Finance Lead
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Job summary
The Finance Lead is responsible for providing end-to-end financial leadership, control, reporting, and compliance oversight for the Betika Uganda. The role owns the preparation of monthly management accounts, P&L reporting, cash flow forecasting, tax compliance, treasury management, reconciliations, audits, and local finance team management. The job holder acts as the key finance partner to local and group stakeholders, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong controls, timely compliance with Uganda Revenue Authority requirements, effective cash and liquidity management, and continuous improvement of finance processes. The role requires independent ownership of financial deliverables, proactive identification of risks, and the ability to provide clear financial insight to support business decision-making.
Min Qualification:
Bachelors
Experience Level:
Mid level
Experience Length:
5 years
Language Requirement:
English
Working Hours:
Full Time - 9 to 5
Applicant Location:
Uganda
Job descriptions & requirements
Grade: To be determined
Department: Finance
Section: Finance Operations / Financial Control
Country Location: Uganda
Reporting Relationships: Reports to Country Manager
Direct Reports: Local Finance Team
Job Purpose
The Finance Lead is responsible for providing end-to-end financial leadership, control, reporting, and compliance oversight for Betika Uganda. The role owns the preparation of monthly management
accounts, P&L reporting, cash flow forecasting, tax compliance, treasury management, reconciliations, audits, and local finance team management. The job holder acts as the key finance partner to local and group stakeholders, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong controls, timely compliance with Uganda Revenue Authority requirements, effective cash and liquidity management, and continuous improvement of finance processes. The role requires independent ownership of financial deliverables, proactive identification of risks, and the ability to provide clear financial insight to support business decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Ownership, Reporting & Planning
● Own the preparation and delivery of accurate monthly management accounts and P&L reporting within agreed timelines.
● Prepare clear variance analysis against budget, forecast, and prior periods, highlighting key drivers, risks, and corrective actions.
● Build, maintain, and regularly update cash flow forecasts to support effective planning and liquidity management.
● Support annual budgeting, periodic reforecasting, and financial planning cycles for the Uganda business.
● Provide timely financial insights to management to support decision-making and business performance monitoring.
● Ensure all financial reports are complete, accurate, properly reviewed, and aligned with group reporting requirements.
Tax, Compliance & Regulatory Obligations
● Ensure full compliance with all local tax requirements, including Uganda Revenue Authority requirements, filings, deadlines, documentation, and payments.
● Manage preparation, review, and submission of tax returns and related statutory filings within required timelines.
● Coordinate transfer pricing documentation and compliance in collaboration with group finance, tax advisors, and external consultants.
● Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant tax, accounting, and regulatory requirements affecting the business.
● Identify, flag, and escalate tax or compliance risks early, proposing practical mitigation measures.
● Maintain accurate tax records, supporting schedules, and documentation for audit and regulatory review purposes.
Treasury, Cash Management & Financial Transactions
● Monitor daily cash positions and liquidity requirements to ensure sufficient funding for operational needs.
● Manage payment planning, cash allocation, funding requests, and treasury-related reporting.
● Monitor and manage foreign exchange exposure, ensuring timely escalation of material FX risks.
● Ensure smooth execution of all financial transactions, including supplier payments, intercompany settlements, and statutory payments.
● Coordinate with banks, payment partners, mobile money providers, and internal stakeholders to resolve transaction issues promptly.
● Support the implementation of controls around cash handling, bank access, payment authorization, and treasury processes.
Vendor, Accounts Payable & Cost Control
● Oversee accounts payable processes, vendor payments, and payment planning to ensure timely and accurate settlement of obligations.
● Track outstanding liabilities, commitments, accruals, and exposure to support accurate financial reporting and cash planning.
● Ensure correct accounting and financial treatment of all payments, invoices, accruals, prepayments, and supplier transactions.
● Review vendor balances and aging reports, escalating long-outstanding or disputed balances for resolution.
● Support cost control by monitoring expenditure trends, identifying unusual spending, and providing analysis to management.
● Ensure vendor records, invoices, approvals, and supporting documentation are complete and properly maintained.
Reconciliations, Controls & Financial Accuracy
● Oversee daily, weekly, and monthly reconciliations across bank accounts, wallets, payment platforms, internal systems, and accounting records.
