About UGAFODE:
UGAFODE Microfinance Limited (MDI) is a registered financial institution in Uganda and is adherent to the Central Bank’s regulations and guidelines and was founded in 1994 to provide quality microfinance services.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
· The incumbent will serve as a member of the senior management team and will be charged with the provision of strategic oversight and implementation of strategies and achievement of objectives of the institution in line with the agreed on plan.
· Provides leadership on all financial issues including reporting to different stakeholders
· Takes part in the development of an overall Business plan and annual plans for UGAFODE Microfinance Limited (MDI)
· Participates in the formulation and review of the Company’s policies and manuals
· Establishes .maintains and implements all policies relating to financial management, financial controls and risk
· Responsible for overseeing the treasury’s function, Manages liquidity and the appropriate level of assets and liabilities. Advises management on investment and funding decisions.
· Manages the accounting system and process
· Co-ordinates internal and external audits plus regulatory inspections.
· Ensures compliance to audits, legal and any other statutory requirements
· Responsible for periodic, accurate and timely reporting to the Central bank, Management, Board Committee and other stakeholders including statutory reports.
· Handling administrative work for the company e.g. procurement, managing contracts with service providers i.e. Logistics Management, Stores and Inventory Management etc
· Responsible for general office maintenance and ensuring good working conditions of all staff
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The applicant should preferably hold a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance from a reputable university or college. Possession of a Master’s degree in Business Administration or any related field is an added advantage
· Hold Professional Accounting Certification e.g. CPA, ACCA
· A minimum of five or more years of managerial experience with a regulated financial institution by Central Bank Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations.
· Working knowledge of Bankers realm Accounting and loan tracking software and the Microfin Budgeting tool is an added advantage.
· Excellent communication, unquestionable character and interpersonal skills.
· Should be mature and intelligent with strong work ethics, integrity and able to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
Age: Between 30 to 45 years.
How to Apply:
If you believe you possess the necessary skills and experience, desire to make a difference, apply though the Human Resource Manager with a detailed CV, stating your current salary, salary expectation, certified copies of complete academic transcripts and professional certificates, names of three referees and a daytime telephone contact to the address below.
The Human Resources Manager
UGAFODE Microfinance Limited (MDI)
Plot 62, Bombo Road
P.O. Box 30815
Kampala. Uganda
Email to: admin@ugafode.co.ug
Deadline: 30th May 2015