Internal Controls Officer
Kampala, Uganda * Full-time
DFCU Bank
Category: AUDIT
Total Positions:
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Full-time
Salary: Not Mentioned
Posted 1 year ago
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Carry out timely and quality standard and ad hoc reviews as assigned, in line with the annual work plan to identify control gaps and escalate them through the appropriate Governance.
• Perform controls based snap checks, reviews, revenue assurance, and exception investigations, etc. across all the key processes in Credit or Branch Distribution and alternate channels.
• Liaise with the different stakeholders to analyze identified gaps and recommend effective remediation measures.
• Liaise with the Risk champions to undertake risk identification, assessment, monitoring and reporting through the available tools, and ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Champion a healthy risk and control culture across the bank through training and awareness as well as advisory and guidance.
• Timely tracking to full closure the rectification of all audit (internal and external) findings to prevent scenarios of repeat findings and overdue issues.
• Perform root cause analysis for non-fraud incidents and recommend and track remedial actions.
• Monitor the effective implementation of the operational risk framework i.e. loss control, incident management, BCM, IRM as per the approved risk management framework.
• Prepare and deliver lessons learned from incidents and emerging control issues.
• Participate in review of the policies, procedures, service level, agreements, guidelines, and process flow for branches by providing input for improvement and follow up to ensure all these documents are up to date.
• Evaluate the sources of income leakages and recommend actions to close the gaps.
• Participate as assigned in combined assurance reviews.
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QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
• Bachelor’s Degree.
• 3 years’ experience in a financial institution.
• Professional qualification in risk management/ audit is an advantage.
• Knowledge of risk management processes (e.g., methods for assessing and mitigating risk).
• An understanding of branch operations and credit processes.
• Willingness to question/challenge existing processes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical with good attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to identify and engage with all stakeholders across various domains.
• Effective team player.
• Ability to work independently.
HOW TO APPLY
If you believe you meet the requirements as noted above, please forward your application with a detailed CV including present position and copies of relevant professional/academic certificates, to the email address indicated below:
Vacanciesbank@dfcugroup.com
Deadline: Tuesday 8th April 2025.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. dfcu Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on religion, age, citizenship, marital or family status, disability, or gender. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Deadline: Expired
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