Compliance Operations Associate job at A Private Company
Posted by: great-volunteer
Posted date: 2026-Jan-20
Location: Kampala
Compliance Operations Associate 2026-01-19T08:16:44+00:00 A Private Company https://cdn.ugashare.com/jsjobsdata/data/default_logo_company/defaultlogo.png https://www.ugashare.com/jobs/ FULL_TIME Kampala Kampala 00256 Uganda Professional Services Business Operations,Accounting & Finance,Admin & Office,Legal 2026-01-29T17:00:00+00:00 8 Role Purpose The Compliance Operations Associate supports the day-to-day compliance execution for Frictionless Financial Service SMC Limited, a regulated financial services entity in Uganda. The role focuses on preparing, filing, tracking, and coordinating compliance activities. Key Responsibilities Regulatory Reporting & Filings - Prepare periodic regulatory reports and returns for FFS
- Maintain regulatory calendars and submission trackers
- Submit filings in line with defined timelines and instructions
- Maintain accurate and well-organised compliance documentation
AML / KYB Operations - Conduct KYB checks on employers, partners, and counter parties
- Perform sanctions and watch list screening in accordance with FFS policies
- Maintain AML/KYC records, logs, and supporting documentation
- Escalate suspicious activity or red flags immediately
Regulator Liaison (Administrative) - Act as the administrative point of contact with Ugandan regulators
- Coordinate inspections, meetings, and document requests
- Route all substantive regulatory communications for central review
Audit & Inspection Support - Prepare documentation for regulatory inspections and audits
- Track audit findings and remediation actions
- Support follow-up submissions and evidence collation
Escalation & Coordination - Escalate all compliance issues, breaches, or regulatory concerns
- Work closely with the Group Legal, Risk & Compliance Manager
- Support FFS management with compliance-related information
Experience & Skills Required - 1â3 yearsâ experience in compliance, audit, or operations
- Exposure to a regulated environment (MFI, Bank, SACCO, etc.)
- Strong attention to detail and documentation discipline
- Ability to work to deadlines and follow defined processes
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
Preferred - Exposure to AML/KYC or regulatory reporting
- Familiarity with Ugandan financial services regulations
- Basic understanding of data protection requirements
- Prepare periodic regulatory reports and returns for FFS
- Maintain regulatory calendars and submission trackers
- Submit filings in line with defined timelines and instructions
- Maintain accurate and well-organised compliance documentation
- Conduct KYB checks on employers, partners, and counter parties
- Perform sanctions and watch list screening in accordance with FFS policies
- Maintain AML/KYC records, logs, and supporting documentation
- Escalate suspicious activity or red flags immediately
- Act as the administrative point of contact with Ugandan regulators
- Coordinate inspections, meetings, and document requests
- Route all substantive regulatory communications for central review
- Prepare documentation for regulatory inspections and audits
- Track audit findings and remediation actions
- Support follow-up submissions and evidence collation
- Escalate all compliance issues, breaches, or regulatory concerns
- Work closely with the Group Legal, Risk & Compliance Manager
- Support FFS management with compliance-related information
- Strong attention to detail and documentation discipline
- Ability to work to deadlines and follow defined processes
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
- Exposure to AML/KYC or regulatory reporting
- Familiarity with Ugandan financial services regulations
- Basic understanding of data protection requirements
- 1â3 yearsâ experience in compliance, audit, or operations
- Exposure to a regulated environment (MFI, Bank, SACCO, etc.)
JOB-696de86c40061 Vacancy title: Compliance Operations Associate Jobs at: A Private Company Deadline of this Job: Thursday, January 29 2026 Duty Station: Kampala | Kampala Summary Date Posted: Monday, January 19 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed JOB DETAILS: Role Purpose The Compliance Operations Associate supports the day-to-day compliance execution for Frictionless Financial Service SMC Limited, a regulated financial services entity in Uganda. The role focuses on preparing, filing, tracking, and coordinating compliance activities. Key Responsibilities Regulatory Reporting & Filings - Prepare periodic regulatory reports and returns for FFS
- Maintain regulatory calendars and submission trackers
- Submit filings in line with defined timelines and instructions
- Maintain accurate and well-organised compliance documentation
AML / KYB Operations - Conduct KYB checks on employers, partners, and counter parties
- Perform sanctions and watch list screening in accordance with FFS policies
- Maintain AML/KYC records, logs, and supporting documentation
- Escalate suspicious activity or red flags immediately
Regulator Liaison (Administrative) - Act as the administrative point of contact with Ugandan regulators
- Coordinate inspections, meetings, and document requests
- Route all substantive regulatory communications for central review
Audit & Inspection Support - Prepare documentation for regulatory inspections and audits
- Track audit findings and remediation actions
- Support follow-up submissions and evidence collation
Escalation & Coordination - Escalate all compliance issues, breaches, or regulatory concerns
- Work closely with the Group Legal, Risk & Compliance Manager
- Support FFS management with compliance-related information
Experience & Skills Required - 1â3 yearsâ experience in compliance, audit, or operations
- Exposure to a regulated environment (MFI, Bank, SACCO, etc.)
- Strong attention to detail and documentation discipline
- Ability to work to deadlines and follow defined processes
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
Preferred - Exposure to AML/KYC or regulatory reporting
- Familiarity with Ugandan financial services regulations
- Basic understanding of data protection requirements
Work Hours: 8 Experience in Months: 12 Level of Education: bachelor degree Job application procedure Application Link: Click Here to Apply Now
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