Background

Our client, a leading microfinance institution in Uganda, is looking for a qualified and detail-oriented Finance Officer to join their team.

Responsibilities

Maintain accurate financial records and prepare monthly financial reports.

Reconcile bank accounts, cash transactions, general ledgers and loan accounts.

Monitor loan disbursements, repayments, interest and related transactions.

Support budgeting, cash-flow management and expense monitoring.

Manage accounts, payable and receivable and track operational expenses.

Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax requirements and applicable regulations.

Assist with internal and external audits and maintain proper financial documentation.

Monitor internal controls, identify discrepancies and prepare financial reports for management.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Business Administration or a related field.

CPA Part II or equivalent professional accounting qualification.

Experience

Minimum 3 years’ relevant experience in finance or accounting.

Experience in microfinance, financial services or lending will be an added advantage.

Skills and Attributes

Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.

Good understanding of loan portfolio accounting, conciliations and financial controls.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting/financial management systems.

Strong analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills.

High attention to detail, accuracy and integrity.

Ability to work independently and meet strict reporting deadlines.

• Maintain accurate financial records and prepare monthly financial reports.
• Reconcile bank accounts, cash transactions, general ledgers and loan accounts.
• Monitor loan disbursements, repayments, interest and related transactions.
• Support budgeting, cash-flow management and expense monitoring.
• Manage accounts, payable and receivable and track operational expenses.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax requirements and applicable regulations.
• Assist with internal and external audits and maintain proper financial documentation.
• Monitor internal controls, identify discrepancies and prepare financial reports for management.

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Good understanding of loan portfolio accounting, conciliations and financial controls.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting/financial management systems.
• Strong analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail, accuracy and integrity.
• Ability to work independently and meet strict reporting deadlines.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Business Administration or a related field.
• CPA Part II or equivalent professional accounting qualification.