Financial Controller Emata

Are you passionate about finance and technology? Do you have a strong background in accounting? We are hiring a financial controller and offering you a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to join the incredible team behind Emata, a Ugandan award-winning fintech venture.

What you would do
Youwill join the team as a full-time Financial Controller. As such, you are responsiblefor our financial accounting, repayment reconciliations, and reporting to ourfunders and investors. Concretely, your responsibilities include:
• Financial accounting, management reporting, and audits
• Reconcile business and lending activities
• Head our repayment team that handles incoming loan repayments and resolve non-repayment issues together with our team and partners
• Report to funding partners and investors
• Support the closing of investments and funding deals
• Contribute to fact-based decision making
You will report directly to the CEO. The position is full-time and located in our beautiful office in Bugolobi, Kampala.

What we are looking for
Weare looking for a down-to-earth and meticulous person with a passion for numbers. In a perfect world you bring the following:
• 3-5 years of experience in accounting or controlling, ideally with financial institutions
• Good understanding of credit
• Meticulous work attitude and high attention to detail
• Hands-on mentality
• Desire to work in a fast-paced tech startup
• Advanced excel skills
• Experience with Quickbooks is an advantage

What we offer
We offer a unique opportunity to gain experience in an award-winning venture capital-backed startup in Uganda. Apart from a fun, fast and meaningful working environment, we also offer:
• Competitive salary
• Excellent growth opportunities
• Investment in your personal development through training, courses and certifications
• Comprehensive benefits package, incl. health insurance, lunch, allowance for airtime and transport, access to salary loans and more