Job Title: FINANCE TRAINEE
Applicant must be a Guild Frank Cashier for at least 1 year. This advert excludes Dealers and Assistant Managers
Attach application, updated cv and academic documents. In case of any enquires contact the HR manager on 0700845194
Location: https://guildfrankforex.com/branch-network/
Reports to: HR
Job Summary:
The Finance Trainee is responsible for supporting the finance and operations team by accurately processing and recording a wide range of financial transactions, including foreign exchange, mobile money, remittances, and agent banking services. The role involves handling business document processing and electronic transactions, assisting with reconciliations, preparing financial records, and providing excellent customer service. The trainee will also ensure adherence to company policies, security protocols, and regulatory standards, while gaining practical experience in financial management, compliance, and reporting within the forex and financial services sector.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Financial Recording & Reporting
- Assist in recording daily transactions (forex trades, remittances, agent banking, and mobile money).
- Maintain accurate journals, ledgers, and cash books.
- Support preparation of daily, weekly, and monthly financial reports.
- Reconcile cash, bank, and mobile money balances against system records.
2. Transaction Monitoring & Compliance
- Verify authenticity and accuracy of transaction documentation (receipts, customer IDs, approvals).
- Ensure compliance with Bank of Uganda (BoU) regulations, AML/CFT policies, and company procedures.
- Flag unusual or suspicious transactions for review.
- Assist in maintaining proper KYC (Know Your Customer) records.
3. Treasury & Cash Management
- Support in cash counts and balancing tills/safes.
- Monitor foreign currency stock levels and ensure accuracy in cash denominations.
- Assist in liquidity management across forex, mobile money, and agent banking floats.
- Track and record inflows/outflows of hard currency and local currency.
4. Remittance & Settlement
- Support reconciliation of inward and outward remittance transactions.
- Assist in preparing settlement schedules with partner banks and money transfer operators.
- Monitor transaction charges, commissions, and exchange gains/losses.
5. Agent Banking & Mobile Money
- Assist in reconciling agent banking and mobile money transactions daily.
- Track commissions and service fees earned from partner banks and telecom providers.
- Monitor float funding, usage, and replenishment.
6. Internal Controls & Audit Support
- Help ensure proper filing and documentation of all vouchers and transaction records.
- Participate in periodic internal audits and spot checks.
- Assist in enforcing segregation of duties (e.g., teller vs. accounts roles).
- Maintain records required for statutory audits and regulatory inspections.
7. Customer Service & Support
- Provide back-office support to frontline tellers.
- Assist in handling customer account queries related to transactions and balances.
- Support preparation of customer receipts, statements, and confirmations.
8. Learning & Professional Development
- Gain exposure to forex market operations and exchange rate setting.
- Learn risk management practices (liquidity risk, currency risk, operational risk).
- Work under supervision to develop practical accounting, reconciliation, and reporting skills.
- Support in adopting new digital tools (ERP, EDRMS, Accounting software).
Qualifications:
Must be a Guild Frank Cashier for At Least 1 Year
Must be Passionate about Finance and Accounting
Must have minimum or no shortage
Must have good disciplinary Record
Skills Required:
Analytical skills
Problem solving skills
Team work and collaboration
Numerical skills
Work Environment:
- Typically works in an office setting.
- May require sitting for extended periods of handling analytical and numerical works.
- Regular working hours.
ATTACH APPLICATION, UPDATED CV AND ACADEMIC DOCUMENTS. IN CASE OF ANY ENQUIRES CONTACT THE HR MANAGER ON 0700845194
APPLICATION DEADLINE 16th September 2025