Compliance Officer

Role Purpose ,

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa is the largest African Coca-Cola bottler, accounting for 40% of all Coca-Cola volumes on the continent. In Uganda, we are currently seeking to recruit a Compliance Officer , based at the Namanve Plant in Kampala.

As a Compliance Officer , you will report directly to the Risk & Governance Manager. KEY PURPOSE STATEMENT. The primary role is to support effective implementation of governance, risk, and compliance through Control Matrix (RACM) management, control assurance, and audit coordination.

, Key Duties and Responsibilities ,

• RACM Compliance & Control Assurance: Maintain the Risk and Control Matrix (RACM), coordinate Control Self-Assessments (CSAs), and conduct control testing to ensure compliance with governance requirements and control standards.
• Policy and Framework Excellence: Implement and continuously enhance the Risk, Control, and Governance framework through policy reviews, updates, and stakeholder communication to maintain an effective control environment.
• Audit Coordination & Management: Coordinate internal, external, and Corporate Audit Department (CAD) audits, ensuring effective execution and timely closure of audit findings.
• Compliance Monitoring & Deficiency Resolution: Monitor compliance with internal controls, policies, and regulatory requirements, ensuring timely reporting and resolution of identified deficiencies.
• Risk Assessment & Continuous Improvement: Conduct risk assessments and governance reviews to strengthen controls, enhance compliance, improve processes, and mitigate business risks.
• Capability Building: Strengthen governance and compliance capability through leadership, knowledge sharing, stakeholder engagement, and the adoption of best practices.

, Skills and Experience and Education ,

Qualifications

• Minimum Requirement: Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Risk Management, Internal Audit, or a related business field.
• Professional certifications such as CPA, ACCA, CIA or CIMA will be an added advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data analysis tools.

Experience.

• Minimum 6 years' experience in operational finance, governance, compliance, risk management, internal controls, or internal audit.
• Experience in governance, risk, and control assurance will be an added advantage.

Competencies

• Audit, Risk & Control Assessment.
• Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving.
• Integrity & Professional Judgment.
• Stakeholder Management & Influencing.
• Communication & Reporting.

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