Principal: Treasury Operations at Cellulant Corporation

JOB DESCRIPTION:

As the Principal: Treasury Operations, you will be responsible for overseeing daily treasury operations while also engaging in strategic planning to ensure optimal liquidity management across multiple African regions with diverse economic and regulatory environments. This role plays a vital part in linking the company’s treasury back-office operations with front-office functions, regional teams, and external financial institutions to ensure smooth and timely execution of all treasury-related activities.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS:

• Finance Department.
• Product.
• Commercial

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitor and manage daily liquidity requirements to ensure sufficient funds for operations and merchant settlements
  across multiple regions.
• Assist in developing and maintaining Merchants liquidity forecasts to meet obligations.
• Optimize cash flow management, ensuring efficient use of funds without holding excessive idle cash.
• Oversee foreign exchange (FX) operations, including the execution of FX trades to facilitate currency settlements.
• Ensure timely and accurate settlement of merchant transactions by coordinating with internal teams and external financial institutions
• Work with banks and FX providers to ensure competitive rates and efficient processing of currency exchanges.
• Manage back-office treasury functions, including fund transfers, bank account management, and reconciliation of transactions.
• Implement and maintain processes to ensure accuracy and compliance in treasury activities.
• Oversee documentation and ensure adherence to internal policies and external regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with regional teams to understand local financial regulations and ensure seamless cross-border fund transfers and settlements.
• Analyze and report key treasury metrics to Head of Treasury Operations for decision-making.
• Prepare and review treasury reports, including liquidity positions, foreign exchange exposures, and settlement progress.
• Maintain accurate records of client interactions and transactions for audit and compliance purposes.
• Provide support and mentorship to Treasury Analyst treasury staff, helping them develop their skills and ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of their work.
• Foster collaboration between treasury back- office and front-office teams, facilitating

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Knowledge of banking, treasury and payments products and processes.
• Experience: 5-8 years of hands-on experience in treasury operations, back-office processing, or a related field preferably within the fintech industry.
• Strong understanding of treasury functions, financial markets, and banking operations.
• Familiarity with African financial markets and regulatory frameworks.
• Thorough knowledge of African currency markets and regulatory frameworks.
• Strong communication skills and an ability to build and leverage cross-functional relationships.
• Strong knowledge of finance and accounting principles within a multi-currency, multi-subsidiary environment.

SKILLS:

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets for data analysis and reporting.
• Experience with treasury management systems or enterprise resource planning (ERP) software is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proactive, results-oriented, and adaptable to change.