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HFC Limited, the banking and property finance subsidiary of HF Group, has an exciting opportunity in our Finance Department. We are seeking a talented, dynamic, self-driven, and results-oriented individual who is committed to performance, excellence, and participating in our growth strategy.

The role provides insight and support in the departmental and executive decision process. The role complements the overall efforts of HFC towards attaining the Finance of the Future by building modelling and quantitative frameworks for the bank, supports the budgeting and planning process and finance business partnership.

Deadline:

Category: Finance

Subsidiary: HFC

Principle Accountabilities

• Assist in development of the annual budget and the medium-term strategic plan
• Ensure timely budget variance reporting to all the departments
• Preparation of ALCO, EXCO and board papers
• Supporting ALM decisions with analysis and modeling
• Updating and revising asset pricing models
• Revenue assurance
• Monitor the cash holding across the branch network for liquidity optimization
• Ensure continuous revenue assurance and recommend opportunities to grow and diversify the business unit revenue
• Preparation and timely distribution of segment reports to various departments
• Prepare the monthly and annual budgets and rolling forecast for the business units and legal entities highlighting drivers expected to impact the business and the corrective actions required
• Automating Finance Processes- Robotic Process Automation
• Business performance analysis and presentation/sharing thereof to the leadership teams
• Together with other departments develop the annual ICAAP
• Help the head of unit to implement and monitor prudential capital management by setting capital KPIs for capital consumers and aligning ICAAP process with actual business strategy
• Championing the FTP processes
• Supporting partnerships between business unit and the finance department across all the departments
• Budgeting and Budget control- Ensure the annual budgeting is done and continuously ensure budgetary discipline is adhered to by all departments
• Conducting cost/benefit analysis as required and preparing comparative, analytical reports on the performance of the bank, Group and branches and reporting results to executive and management staff.
• Conduct quarterly competitor analysis
• Any other duty as assigned from time to time by the Finance and HFC leadership

Key Competencies and Skills

General Competencies

• Results oriented
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Highly analytical
• Problem solving skills
• Good communicator & excellent presentation skills
• Team player

Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge And Experience
Academic & Professional

• A business-related degree from a reputable institution preferably Finance, Accounting, Banking, data science or a related quantitative field.
• CPA(K)
• CFA, FRM, FRR, CIFA certifications will be an added advantage

Experience & Technical

•  A minimum of 7 years' experience in banking with hands on experience in performance measurement and management, finance or financial risk management.
• 2 year should be at supervisory or management level.
• Hands on experience in financial planning or performance management
• Experience in senior management relations
• Strong appreciation of accounting principles
• Excellent Ms Excel skills
• Strong Data & BI skills including SQL, EDW, PowerBI, Python, R
• Team and or People Management
• Strong business acumen

Company Description

HLA is an international retail chain brand specializing in one-stop self-option men's wear. Dedicated to providing fashionable designs, high-quality products, and an excellent shopping experience for men globally, HLA closely follows global fashion trends to offer light-fashion high-quality products that cater to the tastes and preferences of many people.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Finance Executive located in Nairobi County, Kenya. The Finance Executive will be responsible for preparing and analyzing financial statements, managing financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations such as Goods and Services Tax (GST). Day-to-day tasks include financial analysis, maintaining financial records, and assisting with budget preparation and forecasting to support the financial health of the organization.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in preparing and analyzing Financial Statements and Financial Reporting
• Strong Analytical Skills to support financial decisions
• In-depth knowledge of Finance and Goods and Services Tax (GST)
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
• Professional certifications such as CPA, CFA, or ACCA are an added advantage
• Experience in the retail industry is a plus

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 $35B 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 ince 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.

Flagging for US applicants:
We invite you to "Know Your Rights" as an applicant.

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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Take a look at our Candidate Application Prep Guide

Virgin Limited Edition takes its guests to some of the world's most breathtaking sanctuaries for unforgettable experiences - including one of the most exclusive private islands in the world. The collection of unique retreats are chosen for their beautiful locations and magnificent surroundings with each offering a sense of fun, style, luxury and exceptional personal service.

