Job Title: Head Internal Control
Organisation: Guaranty Trust Bank Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Managing Director
About Organisation:
Guaranty Trust Bank Uganda is one of the leading banks in Africa. They acquired a 70% stake in the Fina Bank group in to enable them enter the East African market. Guaranty Trust Bank (Uganda) Limited is a member Company of Guaranty Trust Bank Holding Co. PLC (GTCO), one of the leading banks in Africa.
Job Summary: Responsible for Internal Control function procedures to ensure sufficient risk management and efficiency, adherence to policies and procedures and provide adequate tools and guidance to check fraud and other irregularities.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Create Internal Control functional procedures to ensure sufficient risk-management and efficiency
- Institute value-adding and cost-efficient controls across all business units
- Engender an effective control environment and control culture
- Responsible for implementing, directing and overseeing controls activities and compliance programs.
- Evaluate adequacy and effectiveness of internal control systems and initiate process reviews
- Manage, administer and coordinate available resources to achieve efficient/effective control and archival processes
- Improve the control culture and environment e.g. through regular sensitization and training of staff
- Assess the adequacy and extent of programs designed to safeguard organization assets.
- Provide value added service (management reports, training) to internal customer and stakeholders.
- Develop internal control review checklists based on local requirements, periodic returns and co-ordination with Operational Risk co-ordinators
- Implement internal and external audit recommendations together with any issues raised by external regulators.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Commerce or Business Administration or any other related field
- A minimum of 7 years’ experience in Banking (Control Functions) with at least 5 years at middle management level.
- Good understanding of the bank’s standard operating procedures, relevant laws, regulatory standards & policies
- Strong investigative skills
- Knowledge of Computer Assisted Auditing Tools
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, as well as a proactive approach when working with others
- Analytical skills
How to Apply:
All interested candidates should send their application including cover letter, CV and academic documents to the Head of Human Resources, Guaranty Trust Bank Uganda by hand delivery or email to jobsug@gtbank.com
Deadline: 26th January 2025
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