Company: Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda
Job Title: Compliance Officer
Job Reference Number: CCB261013-8
Job Category: Legal and Public Affairs – Communication and Sustainability
Job Type: Permanent
Duty Station: Namanve Plant, Kampala, Uganda
Closing Date: 27 October 2026

About Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) is the largest Coca-Cola bottler in Africa, accounting for approximately 40% of Coca-Cola volumes across the continent. Its Ugandan operations are seeking to recruit a qualified and experienced Compliance Officer to join the team at the Namanve Plant in Kampala.

The successful candidate will report directly to the Risk & Governance Manager and support the effective implementation of governance, risk management and compliance processes across the business.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

The Compliance Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

1. Risk and Control Matrix Compliance: Maintain the Risk and Control Matrix (RACM), coordinate Control Self-Assessments (CSAs) and conduct control testing to ensure compliance with governance requirements and established control standards.
2. Policy and Governance Framework Management: Implement and continuously improve the risk, control and governance framework through policy reviews, updates and stakeholder communication.
3. Audit Coordination: Coordinate internal audits, external audits and Corporate Audit Department (CAD) audits, ensuring that audits are conducted effectively and identified findings are addressed promptly.
4. Compliance Monitoring: Monitor adherence to internal controls, company policies and regulatory requirements, ensuring that identified deficiencies are reported and resolved in a timely manner.
5. Risk Assessment and Continuous Improvement: Conduct risk assessments and governance reviews to strengthen internal controls, improve business processes and mitigate operational and business risks.
6. Capacity Building and Stakeholder Engagement: Strengthen governance and compliance capabilities through leadership, knowledge sharing, stakeholder engagement and the adoption of best practices.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Applicants should meet the following minimum requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Risk Management, Internal Audit or a related business field.
• Professional qualifications such as CPA, ACCA, CIA or CIMA will be an added advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data analysis tools.

Work Experience

Candidates must have a minimum of six years of relevant work experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Operational finance.
• Governance and compliance.
• Risk management.
• Internal controls.
• Internal audit.

Experience in governance, risk management and control assurance will be an added advantage.

Required Skills and Competencies

The ideal candidate should demonstrate competence in the following areas:

• Audit, risk and control assessment.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving.
• Integrity and professional judgment.
• Stakeholder management and influencing.
• Communication and reporting.

Job Application Deadline

Interested and qualified candidates should take note of the application deadline.

Closing Date: 27 October 2026

Job Reference Number: CCB261013-8

Applicants should use the official Coca-Cola Beverages Africa recruitment platform to review the vacancy and submit their applications. The original vacancy details provided do not include a direct application link, so candidates should verify the position through the company’s official careers website.

Important: Applicants are encouraged to review the full job requirements and ensure they meet the minimum qualifications and experience criteria before applying.