The ultra-luxury brand includes the famed Necker Island and the Branson Estate in the Caribbean's British Virgin Islands; Ulusaba Private Game Reserve in South Africa; Kasbah Tamadot in Morocco; The Lodge in Verbier; Mahali Mzuri and Finch Hattons; tented safari camps in Kenya; Mont Rochelle Hotel and Mountain Vineyard in South Africa and Son Bunyola Hotel and Villas in Mallorca, Spain.

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As a Finance Manager, you will be accountable for the integrity and timeliness of financial reporting across our Kenyan properties; Mahali Mzuri and Finch Hattons. You will lead the month-end close, balance sheet control and reconciliations, working capital management, compliance, and continuous improvement of internal controls and finance processes.

The position will report to the Regional Financial Controller, based in our Nairobi office.

To be considered for this role, you must have the right to work in the Kenya.

Here's what you need in your tool kit:

Qualifications/ Skills

• Qualified accountant (ACCA, CPA, CIMA) or equivalent.
• Experience within the hospitality industry is preferred
• Expert in month-end close, consolidations, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Solid understanding of internal controls, P2P, O2C, inventory, and cash controls.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP and reporting tools.
• Proactive, organised, and comfortable owning deadlines in a fast-moving environment.
• High attention to detail with the ability to communicate issues and solutions clearly.

What's the gig?

Here's what you'd do:

• Financial reporting and month-end close: Own the month-end timetable and deliver accurate management accounts for all Kenyan business units within deadline.
• Balance sheet control and reconciliations: Produce and sign off monthly balance sheet files with supporting schedules.
• Complete and review reconciliations for all control accounts, including bank, VAT, payroll, deposits, prepayments, inventory, and intercompany.
• Internal controls and compliance: Maintain and improve the financial control framework in line with Group policies and USALI where applicable.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and deliver audit requests on time with high-quality working papers.
• Working capital, cash and treasury: Optimise working capital through disciplined credit control, supplier terms adherence, and inventory management.
• Budgeting and forecasting: Prepare monthly forecast inputs for P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow with risk and opportunity analysis.
• Tax and statutory: Ensure accurate and timely filings with local authorities, including VAT, withholding tax, income tax, and payroll taxes.
• People leadership: Manage and develop the property and Nairobi finance teams.
• Systems and process improvement: Lead or support finance projects such as procurement system rollout, close automation, and report standardisation.

Here's the deal:

Package & Benefits

• Travel to our Kenyan properties for work purposes as required
• Annual leave of 26 days a year
• Competitive salary
• Company Healthcare
• Teammate discounts on the hotels and properties across the Virgin Hotels Collection
• Discounts on other Virgin products
• An engaging, fun and relaxed working environment

Tempting, right?

If this sounds like your next role, we'd love to hear from you very soon.

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One of our clients - an NGO advocating for human and health rights is seeking a temporary Finance Manager who will service the organization for 8 months, effective October 2025. The Finance Manager will work under the Operations and Compliance Department, and will be based in Nairobi with occasional field travel. S/he will be responsible for overseeing and managing the financial health and integrity of the organization. S/he will oversee the planning, implementation, managing, and running of all the finance activities, including organization planning, budgeting, forecasting, internal and external financial reporting, grant management, audit coordination, donor management, and finance policies, as well as oversight of relevant financial regulations and compliance. S/he will have a strong financial and accounting background, with CPA(K) certification, and will be a member of ICPAK. The Finance Manager will have NGO experience and strong people leadership experience.

The Role
Duties & Responsibilities
Reporting to the Head of Operations and Compliance, the duties and responsibilities of the Finance Manager will include but not be limited to;

Finance Strategy Planning & Implementation

• Lead in developing the organization's annual consolidated budget and related budget notes for Board Approval
• Participate in formulating project-specific budgets and in performing financial analysis that facilitates effective monitoring of the organization's performance to ensure that the set out objectives and targets are achieved
• Lead in developing and monitoring the organization's overhead budget, including recovery of overheads from the various grants.

