Senior Compliance Officer Job Career – Uganda Electricity Generation Company Limited (UEGCL)
Job Title: Senior Compliance Officer
Organization: Uganda Electricity Generation Company Limited (UEGCL)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Manager Audit & Compliance
About US:
Uganda Electricity Generation Company Limited (UEGCL) is a Public Limited Liability Company incorporated in March 2001 under the Companies Act (Cap 110), the Laws of Uganda and in conformity with the Electricity Act, 1999. UEGCL started operation on 1st April 2001 and is wholly owned by the Government of the Republic of Uganda, with the head office located in Kampala. The mandate of UEGCL is to establish, acquire, maintain and operate electricity generation facilities as well as promote Research and Development in the Electricity generation sector while running the company on sound business principals.
The Vision of the Company is to “Be One of the leading Power Producers in the Great Lakes Region”.
The Mission is to “Sustainably generate Reliable, Quality and Affordable Electricity for Socio-Economic Development”.
Job Summary: The Senior Compliance Officer will Plan and supervise the management of Compliance and Regulatory engagements and monitor adherence to the set operational standards and practices in line with the relevant legislation and policy frameworks.
Provides compliance checks, verification, investigation, and Compliance reviews geared towards assessing compliance levels of selected policies and procedures, execution of aIntegrity and Compliance enhancement activities geared towards promoting compliance culture and improving the control environment, Conducting awareness assignments, advocating for and facilitating upfront assessment of compliance and risks in key business areas and development of corresponding mitigating procedures, following up to confirm implementation of identified initiatives, Assessing compliance levels, reviewing, evaluating the effectiveness of and investigating matters of noncompliance in the institution.
- Appropriate compliance policies and procedures designed to prevent illegal or unethical conduct are established and institutionalized;
- Policies and procedures are communicated throughout the Organisation
- Employees are periodically trained with respect to compliance policies and procedures;
- Compliance with policies and procedures are monitored, audited and enforced accordingly
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Supervise audit assignments as per Compliance programmes.
- Coordinate implementation of institutional compliance program in regard to internal regulations, policies and standards.Identify material changes in operations/systems and alert supervisors
- Coordinate Investigations of cases and on request represent in cases of court
- Advise and Recommend from works for institutionalizing of good practices for staff compliance and adherence to the set standards and practices
- Review and coordinate the settlement of cases and provide technical support to management and staff in line with departmental instructions
- Manage the performance and development of staff in line with the HRMM
- Working with the Legal, Internal Audit, Human Resources and other Departments as appropriate, implement education and training programs for stakeholders and employees whose functions involve compliance with laws or ethical standards of conduct, including introductory training for new employees and ongoing training for all management and appropriate employees.
- Plan, Coordinate and conduct Investigation of reported and suspected cases of non- compliance and fraud in line with guidelines
- Evaluate effectiveness and efficiency of operations and promoting continuous improvement, Assess compliance with the set policies, procedures, standards, technical specifications as well as best practices
- Review and analyze compliance and regulatory procedures and associated risks and suggest mitigation measures for risks identified;
- Monitor and follow up agreed actions with clients to confirm their implementation
- Plan and manage the performance and development of staff under supervision so as to improve their productivity
- Ascertain extent to which process goals and objectives have been established and conform to those of UEGCL
- Review processes to ascertain extent to which results are consistent with goals and objectives and are performed as intendedPrepare timely, clear, and well-written reports of audit results to Supervisor.
- Advising and influencing senior management to take appropriate steps to strengthen the governance, risk management and internal control environment
- Coordinate external audits and follow up on implementation of recommendations with relevant stakeholder
Reporting Relationship;
Supervisor: Audit/Manager
Contacts/Liaise with the following offices:
Internally
- All Chiefs, Departments
- ICT Manager
Externally
- Contractors and consultants
- Regulator
- Concessioner
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal applicant should hold a Bachelor degree in B. Com, Economics, Accounting (Hons), LLB, Engineering or equivalent
- Part qualification in accounting with a relevant professional body such as ACCA, CPA CIMA is added advantage
- Member of relevant professional bodies is added advantage;
- Possession of CFE or with a degree in a field which has modules in internal controls, finance, auditing, data analysis, forensic accounting or forensic auditing or other relevant professional qualification is an added advantage
- Professional qualification in IT Security, CISA CIA, CPA Qualification in Project Management and any other post graduate qualification in relevant field is desired
- Membership of the Institute of Internal Auditors or any other related recognized professional body is an added advantage;
- Computer literacy is a must
How to Apply:
All Interested candidates should address their applications with copies of certified academic documents, professional qualifications and detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating two referees and their full addresses to:
The Chief Human Resource Officer
Uganda Electricity Generation Company Limited
Block C, Plot 6-9, Victoria Office Park, Okot Close, Bukoto
P.O Box 75831, Kampala.
Applications should be submitted electronically as one attachment only in portable documents format (pdf) indicating the position applied for in the subject line to email address: jobs@uegcl.go.yg
NB:
- Only applications on-line will be considered.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Shortlisted candidates will be required to present original copies of certified academic documents during interviews.
- Applications without authentic academic transcripts will not be considered
UEGCL offers equal opportunities for both female and male applicants. For any inquiries please contact the Human Resource team on email: jobs@uegcl.go.yg on phone: +256312 372 165.
Deadline: 18th November 2019