Compliance Officer (#CCB261013-8)

Details

Closing Date 2026/10/27

Reference Number CCB261013-8

Job Title Compliance Officer

Job Category Legal and Public Affairs - Communication and Sustainability

Company Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda

Job Type Permanent

Location - Country Uganda

Location - Province Not Applicable

Location - Town / City Kampala

Job Description Coca-Cola Beverages Africa is the largest African Coca-Cola bottler, accounting for 40% of all Coca-Cola volumes on the continent. In Uganda, we are currently seeking to recruit a Compliance Officer , based at the Namanve Plant in Kampala.

** ** As a Compliance Officer , you will report directly to theRisk & Governance Manager.

** ** KEY PURPOSE STATEMENT.

The primary role is to support effective implementation of governance, risk, and compliance through Control Matrix (RACM) management, control assurance, and audit coordination.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• RACM Compliance & Control Assurance: Maintain the Risk and Control Matrix (RACM), coordinate Control Self-Assessments (CSAs), and conduct control testing to ensure compliance with governance requirements and control standards.

• Policy and Framework Excellence: Implement and continuously enhance the Risk, Control, and Governance framework through policy reviews, updates, and stakeholder communication to maintain an effective control environment.

• Audit Coordination & Management: Coordinate internal, external, and Corporate Audit Department (CAD) audits, ensuring effective execution and timely closure of audit findings.

• Compliance Monitoring & Deficiency Resolution: Monitor compliance with internal controls, policies, and regulatory requirements, ensuring timely reporting and resolution of identified deficiencies.

• Risk Assessment & Continuous Improvement: Conduct risk assessments and governance reviews to strengthen controls, enhance compliance, improve processes, and mitigate business risks.

• Capability Building : Strengthen governance and compliance capability through leadership, knowledge sharing, stakeholder engagement, and the adoption of best practices.

Skills, Experience & Education Qualifications

• Minimum Requirement: Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Risk Management, Internal Audit, or a related business field.

• Professional certifications such as CPA, ACCA, CIA or CIMA will be an added advantage.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data analysis tools.

Experience.

• Minimum 6 years' experience in operational finance, governance, compliance, risk management, internal controls, or internal audit.

• Experience in governance , risk, and control assurance will be an added advantage.

** ** Competencies:

• Audit, Risk & Control Assessment.

• Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving.

• Integrity & Professional Judgment.

• Stakeholder Management & Influencing.

• Communication & Reporting.

Policy

At Coca-Cola Beverages Africa we are proud to celebrate diversity and we strive to achieve an equal opportunity workplace by being cognisant of affirmative action requirements. It is our policy to be mindful and compliant with all our regional requirements and national laws for those regions. Employment at Coca-Cola Beverages Africa is based solely on an individual’s merit and qualifications directly related to their field of competence. We do not discriminate against an employee or potential employees because race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability and gender identity. ​​​​​​​ At the heart of our recruitment processes is the need to create a value driven experience for all applicants. To all recruitment agencies: Coca-Cola Beverages Africa does not accept agency resumes for roles that we post and make available. Please do not forward any resumes to any Coca-Cola Beverages Africa employees and Talent Teams as we are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.