Finance Officer At HiLEAD Consults

Finance Officer

Gulu * Full-time

HiLEAD Consults

On behalf of our client – a microfinance SMC Ltd, we seek to recruit the below position.

Job title: Finance Officer

Reports to: Finance & Administration Manager

Supervises: None

Duty Station: Head Office – Gulu

Category: Finance Total Positions: 01 Location: Gulu Full-time Salary: not mentioned Posted 5 hours ago

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Overall job purpose

The Finance Officer is responsible for bookkeeping and maintaining Primary Accounting records.

Tasks and Responsibilities

1. Maintain up-to-date and accurate books of accounts in line with company policies and statutory requirements & prepare financial statements, management reports, and reconciliations.

2. Monitor daily cash flows, banking transactions, and petty cash management & ensure timely recording and reconciliation of loan disbursements, repayments, and related transactions.

3. Assist with the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and periodic financial performance reviews.

4. Ensure compliance with URA, NSSF, and other statutory obligations.

5. Support internal and external audit processes & safeguard the integrity and confidentiality of financial data and any other assigned tasks.

6. Complete in a timely manner all processes related to payables and receivables of the company.

7. Provide administrative support to the finance function of the company.

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QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

Academic:

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Commerce

Experience:

A minimum of two (02) years’ experience in a similar role within the Financial Sector.

Skills and Competences:

Accounting Skills
Computer literate with a good command of the Microsoft package
Communication skills

3. What we offer

A work environment that supports continuous learning and growth.
Salary/benefits: A competitive salary.

HOW TO APPLY

Application Instructions

Interested and qualified candidates are welcome to submit their applications online by completing the application questions on this link, and attaching a detailed CV with names and contact of three reputable referees, and copies of academic documents in one pdf, by 5pm, Wednesday April 22nd 2026. CVs will be screened on a rolling basis, early application is encouraged.

Additional Information to Note:

Applications submitted after the advert closing date will not be considered.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
This position is based in Gulu. Our client will not be in position to facilitate relocation expenditures

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