Resident Internal Control Officer

DEPARTMENT/UNIT: Internal Control
REPORTS TO: Team Lead, Head Office Control

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct internal control checks across all business and service offices, including Head Office functions and branch networks, ensuring alignment with the bank’s internal control strategy.

• Assess, analyze, and measure risks related to operational standards, making recommendations for policy amendments and process improvements.

• Investigate breaches of policies and procedures, including fraud and forgeries, in line with investigation guidelines.

• Continuously review and evaluate the validity and resolution status of open items in the bank’s General Ledger (GL) accounts.

• Monitor compliance with internal and external policies, escalating control exceptions to relevant stakeholders.

• Perform periodic assessments of expenses and seek necessary approvals per the expense management policy.

• Conduct control training sessions and sensitizations based on findings from investigations and policy lapses.

• Support a strong KYC and KYC(B) compliance environment by providing advisory services to executive management.

• Prepare and submit analyzed control reports, highlighting key trends and issues for management review.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:

• Effectiveness of control checks across all business and service units.

• Timely risk assessment reports with recommendations.

• Submission of prompt and high-quality investigation reports.

• Full compliance with policies and controls, both internal and external.

• Efficient Head Office and branch processes with continuous control improvements.

• Regular expense evaluations and approvals.

• Number of control training sessions conducted.

• Strong adherence to KYC and compliance policies.

• Timely submission of analyzed control reports to stakeholders.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Minimum of a university degree from a recognized institution.
Experience: At least 2 years in banking.

Key Competency Requirements:
✔ Attention to detail
✔ Ability to perform under pressure
✔ Independent mindset
✔ Strong interpersonal skills
✔ High retentive memory
✔ Excellent customer service disposition

Skills & Competencies:

• Analytical skills in auditing and investigations

• Strong accounting knowledge

• Domestic, foreign, and treasury operations expertise

• Capital market operations knowledge

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Understanding of banking, insurance, capital markets, pension funds, and financial services

• Policy and regulatory interpretation and implementation skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and intranet mailing systems

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested candidates should send their CV, application letter, and copies of academic certificates to ubaugandahr@ubagroup.com.

Address to:
Head of Human Capital
United Bank for Africa
Plot 2, Jinja Road, Kampala, Uganda