Title: Senior Risk Officer job at Financial Intelligence Authority
Senior Risk Officer
2025-07-02T19:34:34+00:00
Financial Intelligence Authority
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Kampala
Kampala
00256
Uganda
Financial Services
Accounting & Finance
2025-07-29T17:00:00+00:00
Uganda
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To identify, assess, and mitigate risks to ensure effective management and compliance with the Authority's risk management framework.
2. KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. Conduct risk assessments to identify potential risks and vulnerabilities within the Authority's operations.
ii. Prepare risk management reports and recommend measures to mitigate identified risks.
iii. Monitor the implementation of risk management strategies and ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
iv. Collaborate with departmental/divisional heads to integrate risk management practices into operational processes.
v. Maintain an up-to-date risk register and track the status of risk mitigation actions.
vi. Support the development and implementation of the Authority’s risk management framework, policies, and procedures. vii. Assist in the preparation of quarterly risk management performance reports.
viii.Liaise with external auditors and regulatory bodies on matters related to risk management and compliance. ix. Provide training and sensitization programs to staff on risk management practices and standards.
PERSON SPECIFICATIONS A. Qualifications
i. Honors Bachelor degree in Finance and Accounting, Business Administration/Commerce with a bias in Accounting.
ii. Professional qualification in Accountancy or, Audit obtained from a recognized awarding body.
iii. Certification in Risk Management such as, CRMA, CRISC.
B. Experience
i. At least 3 years relevant working experience,
3 of which should have been served at Officer level in Government or reputable organization.
C. Competencies
i. Knowledge and understanding of the Authority’s vision, mission, and objectives
ii. Familiarity with risk management frameworks, methodologies, and tools.
iii. Proficiency in determining risk appetite statements across all aspects of risk categories of the Authority
iv. Applied knowledge of Risk Management techniques and methodologies
v. Extensive experience in designing, implementing and Monitoring Risk Management Controls
vi. Proficiency in using risk management software and tools
vii. Strong understanding of compliance and regulatory requirements.
viii.Ability to communicate complex information clearly and concisely in writing and orally.
ix. Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and integrity.
x. Skilled in building and maintaining collaborative relationships, and effectively interacting with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels
Conduct risk assessments to identify potential risks and vulnerabilities within the Authority's operations.
ii. Prepare risk management reports and recommend measures to mitigate identified risks.
iii. Monitor the implementation of risk management strategies and ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
iv. Collaborate with departmental/divisional heads to integrate risk management practices into operational processes.
v. Maintain an up-to-date risk register and track the status of risk mitigation actions.
vi. Support the development and implementation of the Authority’s risk management framework, policies, and procedures. vii. Assist in the preparation of quarterly risk management performance reports.
viii.Liaise with external auditors and regulatory bodies on matters related to risk management and compliance. ix. Provide training and sensitization programs to staff on risk management practices and standards.
. Honors Bachelor degree in Finance and Accounting, Business Administration/Commerce with a bias in Accounting.
ii. Professional qualification in Accountancy or, Audit obtained from a recognized awarding body.
iii. Certification in Risk Management such as, CRMA, CRISC.
At least 3 years relevant working experience,
3 of which should have been served at Officer level in Government or reputable organization.
JOB-686589caeaa4b
Vacancy title:
Senior Risk Officer
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Financial Services, Category: Accounting & Finance]
Jobs at:
Financial Intelligence Authority
Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, July 29 2025
Duty Station:
Kampala | Kampala | Uganda
Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, July 2 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
To identify, assess, and mitigate risks to ensure effective management and compliance with the Authority's risk management framework.
2. KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. Conduct risk assessments to identify potential risks and vulnerabilities within the Authority's operations.
ii. Prepare risk management reports and recommend measures to mitigate identified risks.
iii. Monitor the implementation of risk management strategies and ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
iv. Collaborate with departmental/divisional heads to integrate risk management practices into operational processes.
v. Maintain an up-to-date risk register and track the status of risk mitigation actions.
vi. Support the development and implementation of the Authority’s risk management framework, policies, and procedures. vii. Assist in the preparation of quarterly risk management performance reports.
viii.Liaise with external auditors and regulatory bodies on matters related to risk management and compliance. ix. Provide training and sensitization programs to staff on risk management practices and standards.
PERSON SPECIFICATIONS A. Qualifications
i. Honors Bachelor degree in Finance and Accounting, Business Administration/Commerce with a bias in Accounting.
ii. Professional qualification in Accountancy or, Audit obtained from a recognized awarding body.
iii. Certification in Risk Management such as, CRMA, CRISC.
B. Experience
i. At least 3 years relevant working experience,
3 of which should have been served at Officer level in Government or reputable organization.
C. Competencies
i. Knowledge and understanding of the Authority’s vision, mission, and objectives
ii. Familiarity with risk management frameworks, methodologies, and tools.
iii. Proficiency in determining risk appetite statements across all aspects of risk categories of the Authority
iv. Applied knowledge of Risk Management techniques and methodologies
v. Extensive experience in designing, implementing and Monitoring Risk Management Controls
vi. Proficiency in using risk management software and tools
vii. Strong understanding of compliance and regulatory requirements.
viii.Ability to communicate complex information clearly and concisely in writing and orally.
ix. Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and integrity.
x. Skilled in building and maintaining collaborative relationships, and effectively interacting with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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