Mid-level Financial Services Jobs in Uganda

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Access financial services

General Manager

Kampala, Uganda

Access financial services

Team Leader - Northern Region

Northern Region, Uganda

Access financial services

Team Leader - Western Region

Western Region, Uganda

Access financial services

Regional Manager, Western Region

Fort Portal, Uganda

Access financial services

Team Leader

Kampala, Uganda

Access financial services

Team Leader - Eastern Region

Eastern Region, Uganda

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Kampala, Uganda

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Quality Assurance Specialist

Kampala, Uganda

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Deputy Managing Director

Kampala, Uganda

General Manager

Closing: Apr 30, 2024

4 days remaining

Published: Mar 27, 2024 (30 days ago)

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Requirements


  • A relevant tertiary qualification is essential.
  • A post graduate qualification will be advantageous.
  • The company will only look at candidates who have no less than FIVE to TEN years relevant, working experience.
  • Extensive experience in the financial services sector is essential.
  • Experience in the Microfinance industry will be advantageous.
  • Previous exposure to Africa will be highly advantageous.
  • Solid management, accounting and legal skills are essential.
  • Previous Collections experience will be advantageous.
  • Knowledge of Uganda and general Microfinance laws relating to financial services, particularly with regard to Microlending is essential.
  • A strong command of English, both written and verbal is a requirement of the job.


Responsibilities

Requirements


  • A relevant tertiary qualification is essential.
  • A post graduate qualification will be advantageous.
  • The company will only look at candidates who have no less than FIVE to TEN years relevant, working experience.
  • Extensive experience in the financial services sector is essential.
  • Experience in the Microfinance industry will be advantageous.
  • Previous exposure to Africa will be highly advantageous.
  • Solid management, accounting and legal skills are essential.
  • Previous Collections experience will be advantageous.
  • Knowledge of Uganda and general Microfinance laws relating to financial services, particularly with regard to Microlending is essential.
  • A strong command of English, both written and verbal is a requirement of the job.


Growth and development of the Access business within Uganda:

  • Prepare and continuously maintain a comprehensive business plan and annual budget.
  • In association with the support services at the Select Head Office in Johannesburg, develop and implement sales and marketing campaigns in order to drive loan book growth in a cost-effective manner and in-line with set targets.
  • In association with the support services at the Select Head Office in Johannesburg, develop and implement appropriate operational strategies and plans.
  • In association with the support services at the Select Head Office in Johannesburg, develop and implement appropriate collections management strategies and plans.

Financial, Tax and Risk oversight:

  • As per point 1(a) above, recommend a yearly budget for Board approval and prudently manage the organisation’s resources within the budgeted guidelines and relevant laws and regulations.
  • Manage the results and resources of the company in accordance with approved budgets.
  • Ensure that the operation is up to date on all relevant legislation and regulations and report appropriately and timeously to all relevant authorities.

Human Capital:

  • Effectively manage Human Capital in accordance with a high-performance culture and within authorised policies and procedures.
  • Oversee the development of Select Uganda’s staff in all areas to ensure their growth and harmonious integration into the teams.
  • Provide relevant training and development to all staff to ensure that they are competent in their respective roles.
  • Recruit and hire effective staff to grow the company and achieve stated goals.
  • Manage the performance of the team and their results.

Community and Public Relations:

  • Ensure that the image of the organisation is consistently presented in a strong and positive light to relevant stakeholders.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with Government and the private sector.
  • Glean market intelligence through developing a network of contacts.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with potential and existing local funders.

Organisational culture, values and reputation:

  • Maintain and develop our corporate culture, values, and reputation in the market and with our staff, customers, suppliers, partners and regulatory bodies.

Infrastructure:

  • Enhance processes and infrastructure to allow the organisation to grow and achieve its goal.

  • Work with Group IT to ensure ongoing maintenance and readiness of office information systems and infrastructure.

  • Manage physical infrastructure, as well as all data and intellectual property, within the domain.

  • Office Management: Oversee day-to-day administrative functions to ensure smooth daily operations.
  • Report to the Shareholders/Board and the Executive Management Team on organisational plans and performance.


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