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Are you looking for Finance Jobs in Uganda 2024? If yes, then you might be interested in Head of Operations job at Future Options Consulting Ltd
Kampala, Uganda
Full-time
Future Options Consulting is a leading management consultancy firm in Uganda, specializing in providing comprehensive human resources solutions, business advisory services, and capacity-building programs. Established to address the growing needs of organizations for strategic management and operational efficiency, Future Options Consulting has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, tailored services that drive organizational success.
The firm offers a wide range of services including recruitment and executive search, HR outsourcing, training and development, organizational development, and market research. These services are designed to help organizations optimize their workforce, improve performance, and achieve their business objectives. Future Options Consulting's team of experienced professionals brings deep industry knowledge and expertise, ensuring that clients receive insightful and practical solutions to their challenges.
Future Options Consulting is also known for its innovative approach to talent management, utilizing advanced tools and methodologies to identify and develop high-potential individuals within organizations. The firm’s training programs are highly regarded for their focus on skill enhancement and professional growth, helping employees at all levels to excel in their roles and contribute to the overall success of their organizations.
Head of Operations job at Future Options Consulting Ltd
Future Options Consulting
Pride Microfinance Limited (MDI) is a Microfinance Deposit- taking Institution regulated and supervised by Bank of Uganda (BoU) under the MDI Act, 2003 and MDI Regulations, 2004 with capital a base of Ugx. 168.6 billion. Pride’s purpose is transforming lives responsibly.
Pride offers innovative financial solutions to largely people at the base of the economic pyramid and serves its customers through 37 networked branches and 7 contact offices spread across the country. Pride implements sustainability sound practices throughout its business operations to create a positive impact through three sustainability pillars; economic, environment, and social as well as contributing to the Sustainability Development Goals (SDGs) and their investable sub-goals that relate to microfinance activities.
Coordinate the development and review of the annual department work plan in line with the projected business growth.
Put in place an effective centralized operations function for Pride's cash management, trade services, payments, clearing, reconciliation, etc. to ensure efficient support to the business in line with service level agreements and the Pride’s policies and strategy.
Responsible for re-engineering business processes to improve customer experience and ensure cost effectiveness.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements relating to Banking Operations.
Design, develop and keep updated the Pride's operations manual and ensure compliance to all operational guidelines, processes and procedures.
Ensure that effective documentation of user guides and implement operational improvements to reduce operational costs, tighten controls, and improve service quality and customer service.
Establish and review key operational risk indicators/key control standards and formulate action plans to minimize the Pride’s exposure to fraud and losses.
Manage operational risk exposure by supporting the Business to identify areas of operational risk exposure and by developing and implementing corrective action.
Manage a business continuity plan for service delivery of the operations function
Champion strategic implementation of the service delivery plan to ensure best customer experience in line with Pride’s standards and metrics.
Devise & drive focus on self-service payments initiatives that ensure reduced cost of service and optimal customer convenience.
Prepare the departmental annual budget and monitor monthly performance of the Business Unit with respect to the forecast budget and make periodic reports
Provide overall strategic and supervisory leadership to the department and lead in the implementation of the performance management and Human Resources practices of Pride.
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Knowledge of regulatory framework of the supervised financial institutions, operating systems and project management.
Strong knowledge of back-office reconciliation processes and a tool for risk management and customer service delivery.
Knowledge of interbank clearing and settlements, funds transfer, SWIFT systems.
Strong exposure to banking technology solutions and understanding of project delivery methodologies and change management.
Vendor relationship management.
Strong understanding of digital transformation and the back-office process management.
Computer based analytical skills and numeric problem skills.
Governance, risk & controls and must be a person of integrity.
Compliance management.
Risk management and people management
Expert knowledge of local and international regulatory frameworks.
Analytical skills.
Business acumen
Stakeholder management
A bachelor’s degree in commerce, finance, business administration, economics, statistics, mathematics, management, or similar relevant business-related fields.
Possession of a banking, accounting or finance certification or master’s degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage.
Relevant practical trainings in banking operations
APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION MUST BE DONE ONLINE:
All interested and qualified persons are encouraged to apply by email: vacancy@futureoptions.org enclosing their Cover Letter and Current Curriculum Vitae.
Please indicate the Position Title in the email subject line.