OLEA Uganda
Risk And Compliance Officer
Posted
5 days ago
Experience
2+ Years
Deadline
Jul. 30, 2026 (1 days left)
Job Summary
The Risk and Compliance Officer manages regulatory adherence, risk frameworks, and corporate secretarial duties for Olea Uganda in Kampala. Reporting to the Managing Director, the officer oversees IRA/FIA filings, maintains KYC processes, reviews internal policies, runs internal compliance audits, and conducts staff training.
Key Roles & Operational Responsibilities
1. Regulatory Compliance & Statutory Filings
- Authority Alignment: Ensure organizational compliance with regulations issued by the Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA), Financial Intelligence Authority (FIA), National Information Technology Authority (NITA), and Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB).
- Statutory Reporting: Coordinate regulatory reporting schedules, monitor filing timelines, and ensure accurate, on-time submission of all statutory returns to Ugandan authorities.
- Documentation Review: Review business policies, customer contracts, and operational documentation to guarantee full legal and regulatory alignment.
2. Risk Management, KYC & Internal Audit
- Framework Implementation: Design and execute practical risk and compliance frameworks and internal controls that reconcile local Ugandan laws with Olea Group standards.
- KYC & AML Monitoring: Maintain and monitor Olea's Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering procedures in coordination with the Group Compliance Officer.
- Internal Audits: Conduct internal compliance audits to evaluate adherence to operational procedures and external regulations, flagging issues early and creating corrective action plans.
3. Corporate Secretarial & Organizational Governance
- Secretarial Support: Manage corporate secretarial functions, including maintaining statutory registers, preparing board documentation, and filing annual returns with URSB in coordination with the Groupe Legal Department.
- Compliance Training: Cultivate a proactive risk culture by designing training sessions to equip and educate staff on compliance expectations.
Foundational Capabilities & Prerequisites
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Educational Baseline: Bachelor's degree in Law (LL.B), Insurance, Banking, Risk Management, Finance, or a related field.
- Workplace Experience: Minimum 2 years of professional work experience in a structured corporate environment.
- Functional Knowledge: Working knowledge of risk management, internal controls, and compliance principles.
- Soft Skills: Excellent critical thinking, strong communication skills, confidence to influence stakeholders at all levels, and an adaptable, collaborative mindset.
Preferred Qualifications & Added Advantages
- Prior professional experience within the insurance sector or broader financial services environment.
- Direct knowledge of Ugandan insurance laws and financial sector regulations.
- Professional certifications in Risk Management, Compliance, Internal Audit, or Insurance (e.g., CIIN, CPA, CAMS, or post-graduate compliance qualifications).
What Olea Uganda Offers
- Strategic Direct-Impact Role: Direct access to executive leadership (Managing Director) with real ownership over the risk and compliance agenda.
- Regional Growth Network: Opportunity to collaborate with Olea Group's pan-African network of legal and compliance professionals.
- Foundational Leadership: Scope to design, shape, and refine internal governance and control frameworks from the ground up.
Skills Required:
- Accounting / Finance
- Legal / Law
How to Apply
Send your CV and a short cover note outlining your interest to …uganda@olea.africa by 30th July 2026
Please quote "Risk and Compliance Officer" in the subject line.
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