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Finance Business Partner job at Unifi Africa

Organization:

Unifi Africa

About the Organization:

Unifi is a new unsecured lender in Uganda, but we’ve been making life easy for clients across Sub-Saharan Africa since 2006.

Job Description

Unifi Africa is a fast-growing financial technology company operating in Zambia, South Africa, Uganda, and Kenya. Unifi Uganda delivers personal lending products from physical branch and digital channels, utilizing internally generated software and lending products backed by IT and data analytics teams based in South Africa. The company is well supported by strong shareholders and a board of directors with vast experience in entrepreneurship and lending.

CPA Uganda April Intake 2024

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Establish, enhance, and maintain a finance function that effectively supports both the department and the broader business.


Core Responsibilities:

  • Analyze financial results, monitor variances, identify trends, and recommend actions to management.

  • Produce financial reports and develop strategies for long-term financial goals.

  • Maintain balance sheet accounts and manage cash flow planning.

  • Conduct financial analysis and reporting.

  • Design, implement, and manage financial projects.

  • Provide insights and advice on business strategies.

  • Serve as a liaison between finance and operations.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee balance sheet and operational reconciliations.

  • Identify risks, process flaws, and improvement opportunities, escalating and documenting as necessary.

  • Manage accounts affected by operational activities, including ad hoc tasks.

  • Lead and develop the team to ensure efficient handling of operational requests.

  • Manage banking relationships, including direct debits.

  • Responsible for interaction with operations and operational software

  • Oversee cash flow and treasury functions.

  • Financial reporting and budgeting

  • Provide financial support and enhance business skills.


All you need to know about the CPA Uganda Course

Qualifications and Experience

  • Degree in Accounting, Commerce, Business Administration, or a related field.

  • CPA or MBA preferred.

  • Five years of relevant experience in a mid-senior finance role.

Skills & Qualifications:

  • Strong independent work ethic with excellent problem-solving and collaborative skills.

  • Skilled in negotiating terms and pricing with stakeholders.

  • Exceptional communication and leadership abilities, with a talent for managing relationships with banks and suppliers.

  • Detail-oriented with the capacity to handle complex information and adapt to rapid changes.

  • Analytical thinker with quick decision-making skills.

  • Strong numerical and problem-solving abilities.

  • Requires a logical and structured approach to finance.

How to Apply

APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION MUST BE ONLINE
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Deadline for Application

September 6, 2024

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