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:
All applicants should apply online at the link below.
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Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60