Job Vacancies at Cellulant Corporation

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Treasurer is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end cash management, liquidity planning, financial risk management, and capital strategy within a FinTech (payments / employer-of-record / digital banking) environment. This leadership role requires a deep understanding of cross-border payment flows, diverse regulatory requirements across African markets, and the strategic financial frameworks employed by global payment networks (e.g., Visa, Mastercard).

KEY RELATIONSHIPS:

• Finance Department.
• Product.
• Operations.
• Legal/Compliance.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Liquidity & Cash Management
  • Oversee daily cash positions across multiple bank accounts and payment channels.
  • Ensure funds availability for operational needs, settlement activities, and client payouts.
  • Implement best practices from global payment companies (Visa, Mastercard) for real-time tracking of transactions, float management, and optimizing payment settlement cycles.
• Banking & Payment Partnerships
  • Establish and maintain strong relationships with local and international banks, mobile money operators, and payment providers.
  • Negotiate and manage banking facilities, credit lines, and service-level agreements.
  • Align treasury operations with partner networks (e.g., Visa, Mastercard) and regional payment gateways (e.g., MFS Africa, InterSwitch).
• Risk Management & Compliance
  • Identify, measure, and manage financial risks (interest rate risk, foreign exchange risk, credit risk, etc.).
  • Develop hedging strategies (when applicable) to mitigate exposure in multi-currency environments common in African cross-border transactions.
  • Ensure compliance with local regulations, central bank reporting requirements, and global AML/KYC standards.
• Capital Strategy & Funding
  • Work with the executive team (CFO, CEO) to define and execute capital-raising strategies (equity, debt, or other instruments).
  • Optimise the capital structure in alignment with the company’s growth and regulatory requirements.
  • Provide treasury-related insights during fundraising, ensuring robust liquidity planning for scaling products and operations across African markets.
• Cash Flow Forecasting & Budgeting
  • Develop short- and long-term cash flow forecasts, integrating large-scale settlement flows from payment rails (Visa, Mastercard) and local African payment ecosystems.
  • Collaborate with finance, sales, and product teams to update forecasts based on transaction volume, new market entries, and macroeconomic factors.
  • Recommend adjustments to budgets and financial plans based on market volatility or currency fluctuations.
• Operational Efficiency & Technology
  • Leverage treasury management systems and FinTech tools for automation of cash management, reconciliation, and risk analytics.
  • Collaborate with product/technology teams to ensure seamless integration of treasury functions with customer-facing payment platforms.
  • Stay updated on emerging financial technologies (e.g., blockchain-based cross-border solutions) to enhance treasury efficiency and reduce transaction costs.
• Policy & Governance
  • Develop, implement, and continuously improve treasury policies, procedures, and controls in line with best-in-class standards (e.g., those used by Visa and Mastercard).
  • Present treasury reports, KPIs, and compliance updates to the board and executive committee.
  • Drive or support audit activities, ensuring robust internal controls and adherence to IFRS or local GAAP standards.
• Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management
  • Build and lead a high-performing treasury team, providing mentorship and clear development pathways.
  • Coordinate across departments (Finance, Product, Operations, Risk & Compliance) to align the treasury function with overall company strategy.
  • Partner with external stakeholders (investors, auditors, regulators) to represent the company’s treasury strategy and financial stability.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. A Master’s degree (MBA, MSc Finance) is preferred.
• ACT (Association of Corporate Treasurers), ACCA, CIMA, or CFA is advantageous.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in treasury, corporate finance, or a related function.
• Previous experience in a payments or FinTech environment is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with African banking regulations, cross-border settlements, and multi-currency liquidity management.

SKILLS:

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets for data analysis and reporting.
• Strong knowledge of treasury management systems, payment gateways, and reconciliation tools.
• Proficiency in risk management (FX, interest rate, credit risk) and hedging strategies.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and strategic mindset, with attention to detail.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, sometimes ambiguous environment typical of high-growth FinTechs.

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JOB DESCRIPTION:

As the Principal or Senior Analyst for People, Performance Analytics, Reporting & Governance, you will play a pivotal role in driving data-informed decisions across the People function, ensuring compliance, and enhancing workforce planning across the organization. Reporting to the Chief People Officer, the primary focus of this role is HR analytics and reporting, with additional responsibilities spanning governance, compliance, and HR audits.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

People Analytics:

• Design and maintain People dashboards that track key workforce trends.
• Utilise advanced data analytics tools to analyse reports from our primary HRIS, payroll system, and performance management systems and extract meaningful insights related to workforce trends, performance, compensation, and efficiency.
• Provide data-driven insights to support talent acquisition, retention, performance management, and workforce planning.
• Regularly analyse workforce data to identify patterns and areas for improvement.
• Evaluate the impact and effectiveness of learning programs, recommending improvements based on analytics.
• Work closely with the Senior Principal Business Partner for Performance to track and interpret performance management analytics, ensuring data-driven insights inform talent development.
• Evaluate the impact of learning programs using analytics and recommend improvements to enhance effectiveness.
• Partner with the Rewards team to support the design and implementation of sustainable and competitive benefits.

Reporting and Compliance:

• Provide expertise in the interpretation and analysis of People data.
• Generate regular and ad-hoc reports for stakeholders ensuring data accuracy and actionable insights.
• Ensure compliance with data protection regulations and ethical standards.
• Conduct periodic audits to verify data accuracy and compliance.

HR Governance & Compliance

• Lead HR audits and compliance reviews, ensuring adherence to policies, regulatory requirements, and ethical HR practices.
• Own the risk control register by identifying, assessing, and mitigating HR-related risks, ensuring compliance with labor laws and company policies, and regularly updating leadership on potential vulnerabilities and corrective actions.
• Develop and refine governance frameworks for rewards, talent management, and workforce policies.
• Act as a subject matter expert on HR risk management, advising leadership on compliance and regulatory best practices.
• Support HR policy development by providing insights from audits, compliance findings, and regulatory trends.

Continuous Improvement:

• Identify opportunities for process improvement in the analytics functions, leveraging new technologies and automation.
• Stay informed on best practices in HR governance, compliance, and analytics, and actively participate in ongoing training and development to keep up with emerging trends.
• Collaborate with IT teams to implement and optimise HR technology solutions.
• Implement process improvements that enhance HR data accuracy, reporting efficiency, and overall compliance effectiveness.

Job Enrichment and Continuous Development:

• All members of the HR team are expected to perform multiple roles, functioning as both generalists and specialists. For this specific position, candidates who possess prior knowledge and experience in payroll, compensation, and benefits management will be expected to shadow the payroll benefits and rewards team. There is also the potential for these individuals to serve as long-term understudies for business continuity management in this area.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, HR, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in people analytics.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data visualisation tools.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.

SKILLS & KEY COMPETENCIES:

• People Analytics: Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data visualisation tools.Ability to extract meaningful insights from workforce data.
• Reporting and Communication: Proven ability to generate and deliver regular and ad-hoc reports on people analytics.Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvement in the analytics and governance functions. Contribute to the enhancement analytics capabilities.
• Regulatory Compliance: Deep knowledge of HR governance, labor laws, and risk mitigation.