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Job Summary

Job Title:
Internal Control Officer
Employer:
Ecobank Uganda
Location:
Kampala, Uganda
Country:
Uganda
Contract Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Bank Jobs
Number of Positions:
1
Deadline:
Monday, 1 December 2025

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Internal Control Officer job at Ecobank Uganda | Apply Now

Are you looking for Bank jobs in Uganda 2025 today? then you might be interested in Internal Control Officer job at Ecobank Uganda

About the Organisation

Ecobank Uganda is a bank in Uganda that operates as a commercial bank under a license granted by the Bank of Uganda, the central bank and national banking regulator. It is a leading financial institution dedicated to delivering innovative banking solutions and fostering economic growth with a mission to provide accessible, secure, and customer-focused services that empower communities and businesses.

Renowned for its strong reputation and regional recognition, the bank has built a legacy of excellence and resilience, continuously evolving its business model through the integration of advanced digital technologies and tailored financial products.

With a rich history marked by strategic expansion and adaptive leadership, Ecobank Uganda offers a dynamic work culture that values diversity, professional growth, and work-life balance, providing a wide range of career opportunities and flexible work arrangements designed to attract and retain top talent.

Guided by core values of integrity, innovation, and customer-centricity, the institution is committed to corporate social responsibility by actively supporting community development, financial literacy programs, and environmental sustainability initiatives. For more information, visit [Company Website

Kampala, Uganda

Full Time

Deadline: 

1 Dec 2025

Job Title

Internal Control Officer job at Ecobank Uganda

Ecobank Uganda

Job Description

Job Title:  Internal Control Officer

Organisation: Ecobank Uganda

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

  • Ensure Policy/Procedure/Regulatory Compliance

  • Provide Control and Compliance counselling, advisory and decision support to business units and SRFs

  • Create and improve a homogeneous Control Culture in the Bank

  • Ensure integrity of the GL balance report through daily review and follow-up

  • Ensure that open items in branches’ GL accounts reflect the true nature of recorded products

  • Ensure prompt rendition of relevant returns and reports

  • Institute and enforce aggressive Revenue Assurance and Cost Reduction strategies

  • Ensure prompt resolution of issues in Inspection Reports, Management Letter, BoU Exams, etc.

  • Ensure timely rendition of Control & Compliance reports to the Head, Internal Control

  • Conduct spot checks/visitations to branches at least quarterly

  • Render Control Activity Reports within agreed deadlines

  • Supervise and train internal controllers

  • Represent Internal Control where required

  • Support implementation of the Three Lines of Defence model

  • Strengthen monitoring routines on sensitive GLs, suspense, dormant and exception accounts

  • Review reconciliation processes and follow up on long-outstanding items

  • Escalate high-risk findings promptly to relevant stakeholders

  • Participate in BRCC and other control forums and drive closure of action items

  • Support remediation of issues from Internal Audit, External Audit and BoU examinations

  • Maintain process and control documentation (SOPs, control checklists, test scripts, etc.)

  • Provide guidance and coaching to junior controllers and branch control staff

Internal Control Officer job at Ecobank Uganda

SERVICES

COMMERCIAL

SERVICES

INDUSTRIAL

SERVICES

RESIDENTIAL

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

  • First or Second class degree in Accountancy, Finance, Business, Economics, Banking etc.

  • Ideally holds a professional qualification (CIA, CPA, ACCA)

  • Minimum 4-6 years’ experience in a financial institution

  • At least 2-3 years’ experience in Internal Control, Internal Audit, Risk Management or Compliance

  • At least 2-3 years’ hands-on experience in Banking Operations (TSG, Reconciliations, Settlements, Branch Ops, Cash, Payments, etc.)

  • Professional qualification preferred (CIA/CPA/ACCA)

Skills, Capabilities & Personal Attributes

  • Analytical and Investigation Skills

  • Auditing Skills

  • Accounting Skills

  • Banking Operations/Credit Skills

  • Treasury Skills

  • Fraud and Operational Risk Knowledge

  • Policy and Regulation interpretation

  • Oral and Written Communication Skills

  • Financial services knowledge

  • Strong MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Core Banking knowledge

  • Conceptual Skills

  • Strong analytical, report-writing and presentation skills

  • Good appreciation of regulatory expectations and audit standards

  • Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

How to Apply

All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to apply online at the APPLY Button below.

Click Here

Deadline: 1st December 2025

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