• PositionInternal Control Officer
• CompanySalaam Bank Uganda
• LocationKampala, Uganda
• Job TypeFull-Time
• CategoryBanking Jobs in Uganda
• IndustryBanking / Islamic Finance
• DepartmentRisk & Internal Controls
• Reports ToHead of Risk & Internal Controls
• GradeOfficer
• ExperienceMinimum 2 Years
• DeadlineTuesday, 8th September 2026

The Internal Control Officer will review business processes and transactions, identify control weaknesses, assess operational risks, monitor compliance with approved policies and procedures, and recommend corrective actions to strengthen the Bank’s control environment.

The role works closely with business and support departments across the Bank and interfaces with regulatory bodies, core banking system consultants, key customers, and vendors. A unique aspect of this position is ensuring control reviews consider applicable Shariah requirements and Islamic banking processes.

Internal Control Monitoring

• Conduct regular reviews of the Bank’s operational processes and test the effectiveness of key controls.
• Identify control gaps, breaches, and potential operational losses.
• Follow up on weaknesses until they are satisfactorily resolved.

Operational Risk & Control Assessment

• Support the identification and assessment of operational risks.
• Review Risk and Control Self-Assessments (RCSAs), monitor key risk and control indicators.
• Escalate significant issues to management.

Process, Branch & Departmental Reviews

• Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of business processes and identify inefficiencies.
• Review new products, systems, and processes from an internal control perspective.
• Conduct periodic control reviews at branches and Head Office covering cash handling, account opening, customer transactions, documentation, reconciliations, suspense and dormant accounts, and exception reports.

Compliance, Shariah & Regulatory Controls

• Monitor compliance with applicable laws, Bank of Uganda requirements, and internal policies.
• Work closely with the Compliance Department to address identified weaknesses.
• Ensure control reviews consider applicable Shariah requirements and monitor adherence to approved Islamic banking processes and product structures.
• Escalate potential Shariah non-compliance issues.

Reporting & Follow-up

• Track management action plans arising from internal, external, regulatory, and control reviews.
• Maintain an updated database of outstanding control and audit issues.
• Prepare periodic internal control, exception, and follow-up reports.
• Promote awareness of internal controls across the Bank and encourage a culture of accountability, transparency, and adherence to procedures.

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Banking, Management, or a related field.

Work Experience

• Minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience in internal controls, internal audit, risk management, compliance, banking operations, or a related field.
• Experience in the banking or financial services sector is preferred.
• Experience conducting control reviews, process reviews, branch reviews, or risk assessments within a regulated financial institution is an added advantage.

Added Advantage

• Knowledge of Islamic banking and Shariah principles.

Technical Skills

• Internal Controls: Knowledge of internal control principles, frameworks, and testing methodologies.
• Risk Management: Operational risk assessment, RCSAs, and key risk indicators.
• Banking Operations: Cash handling, account opening, reconciliations, and transaction processing.
• Compliance: Regulatory requirements, Bank of Uganda standards, and financial controls.
• Data & Reporting: Data analysis, report writing, and Microsoft Office (particularly Excel).
• Shariah Governance: Islamic banking processes and Shariah compliance (added advantage).

Soft Skills

• Integrity: High level of professionalism, confidentiality, and discretion.
• Attention to Detail: Strong focus on accuracy in control testing and reporting.
• Analytical Thinking: Critical thinking and ability to identify control weaknesses.
• Communication: Good report-writing and verbal communication skills.
• Independence: Ability to work independently and challenge processes constructively.
• Organization: Strong time-management and organizational skills.
• Collaboration: Teamwork across business and support departments.

SalaamBank offers a competitive banking sector compensation package. Benefits include working for Uganda’s growing Islamic banking institution, exposure to both conventional and Shariah-compliant banking operations, career development in risk management and internal controls, cross-departmental collaboration with business and support teams, and the opportunity to interface with Bank of Uganda and other regulatory bodies.

• Join Uganda’s Islamic banking sector, one of the fastest-growing segments in financial services.
• Build expertise in both conventional and Shariah-compliant internal controls.
• Work across branches and Head Office, gaining broad banking operations exposure.
• Interface with Bank of Uganda, external auditors, and core banking system consultants.
• Only 2 years’ experience needed, accessible for early-career banking professionals.
• Develop risk management, compliance, and audit skills in a regulated environment.
• Promote a culture of accountability and transparency across the Bank.

Send your application via email:

• Email: recruitment@salaambank.co.ug
• Submit all documents as a single PDF document.
• Deadline: Tuesday, 8th September 2026.

• Demonstrate 2+ years of internal controls, audit, risk, or banking operations experience.
• Highlight experience conducting control reviews, branch reviews, or risk assessments.
• Mention any Islamic banking or Shariah compliance knowledge if applicable.
• Show proficiency in Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Include examples of control gaps identified and corrective actions implemented.
• Submit everything as a single PDF document.
• Apply before Tuesday 8th September 2026.

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