Finance Manager (Treasury and Payments) Jobs – GiveDirectly

Job Title:    Finance Manager (Treasury and Payments)

Organisation: GiveDirectly

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About Organisation:

GiveDirectly is driving a re-evaluation of the assumptions underlying international philanthropy with a provocative model: we deliver donations directly to the extreme poor and let them decide what to do with them. This approach builds on two converging trends: the rapid spread of electronic last-mile payments solutions in the emerging markets, and the large body of experimental evidence showing that direct transfers are as or more cost-effective at reducing poverty than more traditional, top-down approaches. GiveDirectly’s field operations utilize state-of-the-art technology and business processes to deliver transfers securely, efficiently, and transparently. Our unorthodox approach – allowing the poor, and not the donor, to choose where they invest – has prompted debate in the popular press and among policy makers.

Job Summary: The Finance team supports operations in 13 countries, 10 of which are in Africa. As a Manager, Treasury & Payments, you will oversee the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of global treasury and payments operations.

You will:

• Manage liquidity, foreign exchange, and cash operations across multiple currencies and jurisdictions.
• Lead the Treasury team and support the Payment team to ensure efficient, secure, and compliant disbursements at scale.
• Serve as the primary point of escalation for operations and as a backup for the Treasury Director.
• Build strong relationships with banks, payment providers, and regulators to ensure GiveDirectly remains at the forefront of safe, efficient, and innovative financial practices.
• Work with payment providers to navigate the regulatory landscape and ensure efficient and economical payment solutions for our operations.
• This is a managerial role requiring deep treasury expertise, payment systems knowledge, and operational rigor.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 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.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• 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.

Why work at GiveDirectly?

• At GiveDirectly, we work to ensure that you have everything you need to excel in your role and on your team, including:
• A positive and supportive team with opportunities for advancement
• A demonstrated commitment to helping all staff develop and grow
• A competitive salary, including bonus
• A robust health benefits plan (exact details will vary by country)
• Flexible paid time off
• Allowances for desk set-up and learning and development

How to Apply:

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Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60