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GiveDirectlyFinance Officer (Payments & Treasury)
GiveDirectly is an international organization dedicated to fighting poverty by delivering cash transfers directly to individuals in need. Operating across multiple countries, the charity aims to…
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GiveDirectly is an international organization dedicated to fighting poverty by delivering cash transfers directly to individuals in need. Operating across multiple countries, the charity aims to establish cash transfers as the benchmark for aid effectiveness. The global finance team supports financial activities across ten countries, with nine located in Africa. The organization is currently seeking a Finance Officer focusing on Payments and Treasury. In this capacity, the individual will execute…
Job Description
GiveDirectly is an international organization dedicated to fighting poverty by delivering cash transfers directly to individuals in need. Operating across multiple countries, the charity aims to establish cash transfers as the benchmark for aid effectiveness. The global finance team supports financial activities across ten countries, with nine located in Africa.
The organization is currently seeking a Finance Officer focusing on Payments and Treasury. In this capacity, the individual will execute multi-country payment cycles from start to finish, handle account funding, and support country-level financial operations. This position suits an analytical professional with a strong aptitude for handling financial data, adopting new software, and utilizing automation tools to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
Key responsibilities involve managing payment distributions, reconciling accounts against bank and mobile money records, and coordinating with financial institutions to resolve transaction issues. Candidates must also maintain robust internal controls, manage data securely, and support local audits and tax compliance. This role requires traveling one to two times annually to an operational country for team meetings or colocation.
Responsibilities
- Run end-to-end payment cycles across multiple countries by preparing, validating, and issuing disbursements while resolving failed transactions quickly
- Reconcile payments against bank and mobile money records to investigate and clear discrepancies
- Support account funding, cash forecasting, and currency exchange management across multiple currencies
- Collaborate with financial institutions, mobile money providers, and country teams to resolve funding and transaction issues
- Improve, standardize, and document payment procedures in clear standard operating procedures
- Utilize automation and AI applications to boost payment speed, precision, and reporting quality
- Assist with country finance operations including petty cash counts, asset counts, and tax or statutory filings
- Implement strict internal controls such as maker-checker protocols, audit trails, and segregation of duties
- Handle recipient and payment data securely while flagging fraud risks early
- Support local audits and prepare specialized reports for donors and regulatory bodies
Requirements
- Open exclusively to candidates based in Rwanda, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Malawi, Kenya, or Uganda
- At least two years of professional experience in finance or accounting, with a minimum of one year focused specifically on running payments
- Advanced proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets, including pivot tables, XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, and data validation
- Experience using finance and payments software, online banking platforms, and daily application of AI tools
- Ability to travel one to two times per year to an operational country for team retreats or colocations
- Fluent English communication skills
Qualifications
- Bachelor degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
- Professional certification such as ACCA, CIMA, or CPA, either completed or in progress
- Working knowledge of French or Portuguese
Core Skills
Benefits
- Competitive base salary determined by role, location, and cost of living
- Performance bonus targeted at 10 percent
- Robust health benefits plan tailored by country
- Flexible paid time off with encouragement to take leave
- Allowances designated for desk setup, learning, and professional development
Frequently Asked Questions
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Where is this job located?
This role is open exclusively to applicants based in Rwanda, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Malawi, Kenya, or Uganda where GiveDirectly can employ staff directly.
What is the employment type?
The posting specifies full-time employment.
What salary does the position offer?
Base salaries vary by location, providing $16,030 in Kenya, $13,810 in Rwanda, and $14,840 in Uganda, plus a 10 percent target performance bonus.
Is travel required for this role?
Yes, staff must be able to travel one to two times per year to a country of operation for team retreats or colocations.
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