Finance Manager

About GiveDirectly
GiveDirectly (GD) aims to reshape international giving – and millions of lives – by providing cash grants directly to the world's poorest. The Brookings Institution estimates that $70B of cash transfers would be required to eliminate the poverty gap; the aid sector currently spends $135B each year, much of it on evidence-free interventions. GiveDirectly wants to change that, establishing cash transfers as a benchmark for foreign aid – as the index fund is a benchmark for the financial industry – and in the process accelerating the end of extreme poverty.

GD has raised over $1B since launching in 2011, delivered cash to more than 1.5 million people in 15 different countries. We've also supported large-scale, experimental research that indicates strong recipient impact of our programs. As a result, GD has been celebrated as one of the most innovative non-profit companies by Fast Company, while the growing cash transfer movement (and GD's leading role within it) have been featured in the New York Times Magazine, This American Life, Foreign Affairs, and The Economist.

Our culture is candid, analytical, agile, and non-hierarchical. Our global team of ~150, and country operations teams of ~650, together come from 21 different countries speaking 69 different languages. From software engineers to seasoned humanitarian workers, former management consultants to public servants, researchers to field operations -- it's an incredible group of people.

Our values are central and deliberately opinionated. We genuinely center the people we serve in our decision making, and strive to build an ambitious, dynamic and high performing environment. We strongly encourage you to read through our values carefully, if they reflect how you like to work and energize you, this could be a great fit.

We work hard to create an environment in which all our team members can thrive, succeed and grow. We support flexibility, take care of each other, have fun, and create professional growth opportunities.

Job Type:
Full-time

Location:
Remote, preferably in Africa (Kenya, Uganda or Malawi)

Reports to:
Treasury and Payments Lead

Level
: Manager

Travel requirement:
3-4 times a year to our countries of operation for team retreats, field visits, or other organisational requirements.

About This Role
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.
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.

What You'll Bring

• 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?
Role
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

Working at GiveDirectly
GiveDirectly is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to the person's race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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Commitment to Safeguarding
As a global organization serving some of the world's most vulnerable communities, GiveDirectly takes the safeguarding of its recipients, staff, and partners seriously. To that end, GiveDirectly is a member of the Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, and will systematically check with previous employers about any sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment issues relating to potential new hires. We may also employ other robust pre-hire screens, including in-depth reference checks, criminal background checks, and sanctions screens.

GD is committed to observing all local, national and international laws that protect children, vulnerable adults, and basic human rights of all. GD is committed to a policy of "zero tolerance for sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (SEAH)" and expects anyone who works for GD to uphold the protection and safeguarding of our recipients as a priority.

These efforts help us continue to build and maintain trust with the communities we serve, and prevent harm to our recipients.

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