Head of Compliance & Risk

• Provide oversight on financial risk exposures including liquidity, credit, foreign exchange, and cost-related risks
• Partner with Finance to ensure strong financial controls and integrity of financial reporting
• Develop, implement, and continuously enhance the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework in line with ISO 31000, COSO ERM
• Establish and maintain a risk appetite and tolerance framework integrated into business planning
• Lead enterprise-wide risk identification, assessment, and mitigation across strategic, operational, financial, and reputational risks
• Develop and implement organization-wide compliance strategy, policies, and frameworks
• Oversee regulatory engagement, audits, and timely resolution of compliance findings
• Drive compliance training, awareness, and ethical conduct across the organization

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Business, Risk, Engineering, or related field
• Master's Degree (MBA/LLM/Risk/Compliance) preferred
• Compliance/Risk/Audit certification, ISO Internal Auditor; CPA/ACCA/CFE/CISA/LLB (added advantage)
• Minimum 10-15 years' experience in FMCG/Manufacturing/Pharma/Oil & Gas/Large corporate
• Minimum 5 years at a senior management level
• Experience building compliance frameworks, managing audits, exports, and regulatory compliance of Uganda

Skills & Competencies:

• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Analytical mindset with strong data interpretation and reporting skills
• Change management and project management capability
• Strong ethical leadership, integrity, accountability, and teamwork
• Self-starter, agile, collaborative, and a strong problem solver