Treasury Operations Associate - Dakar

About the Company

Capi helps businesses in emerging markets pay their international suppliers quickly and efficiently. We’ve raised over $18m across Seed and Series A (Q4 2024) and are on a fast growth trajectory globally.

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, and Tom is a career entrepreneur and founder who lead our Tech development.

Working with in emerging markets is opening the door for us to have an economical impact on African markets by allowing businesses to pay suppliers and partners through our platform - we are currently live across Senegal, Ivory Coast, Cameroon, Kenya, and Mali, with many more coming soon.

Our team is made up of approx 60 people across 12 countries; we are a group of a highly-ambitious, get-it-done people, who like to work hard on something that has a tangible impact in the world. And we’re looking for more people to join our team!

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.