Country Manager – Uganda

About the role

The Country Manager will lead Majibu Africa’s operations in Uganda, taking full responsibility for strategy, budget, P&L and portfolio performance. This senior role combines business leadership with hands‑on management of sales, credit, collections, operations and customer service.

Key responsibilities

• Overall business leadership – define strategy, manage budget, P&L and portfolio performance.
• Portfolio growth & quality – drive loan origination, monitor credit quality, collections and portfolio risk.
• Team leadership – recruit, coach and develop a multidisciplinary team of 20+ staff.
• Operations management – ensure efficient processes, strong internal controls and excellent customer experience.
• Stakeholder & partner management – build relationships with partners, dealers, regulators, banks and other key stakeholders.
• Compliance & governance – guarantee compliance with Ugandan legislation, licensing and Group policies (AML/KYC).
• Reporting & analytics – deliver accurate reporting to Group management and translate data into action plans.
• Business development – identify new products, channels and market opportunities.

Required profile

• 5+ years of leadership experience in financial services, micro‑finance, asset financing, banking or a related field, preferably in East Africa.
• Proven track record of managing a P&L and achieving growth and profitability targets.
• Strong understanding of credit, collections and portfolio risk management.
• Experience building and leading teams of 20+ people.
• Data‑driven decision‑maker with strong analytical and reporting skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder‑management abilities.
• High integrity, ownership mindset and a hands‑on attitude.
• Fluent English (written and spoken); knowledge of local languages is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics or related field (Master’s/MBA advantageous).

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive remuneration: UGX 21,500,000 – 45,000,000 gross per month, based on experience and results.
• Performance‑based annual bonus linked to country results.
• Key leadership role with real autonomy and direct impact on business results.
• Support from an experienced international team and access to Group know‑how.
• Professional growth opportunities within a growing international group.
• Company car, mobile phone and a modern office in Kampala.