JOB DETAILS:

Job purpose:

The Anti-Money Laundering Officer is responsible for ensuring  complies with Uganda’s Anti-Money Laundering laws, sectoral regulatory obligations, and internal risk controls. This role will develop, implement, and maintain the company’s AML framework, monitor suspicious activities, and ensure internal teams are trained and aligned with regulatory standards.

No. of Vacancies

1

Specific Skills

• • Analytical mindset with attention to detail
  • High integrity and ethical judgment
  • Strong investigative and reporting skills
  • Excellent communication and training abilities
  • Ability to manage confidential information discreetly
  • Proactive and collaborative approach to compliance

Responsible For

• Develop, implement, and maintain the company’s Anti-Money Laundering policy, procedures, and controls.
• Ensure the AML program aligns with regulatory requirements under the Financial Intelligence Authority (FIA) Act and Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) standards.
• Monitor customer transactions for suspicious activity using appropriate risk-based tools and analytics.
• Maintain accurate records for all AML related investigations and outcomes.
• Serve as the designated liaison with regulatory authorities on AML matters.
• Coordinate audits and regulatory inspections related to AML compliance.
• Ensure employees understand their responsibilities in identifying and reporting suspicious activity.
• Collaborate with the internal audit and risk teams to assess the effectiveness of AML controls.

Job Nature

Full Time

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in law, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
• Certification in AML/CFT compliance (e.g., CAMS, ICA, ACAMS) is strongly preferred
• At least 3–5 years of experience in AML, compliance, or risk management, preferably in the telecommunications and financial services sector
• Strong knowledge of Uganda’s AML laws and global AML framework