Closing Date 14 March 2026
\nMinimum experience
\nMid-Senior
\nCompany primary industry
\nFinancial Services
\nJob functional area
\nJob Description
\nUnifi is redefining credit in Africa with simple, fast personal loans delivered through online, mobile and branch channels.\u00a0 We make life easy for thousands of clients across Zambia, Kenya, Uganda and South Africa. Unifi has conviction in the African continent and its people, and our products enable our clients to achieve even more.\u00a0 As one of the fastest-growing lenders in East Africa, we combine exceptional client service with the very best tech and data analytics.
\nRole Purpose
\nTo build, enhance, and sustain a high-performing environment that supports both the Finance function and the broader business. This role will focus on Operational support to wider business during a critical period of expansion, ensuring strategic alignment, operational excellence and Customer satisfaction.
\nSuccess in this role demands a dynamic blend of financial rigor and entrepreneurial drive to elevate performance and enable long-term planning. The ideal candidate will be a proactive, hands-on leader capable of bridging financial strategy with business needs across Zambia and into new markets.
\nResponsibilities<\/p>\n
Co-ordinate the financial support function to Operations ensuring pro-active solutions and always putting the customer first.
\nDrive performance by analyzing processes and results, monitoring variances, identifying trends, and recommending corrective actions to management.
\nMaintain and reconcile all Clearing and Suspense accounts, ensuring matching, clearing and analysis and highlight to management any risks or process weaknesses identified.
\nConduct in-depth analysis to support strategic decision-making and improve business outcomes.
\nDesign, implement, and manage projects that drive process improvement and operational excellence, working closely with Group Finance, IT and Data.
\nProvide insight and advice on business strategies, supporting the FinOps role as a key liaison between the finance function and operational teams.
\nOwn and manage the integrity of operational reconciliations and accounts impacted by day-to-day business activities.
\nIdentify and escalate financial risks, process inefficiencies, and areas for improvement within the finance function.
\nLead, manage, and develop the FinOps team to meet performance standards and support the organization\u2019s growth.
\nContinuously improve, document, and maintain FinOps-related processes to enhance consistency and effectiveness.
\nSupport the budgeting processes to ensure accurate, insightful financial reporting for internal and external stakeholders.
\nDeliver financial support and training to build financial acumen across business units and enhance decision-making.<\/p>\n
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\nRequirements
\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
ZICA\/ACCA professional.
\nMinimum of 5 years\u2019 experience in a similar FinOps role, ideally within a high-growth or dynamic business environment
\nStrong problem solving skills with the ability to review operational processes and implement constant improvements.
\nDemonstrated ability to work independently, identify challenges, and proactively develop effective, innovative solutions
\nStrong communication and leadership abilities with the confidence and adaptability to engage effectively at all levels of the organization
\nStrong interpersonal skills with a collaborative mindset and the ability to foster productive internal and external partnerships
\nHigh attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage large volumes of information in a fast-paced, evolving environment
\nEntrepreneurial energy, resilience, and a structured approach to finance suited to a dynamic, high-growth, pan-African business context.
\nStrong \u201cClient First\u201d attitude.<\/p>\n
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