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About Etranzact

Etranzact is a leading provider of innovative payment solutions, delivering secure and efficient financial transaction services across Africa and beyond. We are committed to driving financial inclusion and empowering businesses through cutting-edge technology. Join our dynamic team and contribute to our mission of transforming the financial landscape.

Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Finance Officer to join our finance team. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing financial operations, ensuring accuracy, and supporting strategic financial planning.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring that proper financial procedures/systems are operated and maintained, ensuring compliance with ETRANZACT PLATFORM LIMITED’s financial policy and set accounting standards.
• Preparing budgets, amendments, and forecasts, working with the Head of Finance and other staff, and ensuring that budgetary implications are understood by the respective officers.
• Ensuring compliance with national regulations in respect of financial and other matters, e.g., taxation, and labour laws.
• Preparing financial reports and ensuring compliance with their financial and other requirements as against budgets, and providing timely advice on likely over and underspends.
• Analyse accounts, propose/implement solutions concerning problem transactions and irregularities.
• Supervise overall financial administration of ETRANZACT PLATFORM LIMITED Uganda’s accounts as follows:
• verify and record financial obligations and payments
• Review and submit quarterly accounts/financial statements
• analyse and monitor the status of obligations and expenditures;
• In consultation with the Head of Finance, manage all financial requisitions and ensure all financial obligations are met promptly.
• Confirm that proposed obligations or expenditure for goods and services are per ETRANZACT PLATFORM LIMITED Uganda’s financial policy, budget, and corporate plan.
• Co-ordinate and maintain a cash forecasting system to ensure that the administration has adequate funds in its bank accounts and cash imprest to meet its obligations at all times.
• Provide advice, financial interpretations, and corrective actions in response to audits and other queries.
• Provide substantive support to the development and implementation of accounting systems.
• In consultation with the Head of Finance and in partnership with staff, manage contractual negotiations and agreements with vendors and service providers.
• Be the custodian of cash receipts, vouchers, cheques, and other payment systems, and establish documentation.
• Keep updates and manage all daily, weekly, monthly, and annual reports for both the Bank of Uganda and the Uganda Revenue Authority, reporting
• Maintain an inventory of all the purchased items.
• Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors, preparing accounts and reports for external audits, responding to audit queries, and following up on the audit recommendations.
• Implement security protocol and commit to confidentiality as to internal issues.
• Perform any other duties as may be requested by the Head of Finance, Country Manager, or the Board

Qualifications

• Professional Certification: Must have obtained CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) qualification, at least to Part II (Intermediate Level) or equivalent.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong working knowledge and hands-on experience with QuickBooks accounting software.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in accounting or financial management.
• Skills:
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong understanding within financial reporting and compliance.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Other: Knowledge of local tax regulations and financial reporting standards is an advantage.