Jimmy Driel Lumu Head of Risk Advisory

Jimmy Driel is a risk, compliance, and IT audit specialist with over 23 years of cross‑industry experience, including 16 years in senior leadership roles. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) and an Advanced Diploma in Computer Science and is an ISO 31000 Risk Management Professional (CRMP), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Risk Based Auditor (CRBA), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), and Certified Internal Auditor (CIA). This unique blend of audit, technology, and risk credentials enables him to design and oversee robust governance, risk, and control environments for complex organizations.

Jimmy has led the design and implementation of AML/CFT/CPF programs and conducted sectoral risk assessments for Rwanda’s accountancy sector and Uganda’s insurance and gaming industries, translating regulatory expectations into practical risk‑based controls. He has developed and contextualized compliance management frameworks tailored to specific sectors, helping institutions strengthen customer protection, manage emerging risks, and meet both local and international regulatory standards.

As Head of Internal Audit at Bayport Financial Services and Orient Bank Uganda, he spearheaded risk‑based audit planning, quality assurance, and compliance monitoring, reporting directly to Audit, Risk, and Compliance Committees while mentoring multidisciplinary audit teams. Earlier in his career, he served as Internal Audit Manager at DFCU Bank and Housing Finance Bank and gained foundational experience at KPMG Uganda, with a focus on assurance, information systems, and enterprise risk.

Currently, Jimmy is the lead consultant for Forvis Mazars Uganda’s BRJ , where he is driving the automation of AML/CFT programs and advising on IT system alignment with organizational processes and regulatory requirements. His work consistently strengthens internal controls, enhances regulatory compliance, and elevates governance standards for multi sector regulated entities across the region.