Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Officer

MTN-Uganda is the leading telecommunications Company in Uganda, providing Mobile Money, payphone, fixed lines, fax/data, internet and mobile services. MTN is an equal opportunity employer and is seeking to recruit competent individuals to fill the vacant Position of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Officer.

The position reports to the Manager Mobile Money Assurance Services.

The main purpose of the job:-

To coordinate the company’s Anti-Money Laundering (AML) activities in respect of Mobile Money Services by ensuring adherence to the AML, KYC management framework in identifying, controlling, monitoring and reporting.

Prime responsibilities of the position:

• To provide AML advisory support to the Company and assist in handling enquiries from the law enforcement/regulatory authorities in Uganda.
• To review on a continuous basis the KYC documentation submitted by mobile money agents and customers for purposes of compliance
• To communicate, coordinate with relevant departments on anti-money laundering related issues and conduct internal anti-money laundering training sessions.
• To perform AML functions on an on-going basis, including detection / reporting of suspicious transactions and activities; conduct reviews for the enhancement of the AML functions of MTN, and perform AML risk assessment when required.
• To develop and promote risk-based tools/monitoring systems; maintain the AML related database for MTN; review and comment on MTN’s manuals, policies and guidelines from an AML perspective.

The applicant must possess the following Academic qualifications and Experience:

• A Bachelor degree in Business, statistics or Mathematics or other relevant area
• AML certification
• Minimum 2 years’ Experience in Financial Service Risk management
• Broad working knowledge of applicable financial regulations, standards & guidelines

Other skills and attributes

• Data analysis skills are a must. Working knowledge of ACL
• Good interpersonal and problem solving skills.
• Commitment to quality and high performance.
• Resilience, self-motivation and flexibility.
• Ability to work under minimum supervision.

MTN Uganda is an equal opportunity Employer.

Interested candidates should send their Job Applications with detailed CVs, certified copies of academic certificates (originals are to be presented at the interview) and names and addresses of three referees addressed to the:

Recruitment Officer,

MTN- Uganda,

 P.O Box 24624,

 Kampala,

 not later than Friday April 5, 2013.

NB: Only successful candidates will be contacted.