Background

LIGE Microfinance Company Limited is a fast-growing, youth-led microfinance institution committed to empowering young entrepreneurs and small businesses across Tanzania, with a strong focus on rural and semi-urban communities. We exist to unlock potential, build financial discipline, and create practical opportunities for young people to grow economically and socially.

The General Manager – Finance, Operations & Administration will be the engine of the company’s daily operations, responsible for translating the Directors’ vision into action by overseeing staff, finances, systems, compliance, loan performance, and overall operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, mentor and empower Loan Officers and Office Managers to achieve high performance while fostering a disciplined, results-driven and accountable team culture.
• Closely monitor loan portfolio performance, coordinate recovery actions, oversee legal recovery processes and ensure effective recovery through collateral management.
• Provide strategic oversight of daily financial operations, ensure accurate records, prepare monthly financial dashboards and support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning.
• Ensure full compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements including Bank of Tanzania (BoT), TRA, BRELA and Local Government Authorities.
• Oversee and continuously improve digital and financial systems to enhance efficiency, transparency and service delivery.
• Lead onboarding, training and continuous development of staff, strengthening implementation of policies, procedures and SOPs.
• Oversee day-to-day branch operations and field performance to ensure high standards of professionalism, efficiency and client experience.
• Work closely with the Directors to design and implement growth strategies, introduce new products and expand into new markets.
• Build strong relationships with clients, community leaders and partners, and represent LIGE professionally to strengthen trust and brand visibility.
• Champion LIGE values and build a strong organizational culture based on discipline, integrity, accountability and excellence.

Qualifications & Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Marketing or a related field.
• At least one (1) year of relevant experience in microfinance, banking, SACCOs, NGOs with financial operations or similar institutions.
• Strong understanding of loan management, credit processes, financial reporting and field operations.
• Proven leadership ability with a passion for youth development, mentorship and team growth.
• Experience working in rural or semi-rural Tanzania is a strong added advantage.
• Age 23–35 years strongly encouraged to apply.

Additional Notes

LIGE Microfinance Company Limited is an equal opportunity employer. Young professionals, women and individuals with a strong passion for community impact are highly encouraged to apply.

• Lead, supervise, mentor and empower Loan Officers and Office Managers to achieve high performance while fostering a disciplined, results-driven and accountable team culture.
• Closely monitor loan portfolio performance, coordinate recovery actions, oversee legal recovery processes and ensure effective recovery through collateral management.
• Provide strategic oversight of daily financial operations, ensure accurate records, prepare monthly financial dashboards and support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning.
• Ensure full compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements including Bank of Tanzania (BoT), TRA, BRELA and Local Government Authorities.
• Oversee and continuously improve digital and financial systems to enhance efficiency, transparency and service delivery.
• Lead onboarding, training and continuous development of staff, strengthening implementation of policies, procedures and SOPs.
• Oversee day-to-day branch operations and field performance to ensure high standards of professionalism, efficiency and client experience.
• Work closely with the Directors to design and implement growth strategies, introduce new products and expand into new markets.
• Build strong relationships with clients, community leaders and partners, and represent LIGE professionally to strengthen trust and brand visibility.
• Champion LIGE values and build a strong organizational culture based on discipline, integrity, accountability and excellence.

• Strong understanding of loan management, credit processes, financial reporting and field operations.
• Proven leadership ability with a passion for youth development, mentorship and team growth.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Marketing or a related field.
• At least one (1) year of relevant experience in microfinance, banking, SACCOs, NGOs with financial operations or similar institutions.
• Experience working in rural or semi-rural Tanzania is a strong added advantage.
• Age 23–35 years strongly encouraged to apply.