JOB DETAILS:
About this role
The Finance team currently supports all financial activities in 13 countries, 10 being in Africa. As a member of the global finance team, the role will be deliver on finance and payments responsibilities for our programs and stakeholders.
They will report to the Payments Lead, and collaborate with other members of the team to deliver on organizational goals.
We are looking for a candidate with a treasury and payments background and strong analytical skills. Collaboration and efficient communication will be part of the work routine. A solutions-oriented mindset, drive for excellence and flexibility to adapt to quickly changing requirements while being attentive to details are essential for success in this role.

What you’ll do:
Payments
• Manage the payments cycles including issuing payments and resolving exceptions using standard and efficient methods
• Monitor problems or issues with payments or funding, and ensure they are investigated and resolved
• Design and implement efficient payments processes across all GD operations/countries based on the best practices
• Provide support to the Finance team as required in order to meet the department’s objectives.
• Help run country finance operations eg. Petty cash counts, asset counts, finance liaison with authorities (tax, statutory filings), etc
• Ensure monthly bank reconciliations are complete with no exceptions
Treasury
• Manage currency trade execution and reporting
• Manage liquidity management and cash flow reporting
• Lead investment execution and reporting
• Own financial account’s introduction, maintenance and audit
• Promote a strong, professional relationship with financial institutions in order to manage operational processes
• Manage KYC documentation and process for new & existing banks

Risk / Compliance
• Drive control and compliance culture in the organisation
• Understand, advise and implement controls and compliance requirements with external stakeholders like tax regulators and payment partners
• Manage in-country audits, special reporting to donors and regulatory bodies on request
• Lead compliance with regulations, internal policies and guidelines

What you’ll bring:
• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting is a must
• 5+ years of professional experience in accounting or finance, with at least 2 years of experience in a treasury or payments role
• Working proficiency in English. Knowledge of French and Portugueses will be an added advantage
• Competence in Excel and financial & accounting software (e.g. Intacct, Emburse, QuickBooks)
• Bonus: Proven experience working in a fast-paced, high volume, or matrix work environment