Finance Policy Implementation and Maintenance

• Ensure adherence to Finance policies, SOPs, and procedures within the organization, and provide guidance to management and staff on the interpretation of the same
• Provide technical and effective advice on all financial issues and support managers on issues related to financial reporting, budgeting, adherence to reporting standards and regulatory requirements
• Maintain awareness and knowledge of financial practices and reporting and accounting standards (IFRS/IAS/SIC/IFIRC) and provide suitable interpretation to managers and staff within the organization
• Manage the key accounting processes in strict conformance with the finance manual including but not limited to payroll processing, payables, receivables, etc.

Financial Systems Management

• Serve as the custodian of the organization's financial system, including managing user access rights, oversight postings, and audit trail of all transactions recorded in the system
• Oversee the effective functioning and continuous improvement of existing automated finance processes, ensuring ongoing accuracy of data recorded in the systems
• Ensure consistent and compliant use of the financial management system by all relevant staff, providing support and guidance as needed
• Leverage financial data from the system to produce timely and accurate reports, conduct in-depth analysis, and provide actionable insights to support strategic planning and informed decision-making.

Financial Reporting

• Lead the month-end closing and year-end closing processes and procedures, ensuring that this happens within the stipulated timelines
• Lead financial forecasting and budgeting processes and oversee the preparation of all financial reporting
• Ensure prompt submission of monthly, quarterly, annual financial reports, or as per donor-specific sc schedule financial reports to all relevant stakeholders both internally and externally
• Highlight risks or variances early through detailed reporting and financial analysis
• Ensure proper allocation of costs to donor grants and projects.

Financial Risk Management

• Ensure that the organization complies financially with all legal and regulatory requirements and that all relevant licenses and legal and regulatory requirements are procured and valid
• Ensure that record keeping meets the requirements of internal policies, auditors, partners, donors and government agencies
• Maintain relations with external auditors and investigate their findings and recommendations
• Ensure that donor funds are managed responsibly, adhering to regulatory standards, and safeguarding the organization from financial losses or reputational damage.

Fundraising & Donor Management

• Collaborate with program teams to develop donor-compliant budgets for funding proposals
• Monitor grant expenditure against approved budgets to avoid under or overspending.

Compliance and Regulatory Adherence

• Ensure compliance with local tax laws, donor regulations, financial reporting standards, and audit requirements
• Track donor funds and ensure they are used in line with agreed upon terms
• Stay updated on changes in financial legislation or donor policies that may pose risks.
• Implement Internal Controls
• Ensure internal controls are adhered to and prevent mismanagement, fraud, or misuse of funds
• Ensure segregation of duties, including proper authorization and adherence to processes, and ensure regular reconciliations are done as per agreed upon SLAs.

Capacity Building & Team Leadership

• Supervise and mentor finance team to enhance skills in reporting, compliance and financial systems
• Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement within the finance and organization teams and financial processes.

Any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned to you from time to time.
Ideal Profile
Education Skills & Competencies Desired

• Bachelor's Degree in commerce, Economics, Accounting, Finance, or related field
• A Certified Public Accountant of Kenya CPA(K)
• Member of ICPAK
• At least eight (8) years of financial and accounting management experience, 4 years of which must be at the management level focused on leading a financial and accounting function within an NGO environment.
• Demonstrable experience in managing a diverse range of stakeholders within the NGO sector
• Working knowledge of QuickBooks Accounting System
• Deep understanding of financial models
• Strong team management experience—led a team of at least 5+ people
• Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to build strong relationships with clients and external actors
• Ability to remain calm and in control even under immense pressure
• Ability to remain open to change while managing complexities
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, trust and dependability with a strong sense of urgency
• Results-oriented, entrepreneurial, self-motivated, and a self-starter, who is flexible and adaptable, with the ability to work in a fast-paced, high-demand environment.

All applications received will be subjected to a fair and competitive review process.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
This call for talent will close on Friday, 17th September, 2025, at 5.00pm EAT.
What's on Offer?

• Leadership Role
• Fantastic work culture
• Opportunity to make a positive impact

Description
Employment Type: Full-time
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Deadline for Submission: 22nd October 2025
About Us
At Nutrition International, we make a difference, because nutrition is the difference. Woven into the very fabric of our approach is the passion and drive of our global team of over 600 people, working in 13 offices across 11 countries with one common goal: transforming the lives of people who need it most through improved nutrition.

