Current Job Openings at Klasha

About the role

Klasha is in search of an FX Trader with particular expertise in Treasury, who will hone and craft Klasha’s Treasury strategy and be responsible for leading the creation and implementation of a robust treasury operations function.  

Responsibilities:

• Cash management: Ensure Klasha has adequate cash resources to meet its daily operating requirements and take advantage of investment opportunities.
• Investment management: Invest Klasha's excess cash in short-term, low-risk financial instruments to maximize returns while preserving capital.
• Foreign exchange management: Monitor foreign exchange rates and manage Klasha's exposure to currency fluctuations through hedging strategies
• Risk management: Assess and manage risks associated with Klasha's treasury operations, including credit, market, and liquidity risks.
• Treasury planning and analysis: Develop and maintain treasury models to support Klasha's strategic decision-making and ensure the company's financial stability.
• Treasury reporting: Prepare and distribute regular reports to stakeholders, including management, investors, and regulators.
• Regulatory compliance: Ensure that Klasha's treasury operations comply with local and international laws and regulations, including anti-money laundering (AML), and know your customer (KYC) requirements.
• Treasury operations: Oversee day-to-day treasury operations, including bank reconciliations, wire transfers, and cash deposits
• OTC Partnerships: source, manage and maintain a roster of OTC/Liqudity partners .
• Capital management: Assess and manage Klasha's capital needs, including raising capital through debt or equity offerings and managing the company's capital structure

Key Competencies

• Tenacious and persistent
• Comfortable working in an entrepreneurial, dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Good interpersonal skills, especially in contract negotiations.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strategic thinking and vision with the ability to execute.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize.
• Ability to get work done quickly without sweating the small stuff.
• Business savvy and customer-service-oriented approach to facilitate the achievement of business objectives. 
• Leadership skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Impeccable judgment and ability to make sound business decisions.

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About the role

Klasha is in search of a Treasury Manager who will be focused on honing and crafting Klasha’s Treasury strategy while being responsible for leading the creation and implementation of a robust treasury operations function.

As a Seed-stage startup, you will be comfortable wearing multiple hats, this position requires the ability to work independently, communicate complex concepts in concise terms, prioritise tasks, and work with various departments efficiently.

Job Description

• Ensure Klasha has adequate cash resources to meet its daily operating requirements and take advantage of investment opportunities.
• Invest Klasha's excess cash in short-term, low-risk financial instruments to maximize returns while preserving capital.
• Monitor foreign exchange rates and manage Klasha's exposure to currency fluctuations through hedging strategies
• Assess and manage risks associated with Klasha's treasury operations, including credit, market, and liquidity risks.
• Develop and maintain treasury models to support Klasha's strategic decision-making and ensure the company's financial stability.
• Prepare and distribute regular reports to stakeholders, including management, investors, and regulators.
• Ensure that Klasha's treasury operations comply with local and international laws and regulations, including anti-money laundering (AML), and know your customer (KYC) requirements.
• Oversee day-to-day treasury operations, including bank reconciliations, wire transfers, and cash deposits
• Source, manage and maintain a roster of OTC/liquidity partners.
• Assess and manage Klasha's capital needs, including raising capital through debt or equity offerings and managing the company's capital structure

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related course
• Deep domain understanding of the African and international payments ecosystems
• Exposure to multiple currencies
• 5+ years of relevant professional experience, preferably in payments and/or fintech
• Significant exposure to Treasury Management, FP&A and reconciliation
• Experience working globally
• Automation savvy, with proficiency in analytics and wider tooling.
• Ability to execute root cause analysis
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to identify and defend data-driven recommendations.

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About the Role

As the Head of Operations at Klasha, you will be a driving force behind our daily operations, ensuring they run smoothly and efficiently. This role is dynamic and multifaceted, requiring a proactive approach to foster positive change across the organisation. You'll have the unique opportunity to take ownership of various aspects, wear multiple hats, and embrace a bias toward action, all while working on long-term strategic initiatives and immediate operational enhancements. You will most likely exhibit the ability to be a natural influencer and dot connector, capable of untangling and simplifying complex matters into actionable and defensible actions. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Process Ownership: Take charge of end-to-end process ownership, ensuring operational efficiency and effectiveness across various departments and functions.
• Function Building: Establish and lead new functions within the organisation, fostering cross-functional collaboration and driving continuous improvement.
• New Territory Opening: Strategically identify and assess opportunities for expanding into new territories, overseeing market entry strategies, and coordinating expansion efforts.
• Partnerships: Cultivate strategic partnerships and alliances to support Klasha's growth and market penetration.
• Investor-facing Elements: Act as a key point of contact for investors, providing them with insightful operational updates and information.
• Operationalisation and Automation: Lead initiatives to operationalise and automate workflows, reducing manual effort and enhancing productivity.
• OKR and KPI Cascading: Develop and implement an OKR framework and ensure it is cascaded throughout the organisation, setting clear objectives and key results for each team and individual.
• Robust Reporting: Build robust reporting processes, leveraging data analytics tools and methodologies, to provide real-time insights into team performance and KPI tracking.
• Strategic Planning: Contribute to the development of strategic plans and objectives, aligning them with the company's mission and vision.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product development, sales, marketing, and customer success, to identify operational needs and opportunities for improvement.
• Data Analysis: Utilise data analysis techniques to extract insights, identify areas for enhancement, and make data-driven decisions.
• Team Leadership: Build and lead a high-performing operations team, providing guidance, mentorship, and training to team members.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in a senior operations leadership role, preferably within the technology or fintech industry.
• Proven track record of successfully building and scaling operations, including process optimisation and automation.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to process complex data and draw meaningful conclusions.
• Exceptional leadership and team management capabilities.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Strategic mindset, with the ability to align operational efforts with broader organisational goals.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; advanced degree preferred.