Treasury Officer (FX Settlements & Reconciliations)

About the Role

We are looking for a Treasury Operations Officer to support daily treasury activities including foreign exchange transaction settlements, account reconciliations, and treasury reporting.

This role is responsible for ensuring treasury transactions are processed accurately and within required timelines while maintaining strong operational controls and regulatory compliance.

The successful candidate will work closely with internal teams including treasury dealers, finance, risk, and banking partners to ensure smooth settlement of treasury transactions and proper reconciliation of accounts.

This role is well suited for candidates with experience in bank treasury operations, FX settlements, payments operations, or finance reconciliation roles.

Key Responsibilities

1.       Treasury Transactions & Settlements

• Process and settle foreign exchange (FX) and money market transactions within required timelines and cut-off periods.
• Confirm transaction details with internal treasury teams and correspondent banks where necessary.
• Ensure all settlements are processed accurately and recorded properly.

2.       Account Reconciliations

• Perform daily Nostro and General Ledger (GL) reconciliations.
• Investigate and resolve reconciliation differences promptly.
• Escalate unresolved reconciliation breaks in line with internal procedures.

3.       Treasury Reporting

• Prepare and submit treasury-related reports for internal management and regulatory requirements.
• Support reporting required by regulators and internal risk management teams.
• Maintain accurate records of treasury transactions and supporting documentation.

4.       Compliance & Controls

• Ensure all treasury operations comply with internal controls, AML requirements, sanctions regulations, and applicable CBK regulations.
• Maintain proper documentation for all treasury transactions.
• Identify operational risks and escalate any unusual or suspicious transactions.

5.       Coordination & Operational Support

• Liaise with internal teams including Treasury Front Office, Finance, Risk, and ICT to resolve operational issues.
• Communicate with correspondent banks and financial institutions regarding settlement matters.
• Support internal and external audits relating to treasury operations.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Banking, Economics, Accounting, or Business-related field.

Experience

• 3–5 years’ experience in treasury operations, bank back office, FX operations, settlements, or financial operations roles.

Knowledge & Skills

• Good understanding of foreign exchange transactions and treasury operations.
• Experience performing account reconciliations (Nostro or GL).
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced financial operations environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.

Added Advantage

• Professional certifications such as ACI Dealing Certificate, CISI, or other treasury-related qualifications.
• Experience working in financial institutions, fintech companies, or treasury environments.

Key Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• High integrity and compliance awareness
• Good communication and teamwork skills
  

  How to Apply

  Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and cover letter outlining their suitability for the role to careers@orchidhr.co.ke by 20th March 2026.