Unifi is a fast-growing finance and technology company operating in Zambia, South Africa, Uganda and Kenya. Unifi delivers personal lending products through online, mobile phone and branch channels. The company is well supported by strong shareholders and a board of directors with vast experience in entrepreneurship and lending.  

Learn more about Unifi at: 

www.unifi.credit/about 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vl32BzxAHfA&t=4s 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Gf1ZiFpfSc&t

Main Purpose:
We are looking for a candidate to join a robust finance team that will influence and guide finance and other departments within the business with strategic insights derived from financial and operational data.

Core Responsibilities:

• Analysis of financial results, monitor key performance metrics, analyze variances, identify trends and recommend actions to management, including branch profitability analysis.
• Produce financial reports and develop strategies for long-term financial goals.
• Prepare cash flow statements and forecasts to support cash flow planning.
• Support fundraising efforts from origination to reporting
• Collaborating with business units to develop accurate and realistic budgets and forecasts that align with the company's overall goals.
• Creating and interpreting financial models to support decision-making and assess the commercial viability of new projects or strategies.
• Identify risks, areas for operational efficiency and workflow improvements
• Design, implement, and manage financial projects.
• Serve as a liaison between finance and operations.

• Carry out operational reconciliations affecting financials.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Degree in Accounting, Commerce, Business Administration, or a related field.
• CPA or MBA preferred.

• Five years of relevant experience in a mid-senior finance role.

• Strong independent work ethic.
• Detail-oriented with the capacity to handle complex information.
• Analytical thinker with strong numerical, problem-solving abilities and quick decision-making skills.
• Exceptional communication and leadership abilities, with a talent for simplifying complex financial information for non-financial stakeholders. 
• Skilled in negotiating terms and pricing with stakeholders and managing relationships with banks and suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to influence and work cross functionally.