Group Risk Officer at ASIGMA Capital

Location: Kampala, Uganda

Experience: 10+ years in Audit/Accounting (5 years at Senior Management level)

Qualifications: Bachelor’s & Master’s in Business/Accounting/Engineering + ACCA/CPA/CIMA

Apply Online: ASIGMA Careers Portal

About ASIGMA

ASIGMA is a group of three subsidiaries – Advisory, Data, and Capital that leverages data and technology to add value to organisations. Its Advisory arm offers investment advice, develops investable business cases, and provides Private Sector support and Technical Assistance; some of our development clients include USAID, DFID, AfDB, and WBG IFC. Its Capital arm is currently managing projects in alternative investments (Private Equity, Real Estate, and Energy) that include Manufacturing and Shallow Geothermal Exploration, among others. Lastly, its Data arm aids the Advisory and Capital arms through digital data capture and analytics, market research, and insights to allow for actionable decision making but also provides project and data management services to external clientele.

Job Summary

The Group Risk Officer (GRO) is a strategic advisor to the CEO and the Board, responsible for establishing and overseeing ASIGMA’s enterprise-wide risk management framework. The role ensures that risks across all service lines of investment advisory, technology services, research & learning, and program management are identified, assessed, monitored, and managed in line with ASIGMA’s growth strategy and governance standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Risk Leadership: Provide inputs into ASIGMA’s business strategy and ensure enterprise risk management objectives are aligned with corporate goals.
• Risk Framework & Controls: Review the soundness of systems, processes, and controls, ensuring they meet industry best practices and safeguard ASIGMA’s operations.
• Risk Assessments: Develop, implement, and oversee comprehensive risk management strategies to proactively identify, measure, and mitigate financial, operational, compliance, reputational, and technological risks.
• Reporting & Advisory: Furnish the CEO, Board, and Governance Committees with quarterly risk and compliance reports, highlighting key exposures and management’s response.
• Governance & Compliance: Monitor regulatory compliance across the firm and recommend improvements to strengthen ASIGMA’s governance framework.
• Asset & Information Protection: Oversee measures for safeguarding company assets and verifying their integrity, while ensuring reliability of financial and operational data.
• Assignments & Special Reviews: Undertake risk-related assignments from the CEO, Board Committees, and the Governance, Risk & Compliance Committee.
• Business Continuity: Lead business continuity and resilience planning to ensure ASIGMA withstands internal and external shocks.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Represent the CEO’s Office on risk matters in management and board meetings, and liaise with external auditors, regulators, and stakeholders on areas of concern.
• Continuous Improvement: Regularly review ASIGMA’s risk, control, and governance processes, recommending improvements that enhance value for money and organizational resilience.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree (Hons) in Business, Accounting, Engineering or related field from a recognised and reputable institution or university.
• Master’s degree in business studies, Accounting, Management or Engineering from a recognised and reputable institution or university.
• Full professional qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, CPA, or other internationally recognised professional accounting qualification.
• Full membership of the Institute of Internal Auditors or CIA, or CISA.

Experience

• At least 10 years’ experience in Audit or Accounting, 5 years of which shall be at Senior Management in a large reputable organisation.

Desirable Competencies

• Leadership
• People and Stakeholder Management
• Performance Management
• Analytical, testing and sampling skills
• Negotiating and Influencing
• Professionalism
• Knowledge of Audit Strategy.
• Knowledge of Audit Methodology and scope:
• Understanding Risk, Control and Governance
• Management of Audits skills
• Reporting skills
• Computer & IT competencies

How to Apply

All candidates should apply online at: ASIGMA Careers Portal.

Brown Alex Sunday, 31 August 2025 Finance Jobs