Job Title: Risk & Compliance Officer (2 Positions)
Organisation: Platinum Credit (U) Ltd
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
Platinum Credit is a leading Regional Micro Finance Company providing emergency loans to employed individuals in Africa. The company has a wide spread branch network in Uganda and offers various products including; Civil Servant Loans, Logbook Finance Loans, SME Loans and Private Sector loans among others. Platinum Credit (U) Ltd is a subsidiary of Platcorp Holdings Ltd.
Job Summary: Responsible for identifying, analyzing and responding to compliance and operational risks that might affect the realization of business objectives in liaison with risk owners and monitor mitigation activities in a structured manner.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conduct compliance reviews of key policies, processes and procedures as per the Annual Risk and Compliance Work Plan to evaluate adherence.
- Implement the Branch Review Work plan as developed by Group Risk and Compliance function and any review requests by senior management.
- Track the progress of remediation of control weaknesses identified by internal audits, self-testing or control assessments and follow up on the implementation of external audit recommendations and management actions in conjunction with Internal Audit.
- Coordinate with Departmental Heads/risk owners to ensure that product manuals are reviewed and updated.
- Perform regulatory compliance reviews as per the obligation checklist.
- Complete Annual Compliance Report (ACR) on AML and CFT and submit to Group Risk and Compliance for review and approval.
- Perform monthly compliance checks on sanctions screening procedures and Environmental and Social Risk Rating of the loan book.
- Coordinate and provide regular training programs for staff to build on documented policies and procedures.
- Collate and review information on reported frauds as and when requested by subsidiary management and table the findings to the subsidiary Fraud Investigation Committee.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
Required Qualifications and Work Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
- At least four (4) years’ experience in Risk and Compliance.
Essential Skills/Knowledge:
- Knowledge of risk management principles and practices
- High level analytical and investigative and problem-solving skills
- High level of written and verbal communication skills
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Suite
How to Apply:
To apply, submit your application, detailed CV and testimonials to the address below;
The Human Resource Manager;
Platinum Credit (U) Ltd
Send your application by
Email to: [email protected]
Deadline: 12th September 2024
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