Job Title: Microfinance Data Analyst
Association of Microfinance Institutions of Uganda (AMFIU)
Location: Kampala, Kampala
Date: 05/17/2013
Job Type: Employee
Job Status: Full Time
Categories: Information Technology Accounting / Finance / Auditing
Job Details
Organisation: Association of Microfinance Institutions of Uganda (AMFIU)
About AMFIU:
The Association of Microfinance Institutions of Uganda (AMFIU) is a network of microfinance institutions (MFIs) throughout Uganda representing 135 members.
Job Summary: The Microfinance Data Analyst will have the assignment of leading activities of MFI performance monitoring.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
Effectively manage MFI performance monitoring activities.
Prepare and analyze financial performance reports for individual institutions, peer groups and the microfinance sector (national and international levels)
Coordinating technical assistance and facilitating capacity building initiatives for institutions.
Provide technical support to the users of the PMT, a system used in the industry for performance reporting.
Promoting MFI performance monitoring and reporting.
Manage relationships with key stakeholders on performance monitoring.
Support further development of the performance monitoring system.
Requirements
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
The candidate must be familiar with technical aspects of financial sector operations with emphasis on microfinance.
University Degree in Finance, Business Administration, Microfinance, Economics or equivalent
At least three years experience as a financial analyst in microfinance or banking
Strong knowledge in MFI accounting, reporting and management
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent analytical, communication and problem solving skills
Advanced knowledge in Word and excel - other programmes (databases, accounting programmes) are an added advantage.
Ability for frequent travels upcountry.
How to apply:
All applications must be accompanied with an application letter, an updated CV and at least three professional references and send to the address given below;
Executive Director, Association of Microfinance Institutions of Uganda (AMFIU), Plot 679, Wamala Rd AMFIU House, Najjanankumbi, P.O Box 26056, Kampala, Uganda, or email the address provided.
NB: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Deadline: 20th May 2013.