Company Summary

AZA Finance is the largest non-bank in Africa and an established provider of Payments, FX and Treasury providing cross-border payment solutions which accelerate global access to frontier markets through an innovative infrastructure. By leveraging cutting edge technology with our proprietary technology, AZA Finance is able to significantly lower the cost and increase the speed of business payments to, from and across frontier markets.

Our API product provides both wholesale currency purchase and retail settlement via our robust API while our Web-Based platform is our B2B over-the-counter product that caters to businesses with wholesale currency needs, especially those paying partners and suppliers.

Licensed by the UK’s FCA, Bank of Uganda, Central Bank of Nigeria, and the Bank of Spain, AZA Finance is a market-maker in every major African currency. AZA Finance was founded in 2013 and now has offices in Nairobi, Lagos, London, Luxembourg, Madrid, Kampala, Accra, Durban and Dakar.

Job Summary

As a Treasury Analyst at AZA Finance, you will play a crucial role in managing our company's financial assets and ensuring liquidity to support our global operations. Working within our multinational fintech environment, you will collaborate with various teams to optimize cash flow, mitigate financial risks, and support strategic decision-making. This position requires meticulous attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Verify and process payment requests in alignment with our policies
• Handle all daily payment transactions, ensuring accuracy and timeliness while following Standard Operation Procedures
• Take care of back office duties related to payments
• Assist the Treasury Associates in monitoring and maintaining bank account balances
• Respond promptly to customer inquiries regarding payment issues
• Collaborate with payment providers, customer service, and finance department to investigate customer payment problems like missing payments, invalid account details, or discrepancies
• Verify customer payments and provide necessary proof
• Queue payments in various portals such as the BP website, bank platforms, and payment processors azafinance.com
• Work closely with the trader and customer service team to process customer transactions
• Maintain a thorough statement of accounts for MTO clients
• Offer support to the customer support team
• Be the go-to person for reconciliation research
• Collaborate closely with the accounting department to swiftly resolve any reconciliation issues
• Team up with the data analyst and trader to ensure the utmost integrity of transaction data
• Efficiently manage transaction documentation for our diverse network of bank partners
• Facilitate the smooth opening of new bank accounts by handling all required documentation
• Collaborate with banking and payment partners to enhance the efficiency of our treasury system