If you are a motivated and passionate individual who shares our conviction that a better world is possible through improved nutrition, wants to leave the world a little better than they found it, and is looking to be part of a global team with a clear vision, we want to hear from you. Please consider applying for the position below.

About The Role
The overall purpose of the position is to provide oversight to all financial management and reporting for Kenya Country Office. The Finance Manager is responsible for financial reporting, budgeting and compliance management for all Programs in the Country. The Finance Manager works in close collaboration with Regional Corporate Services Director in the Region and program and finance staff in the country and Head Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and serve as a resource person to country program and finance staff for the NetSuite ERP (NICOR)
• Review and finalize contracts and supporting documentation in the Contract Lifecycle Management system (CLM)
• Prepare quarterly and annual forecasting/financial management reports on program spending
• Ensure compliance with established NI policies for the release and approval for signature of legal documents
• Ensure timely and accurate updates of the Donor Database (DDB) with approved project budgets.
• Prepare and share monthly budget variance reports with the Country Director and project staff to support program implementation within approved budgets.
• Verify that contract budgets and related expenses comply with the approved budget allocations.
• Coordinate and consolidate the Country Office's annual program budget and support the Regional Corporate Services Director in finalizing budget submissions.
• Review and authorize staff travel authorizations (TAs) and expense reports (ERs) in line with the Delegation of Authority
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting by reviewing financial transactions, reconciliations, analyses, and reports before submission to the Regional Office.
• Lead periodic financial closures, including preparation of reports and reconciliations
• Extract, review, and analyze reports from NICOR to support financial management.
• Oversee office administration, including management of supplies, equipment, and administrative requests

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce with at least eight years of working experience in the development sector.
• ACCA or CPA Professional qualification
• 5 years experience working in a finance manager capacity
• 5 years experience working in program management environment including budget and grant management.
• Working experience on managing Global Affairs of Canada grants, FCDO, USAID, BMGF is highly preferred.
• Experience working with databases, an asset
• Experience working with the NetSuite ERP
• Experience in a national or international non-profit entity is preferred
• Ability to plan and organize work to meet deadlines
• Ability to work under pressure
• Strong numerical skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills, both orally and written
• Leadership skills and experience
• Employee management skills

Benefits
A competitive market pay, health benefits, pension plan, flexible work hours, vacation, support for learning and development opportunities and health and wellness. We offer a collaborative and engaging work environment.

Nutrition International is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible work environment. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process.

Please note that all our offers are conditional subject to appropriate screening checks and satisfactory reference checks.

For more detailed information about the role, please click on the attached Job Description Please click on the Apply button to submit your application

About Tala
Tala is on a mission to unleash the economic power of the Global Majority – the 4 billion people overlooked by existing financial systems. With nearly half a billion dollars raised from equity and debt, we are serving millions of customers across three continents. Tala has been named by the
Fortune
Impact 20 list,
CNBC
's Disruptor 50 five years in a row,
CNBC
's World's Top Fintech Company,
Forbes'
Fintech 50 list for eight years running, and Chief's The New Era of Leadership Award. We are expanding across product offerings, countries and crypto and are looking for people who have an entrepreneurial spirit and are passionate about our m ission.

By creating a unique platform that enables lending and other financial services around the globe, people in emerging markets are able to start and expand small businesses, manage day-to-day needs, and pursue their financial goals with confidence. Currently, over nine million people across Kenya, the Philippines, Mexico, and India have used Tala products. Due to our global team, we have a remote-first approach, and also have offices in Santa Monica, CA (HQ); Nairobi, Kenya; Mexico City, Mexico; Manila, the Philippines; and Bangalore, India.

Most Talazens join us because they connect with our mission. If you are energized by the impact you can make at Tala, we'd love to hear from you

We are seeking a Market Finance Strategy and Analytics Manager who is passionate about developing a deep understanding of the business and utilizing data to inform strategic analysis and operational decision-making. This role will lead financial planning and business forecasting across the KE market, as well as drive key business initiatives within departments.

