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FINANCIAL INSTITUTION COMPLIANCE OFFICER ROLE OPENS AT eLIPA IN UGANDA
eLipa, a leading payment processing services provider revolutionizing the payment landscape in Africa, has announced an opening for a Compliance Officer position based in Uganda. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring the company’s adherence to regulatory requirements and ethical standards in the country.
Job Responsibilities
The Compliance Officer will be responsible for:
- Developing and implementing compliance policies
- Monitoring regulatory changes
- Conducting audits
- Collaborating with various teams to maintain a culture of compliance within the organization
Key Requirements
To be successful in this role, the ideal candidate will have:
- Extensive knowledge of financial and fintech regulations in Uganda, including anti-money laundering (AML) data protection, and consumer protection laws
- Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as finance, law or business
- Proven experience as a Compliance Officer or in a similar compliance role in the fintech or financial services industry
Key Responsibilities (continued)
The successful candidate will also be responsible for:
- Serving as the primary point of contact for regulatory authorities in Uganda
- Maintaining positive relationships and addressing any compliance inquiries or requests
- Conducting internal audits to assess the effectiveness of eLipa’s compliance programs and identify areas for improvement
- Training and educating staff on legal changes and updates to compliance guidelines
- Preparing and submitting accurate and timely compliance reports to regulatory authorities
- Developing a Risk Management Framework
How to Apply
Applications for the Compliance Officer position can be submitted to hr@mu.elipa.global.