing of training materials on all matters relating to regulatory
compliance such as sensitization of staff on newly introduced policies,
procedures and regulators’ guidelines. - Participate fully in the assessment
process for new products being introduced and provide advice that allows
for minimization of regulatory penalties.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The ideal candidate should hold an Honors
Bachelor degree of Commerce, Business Administration, Law or any other
relevant area. Possession of a professional qualification such as ACCA,
IIA, ICSA or post graduate diploma in legal practice will be an added
advantage. - A minimum of four or more years’ experience
in the area of compliance, auditing, finance or accounting in a regulated
banking institution. - Good drafting, writing, communication and
reporting skills. - Highly analytical and ability to provide
prompt and sound advice. - Possess the ability to execute various
tasks at the same time and meet deadlines. - A good team player, able to embrace the
Bank’s mission and values.
How to Apply:
All candidates who desire to join Centenary Bank should send their
applications by following the instructions below; downloading an application
form for employment, download
here, filling it and enclosing an application letter, Curriculum Vitae
(CV), and copies of academic testimonials/certificates and send the application
to:
applications by following the instructions below; downloading an application
form for employment, download
here, filling it and enclosing an application letter, Curriculum Vitae
(CV), and copies of academic testimonials/certificates and send the application
to:
General Manager, Human Resources Centenary Bank, P.O. Box 1892 —
Kampala, Uganda.
Kampala, Uganda.
Note: While we thank all
applicants for your interest. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
applicants for your interest. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Deadline: 4th July 2014 by 5:00
pm
pm
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