Job Title: Compliance Officer
REF: Ops/l2l12113
Organisation: Umeme Limited
Deadline:20th December, 2013, by 17:00.
Post(s): 3 vacancies
Reports to: Integrity Manager
Department: Operations
Background Information:
Umeme Limited is an Electricity Distribution Company listed on the Uganda and Nairobi Securities Exchange, with Actis' Infrastructure 2 fund as a majority investor. Actis is a teading investor in the emerging markets, managing over US$4.8 bn worth of investment on behalf of more than 100 institutional investors, including the Commonwealth Development Corporation (CDC), a UK Government owned company.
As a responsible employer Umeme is committed to providing competitive employment terms to employees in addition to providing safe and reliable electricity improving customer service, minimizing energy losses and operating in a cost effective, manner. To help in achieving these goals Umeme is looking to recruit Individuals with high integrity, dedication and commitment to fill the position below in the Integrity Section.
Principal Accountabilities:
· Conduct (on behalf 01 Umeme Ltd) private prosecution of aiminal cases in the courts 01 Judicature In Uganda.
· Direct Umeme investigators, the Uganda police and any other duly appointed investigative arm lagency in the investigation and collation of evidence required for successful prosecution of aiminal cases inftiated for and on behalf of Umeme Ltd.
· Draft, prepare and prefer appropriate charges for criminal cases under private prosecution for and on behalf of Umeme Ltd.
· Sanction any such charges preferred before filing in Court.
· Attend to stakeholders issues/complaints regarding Umeme criminal cases under private prosecution.
· Direct and provide legal guidance to Umeme investigators and field technical staff in investigations and filling of complaints with the police and relevant authorities.
· Liaise with the Uganda Criminal Investigation Department in lodging and following up of suspected crime related complaints lodged lor and on behalf of Umeme Ltd at the Police.
· Coordinate with the Directorate of Public Prosecutions to ensure that the complaints in paragraph 7 are thoroughly investigated, appropriate charges preferred and suspect(s) promptly produced in court.
· Plan and coordinate the attendance of messes and timely availability of all necessary evidence, including exhibits during the trial.
· Attend court on watching brief for all major aimlnal cases that Umeme has interest, which were commenced by the Directorate of Public Prosecutions to ensure successful prosecution thereof.
· Provide periodical reports on the progress of all cases at Private Prosecution, the Police, Directorate of Public Prosecutions' office and trial court.
· Systematically keep a record of all matters handled.
· Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time for the company.
Education and experience:
· A minimum 01 3 years of active prosecution with excellent progressive record.
· A minimum of Bachelors of laws (LLB) Degree Irom a recognized University.
· A Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the Law Development Centre, Kampala
Job Purpose:
To conduct investigative aud~s, compliance reviews and implement corporate Integrity Initiatives in accordance with the Corporate Integrity program.
Education Essential:
An Honor's Bachelor's Degree In Commerce, Accountancy, Auditing, Statistics and Electric engineering
Desirable:
Professional qualifications in investigations, Accounting, Auditing. Ethics & Integrity
Knowledge in regutatory and process compliance. Experience and Knowtedge:
· Minimum of (2) year experience in Investigative Audrts and Compliance
· Reviews
· Knowledge in regulatory and process compliance.
· Proficiency in data analysis techniques.
· Proficiency in research, investigations and the use of statistical data analysis techniques
· Risk profiling and analysis
· Experience in management 01 complaints and whistle blowers
· Experience in implementation of Compliance Programs
· Understanding of Employment, Anti·bribery and Electricity Laws.
Key Competences:
· Information handling, Analysis & Communication
· Excellent Ptanning & Organizing
· Problem solving & Decision making
· High ethics, integrity and confidentiality
· Results oriented
· Effective verbal, listening and communications skills
· Ability to work under pressure
· Teamwork
HOW TO APPLY
If you believe you are the right candidate, please send your application and CV clearly detaiing your suftability fOI the position in terms of required qualifications and experience to recruit.hr@umeme.co.ug by 20th December, 2013, by 17:00.
UMEME is an equal opportunity employer. Influence-peddling will lead to automatic disqualification .
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