Compliance Officer

• PositionCompliance Officer
• CompanyCoca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBA)
• LocationNamanve Plant, Kampala, Uganda
• Job TypePermanent, Full-Time
• CategoryAccounting & Finance Jobs in Uganda
• IndustryBeverages / FMCG Manufacturing
• DepartmentLegal and Public Affairs (reports to the Risk & Governance Manager)
• Reference NumberCCB261013-8
• DeadlineTuesday, 27 October 2026

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) is the largest Coca-Cola bottler in Africa, accounting for about 40% of all Coca-Cola volumes on the continent. It produces, sells and distributes Coca-Cola brands across several African countries.

In Uganda, CCBA operates as Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda, with its main bottling plant at Namanve on the eastern edge of Kampala. The company makes and distributes soft drinks, juices and water for the Ugandan market.

CCBA describes itself as an equal opportunity employer that hires on merit and qualifications, and it does not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies.

The Compliance Officer supports governance, risk and compliance at the Namanve Plant through Risk and Control Matrix (RACM) management, control assurance and audit coordination. You will keep the RACM up to date, coordinate Control Self-Assessments, test controls, and help implement and improve the Risk, Control and Governance framework through policy reviews, updates and clear communication with stakeholders.

You will also coordinate internal, external and Corporate Audit Department (CAD) audits and make sure findings are closed on time, monitor compliance with internal controls, policies and regulations, report deficiencies and push them to resolution, and run risk assessments and governance reviews that strengthen controls and processes. Part of the role is building compliance capability across the business through knowledge sharing and stakeholder engagement.

• RACM Compliance & Control Assurance: maintain the Risk and Control Matrix (RACM), coordinate Control Self-Assessments (CSAs) and conduct control testing to ensure compliance with governance requirements and control standards.
• Policy and Framework Excellence: implement and continuously improve the Risk, Control and Governance framework through policy reviews, updates and stakeholder communication.
• Audit Coordination & Management: coordinate internal, external and Corporate Audit Department (CAD) audits, ensuring effective execution and timely closure of audit findings.
• Compliance Monitoring & Deficiency Resolution: monitor compliance with internal controls, policies and regulatory requirements, with timely reporting and resolution of identified deficiencies.
• Risk Assessment & Continuous Improvement: conduct risk assessments and governance reviews to strengthen controls, improve compliance and processes, and reduce business risks.
• Capability Building: strengthen governance and compliance capability through leadership, knowledge sharing, stakeholder engagement and adoption of best practice.

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Risk Management, Internal Audit or a related business field.
• Professional certifications such as CPA, ACCA, CIA or CIMA are an added advantage.

Work Experience

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in operational finance, governance, compliance, risk management, internal controls or internal audit.
• Experience in governance, risk and control assurance is an added advantage.

Additional Requirements

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data analysis tools.

Technical Skills

• Audit, risk and control assessment: RACM, CSAs and control testing.
• Audit coordination: Internal, external and corporate audits.
• Policy review: Updating governance frameworks.
• Data analysis: Using Excel and analysis tools to test controls.

Soft Skills

• Analytical thinking: Problem solving with evidence.
• Integrity: Sound professional judgement.
• Influencing: Stakeholder management across the plant.
• Communication: Clear reporting of findings.

Benefits and salary are not stated in the advert. The role is a permanent position.

• A permanent role with Africa’s largest Coca-Cola bottler.
• Hands-on RACM and control assurance experience.
• Work with internal, external and corporate auditors.
• Based at the Namanve Plant, CCBA’s main Uganda site.
• A clear fit for CPA, ACCA, CIA or CIMA holders.
• Build governance skills that travel across industries.

Apply online through the official Coca-Cola Beverages Africa careers portal: sign up or log in, then search for “Compliance Officer” (Reference CCB261013-8). The closing date is Tuesday, 27 October 2026. CCBA does not accept CVs from recruitment agencies. See more accounting and finance jobs in Uganda, management jobs in Uganda and jobs in Mukono.

• Quote the reference number CCB261013-8 so you pick the right role.
• Show RACM, CSA or SOX-style control testing you have done.
• Count your 6 years clearly across finance, risk or audit roles.
• Mention CPA, ACCA, CIA or CIMA, even if in progress.
• Give an example of an audit finding you closed and how.
• Highlight any manufacturing or FMCG control experience.