NARO Retirement Benefits Scheme (NRBS) Compliance Officer Job Vacancy in Uganda

Job Title: Compliance
Officer

Organisation: NARO Retirement
Benefits Scheme (NRBS)

Duty Station: Entebbe, Uganda

About NRBS:

NARO Retirement Benefits Scheme (NRBS) is a
contributory saving scheme for National Agricultural Research Organisation
(NARO) staff.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Establish an annual Compliance work plan for the
Scheme.
Develop and periodically review updates Standards
of Conduct of Scheme activities to ensure continuing relevance in providing
guidance to management and employees
Identify potential areas of compliance
vulnerability and risk; develop/implement corrective action plans for
resolution of problematic issues, and provide general guidance on how to
avoid or deal with similar situations in the future.
Ensure that the provisions of the UBRA or
Regulations made under the Act are complied with.
Ensure that all tax returns are submitted to the
authorizes on time.
Report to the Scheme Manager cases of non-
compliance with the provisions of the Act or Regulations made under the
Act and those by made the Trustees.
Act as an independent review and evaluation body
to ensure that compliance issues/concerns within the Scheme are being
appropriately evaluated, investigated and resolved.
Ensure that all statutory returns are made to the
relevant authorities at the right time.
Ensure that all the Registers, Minute book etc.
are updated and maintained in the prescribed format.
Receive and liaise with all Inspectors at on and
off the premises.
Perform any other duties as assigned by the
Scheme Manager

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

The ideal candidate for the Compliance Officer
vacancy should hold a University degree and training in administrative
law.
Possession of a diploma in legal practice and or
a professional qualification such CPS or ICSA will be an added advantage.
The applicant must have good interpersonal skills
and must be a team player, who can also work with his own initiatives.
Must be confident, have a desire and passion for
excellence and be committed to self-development.
Possess the ability to interpret and apply
legislations, regulations, guidelines and other regulatory requirements as
stated in the PRA 2004, and/or issued by the Commission.
Adequate seniority and authority to effectively
carry out his functions.
Possess the ability to effectively defend his
position on issue

How to Apply:

All interested job candidates should submit their
application letters, C.V and copies of their testimonials to the Chairman,
Board of Trustees, NARO Retirement Benefits Scheme (NRBS), P.O. Box 214,
Entebbe, Uganda.

Note: Only
shortlisted persons will be contacted.

Deadline: 25th July, 2014