What you’ll do:

Treasury - 50% of time and effort


Lead implementation and optimization of Treasury Management Systems (TMS), processes, and workflows.
Own liquidity planning, global cash flow management, and intercompany funding structures.
Execute and monitor FX trades and exposures across currencies (including KES, UGX, RWF, MWK, NGN, LRD, MZN, MAD, GBP, USD, etc.).
Strengthen cash reporting and drive a culture of effective liquidity management across countries.
Manage banking relationships, account openings/closures, and audit coordination.
Lead investment management, execution, and reporting.
Provide strategic treasury guidance to our programs.


Payments - 20% of time and effort


Support the Payments Manager responsible for payables, allowances, payroll, statutory payments, and petty cash across multiple countries.
Manage accounts with banks and mobile money providers, ensuring timely cash forecasting and top-ups.
Act as an escalation point for payment requests, ensuring staff safety and compliance.
Oversee monthly reconciliations, exception management, and recovery tracking.
Drive efficiency through fraud detection, prevention, and automation.
Lead process improvements, bank integrations, and system migrations.


Risk / Compliance - 10% of time and effort


Ensure compliance with local and global financial regulations, tax requirements, and audit expectations.
Own audit related to treasury and payments, ensuring timely resolution.
Manage KYC documentation for banking and payment partners.
Own Treasury policies and ensure adherence to other organizational financial policies (Procurement, Petty Cash, Travel & Expense, ABAC, Credit Card, Vehicle)


Process Improvement & Technology- 15% of time and effort


Partner with the Tech team to review, upgrade, and automate finance systems.
Standardize workflows and improve financial close timelines.
Decommission legacy/manual systems and support integration with finance tools.


Program & Stakeholder Support- 5% of time and effort


Support country teams in designing efficient and economical payment pathways.
Build strong relationships with banks, aggregators, and mobile money providers to ensure smooth cash movements.


What you’ll bring:


Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (required).
Advanced qualification (MBA, CPA, CFA, FRM) preferred.
5+ years of professional finance experience, with at least 2+ years in treasury.
Proven experience with banking and payment providers, FX, liquidity management, and treasury systems.
Strong command of financial systems (e.g., Intacct, QuickBooks, Emburse, Concur, Nexonia).
Advanced proficiency in spreadsheets (Google Sheets/Excel).
Demonstrated success in process automation, fraud prevention, and financial controls.
Fluency in English required; knowledge of French or Portuguese is a plus.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.