Job Title:  Risk Officer  

Organisation: ASA Microfinance Uganda Ltd (ASA Uganda)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Chief Risk Officer

About Organisation:

ASA Microfinance Uganda Ltd (ASA Uganda) is a for-profit, non-deposit taking Microfinance Institution, operating as a microfinance company and regulated by the Uganda Microfinance Regulatory Authority (UMRA). ASA Microfinance Uganda Ltd is also a member of the Association of Microfinance Institutions of Uganda (AMFIU). ASA Uganda commenced operations in 2013. ASA Uganda is a subsidiary of ASA International, one of the world’s largest international microfinance institutions globally and operates in 13 countries in Africa and Asia. The company was listed in the premium segment on the London Stock Exchange in July ’2018.

Job Summary:   This position oversees the process for investigation and processing of fraudulent, illegal, or improper activities by employees and/or members of the credit institution and the prevention and recovery of losses caused by such activities.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Identify, prevent, and reduce the financial risks and losses caused by fraudulent activities /misappropriation.
• Investigation of any suspicious or unusual activities by staff / clients and validating evidence for investigation reporting
• Protect businesses and clients from the financial losses that can result from fraud/ misappropriation activities.
• Making a clear statement to staff, clients, and other stakeholders that the Company does not nurture, accept, or tolerate any fraudulent acts.
• Develop policies, procedures, and strategies to ensure fraud risks are effectively controlled and managed.
• Development and execution of Branch Monitoring Plan.
• Manage and Supervise Department Team member.
• Reviewing weekly branch monitoring reports from team members and recommendation for action to be taken.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly consolidated reports of the department for the group. Preparing annual budget for the department.
• Any other assignment from CEO.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or any other business related course.
• At least 4 years’ work experience in a financial institution.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in computer applications (word processing, spread sheets, email, etc.)
• Ability to maintain high standard of integrity
• Must stay current with new fraudulent activities that may breach the organization’s security measures.
• Writing and Reporting skills.

Applicants who meet the above requirements can send their applications, Curriculum Vitae, copies of relevant academic and professional qualifications, contact details for three (03) professional referees and a day-time telephone number, to the address below:

The Head Human Resource & Administration,

ASA Microfinance (U) Ltd,

Plot 5195 Buye- Kigowa, Ntinda,

P.O. Box 245, Ntinda

Kampala, Uganda

Email to: recruitment@asauganda.com

NB: ASA Microfinance (U) Ltd is an equal opportunity employer and aims to attract and select a diverse workforce, ensuring equal opportunity to everyone, irrespective of race, age, gender, class, ethnicity, disability, location, and religion.