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Finance & Administrative Assistant Jobs – SHONA Capital | Apply Now
Kampala, Uganda
Full-time
Are you looking for Administrative jobs in Uganda 2024? If yes, then you might be interested in Finance & Administrative Assistant Jobs – SHONA Capital
SHONA, founded in 2013 by Mandela Ivan and Joachim Ewechu in Kampala, Uganda, is a mission-driven organization dedicated to building prosperity in East Africa by guiding, backing, and connecting entrepreneurs to grow "Good Businesses"—enterprises that are not only commercially viable but also generate positive social and environmental impact. With a vision to positively benefit 35 million people through 1,000 Good Businesses by 2030, SHONA has earned recognition for its innovative programs like the Neycha Accelerator & Fund and the AfriFOODlinks Circular Agribusiness Program, which support agroecological and circular agribusinesses in Uganda and Kenya.
The organization fosters a collaborative and inclusive work culture, emphasizing continuous improvement, honesty, and a commitment to unlocking potential in people and ideas. SHONA offers diverse job opportunities with flexible arrangements, attracting professionals passionate about entrepreneurship and sustainable development. Over the years, SHONA has evolved from a strategy consulting firm into a multifaceted entity encompassing SHONA Capital Ltd., providing tailored support to high-potential entrepreneurs.
Operating with a lean team of 11–50 employees, SHONA's reach extends across East Africa, impacting thousands of smallholder farmers, creating jobs, and contributing to local economies. Guided by core values of people-centricity, boldness, continuous improvement, transparency, and belief in potential, SHONA actively engages in corporate social responsibility initiatives, including empowering women entrepreneurs and youth-led agribusinesses. For more information, visit their official website at www.shona.co.
Finance & Administrative Assistant Jobs – SHONA Capital
SHONA Capital
SHONA grows East African Good Businesses. A Good Business is a viable business that positively benefits society by creating and balancing value for all its stakeholders, including customers, employees, owners, value chain partners and the communities in which it is based. By 2030, our goal is to build a community of at least 1,000 Good Businesses positively benefitting at least 35 million people.
Finance & Accounting – 70%
Reviewing and processing requisitions and reimbursement claims.
Assisting the investment team with credit control processes, budget planning, and expense analysis.
Maintaining a digital record of all financial transactions, documents, and supplier information.
Process loan disbursements, ensuring all necessary approvals and processing steps are complete
Monitor loan repayments, reconciling them across various transaction channels, and keeping the portfolio management team updated with accurate information.
Administration-30%
Ensuring the office is stocked with necessary supplies and that all equipment is working and properly maintained.
Planning, scheduling, and promoting office events, including meetings, conferences, interviews, orientations, and training sessions.
Manage office premises and ensure it provides a safe and productive working environment.
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Bachelor’s degree, with a major in business, finance, accounting or economics. ACCA or CPA qualification is an added advantage.
2-3 years of experience in a finance and admin role, preferably in a financial institution
Skills + Capabilities
Excellent knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures, including the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Hands-on experience with accounting software like QuickBooks
Strong attention to detail and good analytical skills
SHONA Foundational Skills
Independence/Self Starter – Ability to assess and initiate things independently. Ability to manage a growing task/project without much guidance or structure. A person who is sufficiently motivated or ambitious to work on their own initiative without needing direction. Shows Initiative and is proactive in taking action.
Business Acumen – Ability to understand how a business operates and makes money, and to proactively anticipate, navigate and leverage trends impacting the business.
Proven at accomplishing results – Diligent executor, result driven and methodical in their execution.
Team collaborator – Ability to work as a team to achieve the common goal.
Life-long learner – Has a growth mindset, is curious and demonstrates a commitment to continued learning and development
Intellectual curiosity – The desire to want to know more, to poke around in blind spots and new areas, to make connections between different challenges and opportunities to cross-pollinate ideas.
Resilience and perseverance – The ability to thrive in a variety of circumstances.
High emotional intelligence – Self-aware, self-regulated, strong interpersonal skills, curious about people and empathetic.
Relationship building – Ability to quickly build rapport and engagement with people, including listening and clear communication.
Analytical skills – Ability to collect, gather, visualize and analyze information in detail and see a problem or situation from different points of view. Analytical skills allow you to solve complex problems by making decisions in the most effective way.
Project management – Ability to plan, execute, coordinate – leading to completion of the work of a team, achieving specific goals and meet specific success criteria in the required timeframe
Technology Savvy – Ability to use a computer and online tools to support effective delivery of SHONA work, including but not limited to Google Drive, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Powerpoint and Email.
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