Treasury Operations Associate
About the Company:
Capi helps businesses in Africa pay their international suppliers. We’ve raised over $18m from Creandum, Y Combinator, General Catalyst, Firstminute, Janngo, Kima Ventures, and some great angels from Revolut, Checkout, Stripe, Onfido, and Remitly.
Capi was founded by Mitch Riley, Scott Liddle, and Tom Watson. Mitch and Scott were COO/CFO/GC and CRO/CMO at Taptap Send, a remittance unicorn, and have spent two decades between them working in emerging markets. Tom is a third-time founder having founded Hubble and P4SD.
Role Overview
As the Treasury Operations Associate in Senegal, you will play a critical role in the day-to-day execution of our treasury activities. Reporting directly to the Head of Treasury, you will manage Capi’s liquidity locally, process transactions with accuracy, and follow up proactively with our financial partners.
This role offers significant exposure across departments, allowing you to contribute to high-impact projects while gaining a deep understanding of how a global treasury function operates.
It’s a fantastic opportunity if you're looking to obtain hands-on expertise in financial operations, contribute to build a high-performing Treasury team, and grow with a company scaling rapidly across emerging markets.
Key Responsibilities
Monitor and manage liquidity across local accounts to ensure FX trading activity is funded and settled on time
Lead daily account reconciliation for treasury purposes
Liaise with partner banks and institutions in Senegal to handle payment instructions, confirmations, and issue resolution
Implement, document and maintain robust processes for payments, receipts, and internal cash flows with an eye on efficiency and control
Prepare recurring liquidity reports and ensure transaction logs and controls are properly documented and auditable
Provide in-person support for new bank account openings
Obtain and send proofs of payment to our trading partners
Coordinate timely responses to bank RFIs
Be an authorised person / signatory on local entities and bank accounts, as required
As required, provide support for Treasury, Compliance or Ops tasks in Senegal.
Requirements
3–5 years’ experience in a similar role
Proven track record handling cash positioning, settlements, and reconciliations
Strong attention to detail, operational discipline, and problem-solving mindset
Fluency in French and English
Proficient in Google Sheets/Excel and quick to learn new systems
Nice to Haves
Experience dealing with local banks and payment systems in West Africa
Knowledge of local and international financial regulations
Experience at a startup, fintech, or a financial institution
Capi is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds.