Finance Officer Jobs – Mstart Microfinance
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About Organisation:

Mstart Microfinance seeks to empower individuals, businesses, and communities by providing accessible, transparent, and flexible financial solutions. Established on 15 Sept 2019, Mstart Microfinance Limited was founded with a mission to transform Africa’s economic landscape by delivering financial services that drive development, foster resilience, and unlock potential.

Job Summary:   The Finance Officer serves as the backbone of our financial operations. As a junior accounting professional, you will be responsible for maintaining meticulous financial records, ensuring the accuracy of our daily bookkeeping, and generating the diverse reports required to guide our strategic decisions. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented individual who understands that in a microfinance environment, every shilling counts toward supporting our clients’ growth.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Bookkeeping & Ledger Management

  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all financial transactions, including loan disbursements, repayments, and operating expenses.
  • Perform daily bank and cash reconciliations to ensure all internal records match bank statements and mobile money wallets.
  • Manage accounts payable and receivable, ensuring all vendor payments and staff reimbursements are processed on time and correctly coded.

Financial Reporting

  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss, Cash Flow).
  • Assist in the preparation of the annual budget and perform monthly variance analysis (Actual vs. Budget).
  • Support the external audit process by providing necessary documentation and schedules.

Non-Financial & Operational Reporting

  • Generate weekly portfolio reports, including Portfolio at Risk (PAR) and repayment rate metrics.
  • Compile social impact and operational reports for management, tracking the number of businesses supported and regional outreach.
  • Maintain an organized digital and physical filing system for all financial and legal documents.

Compliance & Tax

  • Ensure the business remains compliant with Ugandan tax laws (VAT, PAYE, WHT, LST) and timely filing with the URA.
  • Monitor adherence to internal financial controls and procurement policies.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
  • Professional Progress: Level 1 or 2 of CPA (U) or ACCA is highly desirable.
  • Technical Skills: Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Tally, or specialized Microfinance Banking Systems).
  • Advanced Excel skills (ability to use VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, and build automated reporting templates).
  • Experience: 1–2 years of experience in an accounting or finance role, preferably within a financial institution or a high-volume retail business.

Attributes:

  • High level of attention to detail and a “zero-error” mindset.
  • Strong ethical standards and commitment to data privacy.
  • Ability to translate complex numbers into clear, simple reports for non-finance managers.

What We Offer

  • Exposure to the full accounting cycle within a fast-growing financial institution.
  • A professional environment that values data-driven decision-making.
  • Opportunities for career progression as the finance department expands.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit their CV and a brief cover letter to mstartmicrofinancelimited@gmail.com

Deadline: 22nd March 2026

NB: Mstart Microfinance Limited is an equal opportunity employer.