What You'll Do

• Understand the key drivers of the local business (e.g. growth, repayment, conversion, unit economics/lifetime value of customer) and collaborate with both Corporate FP&A and local cross-functional teams to articulate market strategy, monitor critical KPIs and support corporate forecasting
• Support the head of finance in different analyses and perform detailed financial analysis to model out new investments, business cases, and strategic initiatives, identifying the potential risks & opportunities across different scenarios
• Report on monthly market financial performance and analyze variances to plan/forecast, articulating the impact to the business from both the vertical (revenue/profit) as well as horizontal (unit economics/LTV) perspective
• Support annual corporate operational planning and reforecasts, including budgeting for headcount, OPEX, and capital allocation
• Support local CLT in any analytical need and be an advocate of the market
• Liaise between in-market teams and country leadership to ensure alignment around business and financial objectives;
• Other ad-hoc projects and analysis
• Invest in the team - bring your own personality, quirks, and let's have fun while leveling each other and the business up

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or other quantitative degree
• Experience in Finance or Accounting (minimum of 5 years of experience);
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence in an unstructured, cross-functional environment
• Deeply analytical problem-solver. Bonus points for experience with data analytics languages (e.g. SQL, Python) and/or data visualization tools (e.g. Looker, Amplitude, Tableau)
• Excellent proficiency in Excel

Our vision is to build a new financial ecosystem where everyone can participate on equal footing and access the tools they need to be financially healthy. We strongly believe that inclusion fosters innovation and we're proud to have a diverse global team that represents a multitude of backgrounds, cultures, and experience. We hire talented people regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Job Summary
We're looking for an experienced Trade Finance & Export Partnerships Manager to drive exporter acquisition, manage strategic relationships, and design tailored financial products for our customers. Umba has a suite of products including term loans, trade finance, FX services and international money transfer services.

This role is highly commercial — you will leverage your existing network of exporters to bring business onto our rails quickly, while collaborating with product and compliance teams to deliver world-class service.

About Umba
Umba is a pan-African digital bank serving customers in both Kenya and Nigeria. Our mission entails providing accessible and cost-effective financial services across Africa, enabling our customers to take charge of their financial well-being. We are committed to seizing a unique opportunity to transform the financial landscape in Africa by harnessing the power of machine learning to develop intelligent, affordable financial products tailored for emerging markets. Our machine learning models are continuously improving, and we leverage AI and automation to deliver banking solutions at the lowest possible cost to our expanding customer base.

Umba is headquartered in Nairobi Kenya. Our primary focus is to offer a comprehensive range of digital banking products through Android, iOS and Web Apps, and we take pride in our culture of consistently surpassing customer expectations, which has fueled our rapid expansion.

Umba acquired a deposit taking microfinance bank in Kenya in 2023, which has now been named Umba Microfinance Bank. The bank has achieved fast growth since launch with average monthly growth rate of 19% and 6x revenue growth in 2024.

We are actively seeking outstanding individuals who not only possess exceptional talent but also share our vision, determination, and sense of purpose. Join us in our endeavor to establish the best digital bank in Africa.

Responsibilities

• Client Acquisition: Source, onboard, and manage relationships with Kenyan exporters in target sectors (floriculture, coffee/tea, apparel, handicrafts, agriculture). Ideally selling to the US
• Partnership Development: Build relationships with export promotion agencies, chambers of commerce, freight forwarders, and trade associations to generate leads
• Deal Structuring: Work with product and credit teams to design invoice financing, payment acceleration, and FX solutions tailored to exporters' needs
• Market Intelligence: Provide insights into exporter pain points, competitor offerings, and opportunities for Umba to differentiate
• Compliance Liaison: Coordinate with legal/compliance teams to ensure onboarding aligns with CBK FX rules and export documentation requirements
• Revenue Growth: Deliver measurable inflow targets and customer retention rates

Qualifications and Skills

• 5+ years in trade finance, SME banking, or exporter relations
• Strong personal network of exporters, particularly in floriculture, coffee, tea, apparel, and agriculture
• Track record in structuring trade finance products or facilitating cross-border payments
• Understanding of CBK regulations on FX and export documentation
• Proven ability to meet or exceed commercial targets
• Excellent negotiation and relationship management skills

Nice to Have

• Experience with digital trade finance platforms (e.g., dltledgers, Bolero, Komgo)
• Prior work at a bank, development finance institution, or large export house
• Familiarity with stable coins or blockchain-based cross-border payments

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