COMPLIANCE TRAINEE JOB OPENING

Kampala, Uganda

 INTERNAL JOB ADVERT

 (EXTERNAL APPLICANTS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED)

COMPLIANCE TRAINEE JOB OPENING

Applicant must be a Guild Frank Cashier for at least 1 year. This advert excludes Dealers and Assistant Managers.

Reports to: Head of Compliance

 Job Summary:

The Compliance Trainee will be responsible for supporting the compliance team by ensuring the Compliance of internal processes against current regulations and maintaining required reporting standards.

The role involves verifying business documents and electronic transactions, assisting with regulatory reporting, and providing excellent back-office support to branches. The trainee will also ensure adherence to company policies, security protocols, and regulatory standards, while gaining practical experience in compliance management, and reporting within the forex and financial services sector.

The Compliance trainee role shall be obliged to perform the duties as below:

1.      Inspiring and leading a culture of compliance

2.      Advising various departments on money laundering, data integrity requirements and new compliance requirements.

3.      Check on the data integrity of the various branches

4.      Verify authenticity and accuracy of transaction documentation (receipts, customer IDs, approvals).

5.      Ensure compliance with Bank of Uganda (BoU) regulations, AML/CFT policies, and company procedures.

6.      Flag unusual or suspicious transactions for review, as well as file suspicious and large cash transactions on the GoAML system by the FIA in a timely manner.

7.      Assist in maintaining proper KYC (Know Your Customer) and CDD records.

8.      Help ensure proper filing and documentation of all vouchers and transaction records.

9.      Participate in periodic internal compliance audits and spot checks.

10.  Maintain records required for statutory audits and regulatory inspections.

11.  Ensuring proper counterfeit handling procedures are met.

12. Filing international wire transfer reports.

13. Ensuring the business is up to date on legislation, regulation and best practice.

14. Participating in all internal and external trainings in the line of Compliance as organized by Regulatory bodies.

15. Any other duties as assigned to you by management.

Qualifications:

Must be a Guild Frank Cashier for At Least 1 Year

Must have good knowledge of AML/CFT / CPF policies and procedures.

Must have a good compliance record

Must have good disciplinary Record

Skills Required: 

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Good judgement

Team work and collaboration

Risk assessment

Good communication skills

 Work Environment:

  • Typically works in an office setting.
  • May require sitting for extended periods of handling analytical works.
  • Regular working hours
  • Station -Head office Kabalagala
  • A 7- digit salary

Attach application, updated cv and academic documents. In case of any enquires contact the HR manager on 0700 845194.

Deadline – 18th April 2026