Compliance Officer

Reference Number
CCB261013-8

Job Description
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 & 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, Experience & 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.