Summary
Date Posted: Friday, September 27 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Pride Microfinance Limited (MDI) is a Microfinance Deposit- taking Institution regulated and supervised by Bank of Uganda (BoU) under the MDI Act, 2003 and MDI Regulations, 2004 and a purpose to transform lives responsibly. Pride offers innovative financial
solutions to people at the base of the economic pyramid and serves its customers through 42 networked branches and 5 contact offices. Pride is an equal opportunity employer looking for competent and experienced individuals to fill the vacancy below:
Compliance Supervisor – IT
The Compliance Supervisor - IT will report to the Compliance Manager and will be based at Head office. He/ she will be responsible for monitoring compliance with Pride’s policies, procedures and regulatory/statutory requirements, to ensure that compliance is adhered to.

Specific responsibilities include: -
• Overseeing IT internal control evaluations for effectiveness of the business.
• Ensure that ICT policies and practices adhere to relevant laws, regulations and industry standards
• Plan and undertake compliance reviews of ICT systems and all delivery channels in line with standing guidelines.
• Perform tests of operating effectiveness of IT internal controls for the business application and general ICT controls
• Conduct compliance assessments on changed, newly added or implemented IT internal controls to identify potential compliance risks within ICT systems and processes
• Liaise with and educate departments and branches across the business on IT controls and / or new regulatory requirements and provide guidance and continuous improvement recommendations on all control issues.
• Liaise with the investigations teams on issues relating to IT System frauds and abuse
• Undertake Risk based compliance engagements in all business functions (branches and departments)
• Review of the ICT policies in place as well as determining the adequacy of the controls in place.
• Ensure compliance with Pride Policies and Procedures through control
• reviews, development of relevant check lists and any other important tools.
• Participate in the preparation of weekly, monthly and quarterly compliance reports.
• Participate in the development and implementation of annual work plans for the Compliance department
• Ensure implementation of recommendations in Audit and other reports. i.e. (Internal Audit, External Audits and BOU reports)
• Train staff on internal systems and procedures with a view to improving compliance levels in Pride.
• Conduct Anti Money Laundering trainings and awareness programs for all staff with emphasis on identification and reporting of suspicious transactions.
• Provide compliance advice and guidance to all staff on new product developments/projects while identifying any compliance related issues.
• Maintain thorough documentation of compliance activities, policies and procedures for accountability and auditing purposes.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Minimum academic qualifications, Experience & competences
• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Information Systems or any bother related field.
• Post Graduate professional course in ICT Systems Audit is an added advantage
• At least 3 years’ experience in related roles
• He/she should not be more than 40 years of age.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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