Compliance Officer(Umeme Limited)-Job vacancies in Uganda

Job Title:   Compliance Officer
Post(s):3 vacancies
Organisation: Umeme Limited
Job location: Kampala, Uganda
Ref: Ops/2/2/13
Deadline:  20th December 2013 (5:00p.m.)
Reports to:           Integrity Manager

About Umeme:
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 leading investor in the emerging markets, managing over US$4.8bn worth of investment on behalf of more than 100 institutional investors, including the Commonwealth Development Corporation (CDC), a UK Government owned company.

Job Summary:
The Compliance Officer will primarily conduct investigative audits, compliance reviews and implement corporate Integrity Initiatives in accordance with the Corporate Integrity program.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

•     The applicant should possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Accountancy, Auditing, Statistics and Electric Engineering.
•     At least two years’ experience in Investigation Audits and Compliance reviews.
•     Professional qualifications in investigations, accounting, integrity and ethics.
•     Good working knowledge in regulatory and process compliance
•     Proficiency in data analysis techniques
•     Knowledge of risk profiling and analysis
•     Experience in management of complaints and whistle blowers
•     Proficiency in research, investigations and the use of statistical data analysis techniques
•     Prior experience in the implementation of Compliance programs
•     Good understanding of Employment, Anti-bribery and Electricity laws
•     Information handling, analysis and good communication skills
•     Excellent planning and organizational skills
•     Highly result-oriented
•     Good problem solving skills
•     Decision making ability
•     High degree of integrity, ethics and confidentiality
•     Excellent team ethic
•     Ability to work under pressure

How to Apply:
If you believe you are the ideal candidate and desire a career in Umeme, please send your application and CV clearly detailing your suitability for the position in terms of required qualifications and experience to: recruit.hr@umeme.co.ug.
UMEME is an equal opportunity employer
Any influence-peddling will lead to automatic disqualification.