● Ensure accuracy and consistency between operational systems, mobile money wallets, payment provider records, bank statements, and the general ledger.
● Investigate, escalate, and resolve reconciliation discrepancies quickly, ensuring root causes are identified and corrective actions implemented.
● Strengthen financial controls around reconciliations, reporting, payment processing, and transaction monitoring.
● Maintain a robust month-end close process with clear timelines, ownership, review points, and supporting schedules.
● Reduce financial leakage and operational risk through timely review and reconciliation of high-volume transactions.
Audit, Governance & Record Management
● Support internal and external audits, including financial audits, AML reviews, regulatory audits, and group governance reviews.
● Maintain clean, complete, and well-organized financial records, audit trails, schedules, and supporting documentation.
● Ensure readiness for regulatory reviews by maintaining accurate records and responding promptly to information requests.
● Support implementation of audit recommendations and track closure of agreed action points.
● Ensure finance processes align with internal policies, group governance requirements, and applicable regulatory standards.
● Promote a strong control and compliance culture within the local finance function.
Team Management, Process Improvement & Automation
● Manage, supervise, and develop the local finance team, ensuring clear role allocation, accountability, and performance standards.
● Provide coaching, guidance, and technical support to finance team members.
● Improve finance processes, controls, reporting quality, and documentation standards.
● Identify opportunities to reduce manual work through automation, process redesign, improved templates, and better system utilization.
● Drive timely resolution of finance operational issues by coordinating across local and group teams.
● Support a culture of accuracy, ownership, responsiveness, and continuous improvement within the finance team.
Job Dimensions
Financial Responsibility:
● Responsible for financial reporting accuracy, cash flow visibility, payment planning, tax compliance, reconciliations, and financial control.
● No direct budget ownership unless assigned, but responsible for monitoring financial performance, identifying risks, and supporting cost control.
Job Specifications
Academic Qualifications
● Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
Professional Qualifications / Memberships
● Fully qualified accountant, such as CPA, ACCA, or equivalent.
● Candidates in the final stages of qualification may be considered where they demonstrate strong relevant experience.
● Membership in a recognized professional accountancy body is preferred.
Work Experience Required
● Minimum five (5) years of relevant finance, accounting, financial control, or reporting experience.
● Demonstrable Uganda market exposure is required.
● Strong experience in tax compliance, statutory reporting, management accounts, P&L ownership, reconciliations, and cash flow management.
● Proven ability to independently own financial reporting and deliver accurate outputs in a fast-paced environment.
Added Advantage
● Experience in fintech, telecom, betting, gaming, digital payments, or other high-volume transaction businesses.
● Exposure to mobile money, wallets, payment processors, or payment ecosystems.
● Experience working within group reporting structures or multinational organizations.
● Experience supporting audits, regulatory reviews, AML reviews, or high-control environments.
● Experience implementing automation, process improvements, or finance systems enhancements.
Competencies
● Strong financial reporting, accounting, and analytical skills.
● Excellent understanding of tax, compliance, statutory obligations, and financial controls.
● Strong cash flow forecasting, treasury, and liquidity management capability.
● High attention to detail and ability to identify errors, variances, and financial risks quickly.
● Strong reconciliation and problem-solving skills, especially in high-volume transaction environments.
● Ability to work independently, take ownership, and make sound financial decisions with minimal supervision.
● Effective stakeholder management and communication skills.
● Strong planning, organization, prioritization, and follow-through.
● Ability to manage and develop a team in a fast-paced environment.
● High integrity, confidentiality, accountability, and professional judgment.
● Strong Microsoft Excel and financial systems proficiency.
● Continuous improvement mindset with the ability to simplify processes and reduce manual work.
What Success Looks Like in the First 90 Days
● Clean, reliable monthly accounts delivered accurately and on time.
● Full visibility on cash flow, liquidity needs, upcoming obligations, and key financial exposures.
● No missed tax, regulatory, statutory, or internal reporting deadlines.
● Clear understanding of financial risks, control gaps, and immediate priorities.
● Improved reconciliation accuracy, speed, and issue resolution.
● Better structure and ownership across finance processes and local team responsibilities.
● Strong working relationships established with local management, group finance, banks, advisors, and key operational stakeholders.
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