Finance and Operations Manager at

2 weeks ago


Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Umba Full time

Umba combines advanced tools and techniques to optimize risk exposures in emerging markets that are currently underserved by traditional banking services.

Summary


Umba is currently in search of a Finance and Operations Manager to join our team based in the Kenya Office.

In this role, the Finance and Operations Manager will hold a pivotal role in leading and overseeing various critical functions within the organization.

Responsibilities

Building and developing a first-class finance and operations team
Being a key member of the Bank's Management Team
Integrity of all financial records and reporting
Financial and management accounting, budgeting, planning, pricing, commercial contracts, and unit economics
Preparation and presentation of Board Reports
Audits; both statutory and regulatory
Being a Business Partner to all members of the Management Team
All treasury activities for the Bank
Liquidity and Capital management
Chairing the Bank's ALCO
Regulatory reporting
The integrity of all records and data in the core banking platform
Ownership and oversight of Settlement and Reconciliation
The Bank's operational processes
Operational risk management
Ensuring AML and KYC requirements are at all times met
Managing operational vendor relationships
As a digital bank, ensure optimal operational efficiency
The role-holder must be approved by the CBK

Qualifications and Experience

An experienced banker from a finance and operations perspective
A minimum of seven years banking experience in a senior management role
Fintech/digital banking management experience
A thorough understanding of banking regulations in Kenya
Very hands-on as this is effectively a start-up
Good knowledge of payment systems
A great leader
Well-respected in the market with the ability to win and foster important stakeholder relationships.
Experience of reporting to and managing a Board
Comfortable working in a matrix structure
A collegiate working style, while working with a Team located across the world in many different time zones.

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