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Job Title:  Finance Associate

Organisation: Numida

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

About Numida:

Numida uses proprietary credit models and tech-enabled underwriting workflows to provide working capital loans to African micro businesses. Business owners download our app, apply for a loan in minutes from their place of business, and are approved within a day. Currently, there’s $200 billion in unmet credit demand by micro businesses across the continent.  Since Jan. 2021, Numida has disbursed more than $12,000,000 in unsecured credit to more than 21,000 micro and small businesses enabling business owners to increase their incomes, create jobs, and grow the Ugandan economy. We are Uganda’s first YC-backed startup and are also backed by MFS Africa, Pioneer Fund, Launch Africa, Soma Capital and more.

Our Vision:

Traditionally overlooked and underserved micro and small businesses (MSBs) in emerging markets deserve to have great tech built to serve their needs. Numida is the first and largest mobile platform in East Africa focused on offering convenient, accessible, and appropriate financial services specifically to MSBs. With the wealth of data collected through our platform, we are well positioned to connect business owners to the financial and non-financial services they need in order to grow their business, whether it be credit, savings, insurance, payments, logistics, customer acquisition, or financial & HR management. Due to our deep knowledge of our customers, Numida is becoming renowned for building technology that MSBs love. Within 10 years, we anticipate enabling at least 1 million small business owners on the continent to achieve their dreams.

The Role:

We are looking for a self-driven, results-oriented Associate in our Finance department.

Job Summary: The Finance team at Numida is an expanding, global function responsible for planning, accounting, controlling and, ultimately, enabling our fast-paced and high-growth business. From the moment you join us, you’ll have significant responsibility and receive training and professional development opportunities to help you excel in your role and beyond.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Accurately enter all the company’s financial transactions into the accounting systems (Quickbooks online among others as may be required);
• Reconcile all entries into the accounting system and produce the relevant reconciliation reports for cash and cash equivalents;
• Assist with filing and maintaining accurate and complete physical and online financial records like receipts, contracts, agreements, supplier invoices among others;
• Maintenance of the fixed assets register;
• Staff airtime disbursements;
• Staff travel disbursements and reconciliation of staff accounts;
• Conduct any other additional tasks as required to support the Finance function.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The ideal applicant must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration with at least an Upper Second-class honors
• A minimum of 15 points at ‘A’ Level or equivalent and a first Grade in ‘O’ Level (with at least credit 3 in English and Mathematics) or equivalent;
• Certified Public Accountants (CPA) or Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA) part qualification, is an added advantage;
• Have a strong interpersonal and communication skills;
• Be able to consult and positively engage with a wide variety of people/personalities to professionally deliver on requirements;
• Have a keen eye for detail and diligent approach to work;
• Be self-motivated, analytical, good with figures, organized and able to manage a busy workload with conflicting priorities;
• Have a proactive approach, with a focus on the right solution, professionalism and value;
• Able to provide a hands-on, flexible approach, willing to respond professionally, enthusiastically and positively;
• Digital minded and Calm under pressure.

Why Numida Is Fit for You:

• At Numida, we believe our values make a difference
• We are committed to active inclusion and diversity
• We are transparent
• We succeed when our customers succeed
• We do not only get things done, but also in the right way.
• We value, support and help each other grow.
• And we have fun!

Your Compensation and Reward:

This is a full-time, high-growth role in an early-stage East African technology start-up. We are an unconventional business, and our workplace is inspiring with a lot of opportunities for personal growth and fun. You will receive a competitive salary and have the opportunity to work with dynamic and diverse teams based in Kampala, San Francisco, and Vancouver.

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified candidates Click on this link to submit your application.

In your motivation letter, please make sure to explain why you are a good fit for Numida and this particular position, with a focus on your past experiences.

We will conduct interviews on a rolling basis, so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Deadline: Sunday 29^th May 2022 at 11:59pm

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