Grant & Thornton
HEAD OF RISK, QUALITY & COMPLIANCE
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Grant Thornton
Grant Thornton Uganda is one of the country’s leading professional services firms, providing Audit, Tax, Advisory and Business Process Solutions to a diverse portfolio of private sector, public sector and public interest clients. As a member firm of Grant Thornton International, we are committed to delivering exceptional client service while upholding the highest standards of quality, integrity and professional excellence.
As we continue to strengthen our governance and quality management framework, we are seeking an experienced, strategic and results-oriented professional to join our team as Head of Risk, Quality Compliance.
The Opportunity
Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the Head of Risk, Quality & Compliance will provide strategic leadership in enterprise risk management, quality management, regulatory compliance and governance. The successful candidate will play a critical role in safeguarding the firm’s reputation, strengthening its System of Quality Management (ISQM), embedding a strong risk and compliance culture, and ensuring adherence to professional standards and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will:
- Lead the firm’s Enterprise Risk Management framework and oversee the identification, assessment and mitigation of strategic, operational and regulatory risks.
- Coordinate the implementation and continuous improvement of the firm’s System of Quality Management (ISQM).
- Drive compliance with applicable laws, regulations, professional standards and Grant Thornton International standards.
- Provide oversight of ethics, independence, client acceptance and engagement risk management processes.
- Strengthen governance frameworks, internal controls and policy compliance across the firm.
- Lead investigations into ethics, compliance and misconduct matters where required
- Oversee business continuity, resilience and incident management programmes.
- Promote a culture of quality, integrity, accountability and continuous improvement through training and stakeholder engagement.
Qualifications and Experience
Applicants should possess:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Risk Management or a related discipline.
- A recognised professional qualification such as CPA, ACCA, CIA or an equivalent qualification.
- A minimum of eight (8) years’ relevant experience in risk management, governance, quality management, compliance, internal audit or regulatory affairs, with at least three (3) years in a management role.
- Experience in a professional services firm or another highly regulated environment will be a distinct advantage.
- Strong knowledge of ISQM 1 & ISQM 2, International Standards on Auditing (ISA), the IESBA Code of Ethics, AML/CFT requirements, corporate governance and enterprise risk management frameworks.
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for an individual who demonstrates:
Strong strategic thinking and sound business judgement.
High ethical standards, integrity and professionalism.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Strong stakeholder management, communication and influencing abilities.
The ability to drive change, foster collaboration and champion a culture of quality and accountability.
How to Apply
If you believe you have the experience, leadership capability and passion to make a significant impact, we invite you to submit your application.
Please send your application letter and detailed curriculum vitae to
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the vacancy will remain open until filled. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
