LYDIA KAVUU
Summary
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills with a proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Senior Treasury Analyst (FX and Float)
Onafriq Limited
6 2023 - Current
- Liquidity Management: Ensure the organization has sufficient float to meet operational needs.
- Optimize cash concentration and disbursement processes.
- Work closely with accounting to reconcile intercompany balances and transactions.
- Banking Relations: Collaborate with banking partners to leverage and stay updated on industry best practices and trends.
- Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve cash management processes and implement best practices
- Reporting: Prepare regular balance sheet reports, analyze cash transactions, and provide insights on cash flow trends
- Risk Management: Monitor and manage risks related to cash positions, including fraud risks.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls and procedures
- Systems & Technology: Utilize and optimize cash management systems and tools
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with various departments such as finance, accounting, operations, and procurement to gather data and understand cash flow implications.
- Collaborated with internal audit teams to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and maintain strong internal controls within treasury functions.
- Participated in cross-functional teams focused on improving interdepartmental communication and collaboration related to cash management initiatives.
- Improved working capital management by conducting thorough analysis of receivables, payables, and inventory levels.
- Managed liquidity effectively by monitoring short-term investments and maintaining adequate levels of cash on hand for business needs.
- Coordinated with accounting teams to ensure accurate recording of treasury transactions in general ledger systems and timely reconciliation of discrepancies.
Treasury Analyst (FX and Float)
Onafriq Limited
01.2021 - 06.2023
- Execute FX transactions to support float continuity through various platforms e.g 360T
- Recording of all treasury movements in the TMS
- Staying abreast of market movements and setting Internal FX rates accordingly.
- Ensure liquidity amongst the major nostros + wallets.
- Settlement of FX and payments to the various pay-out partners In Africa.
- Maintain and develop strong relationships with counterparties and banking network.
- Maintain, develop, and enhance processes, procedures, and policies to ensure an effective treasury environment.
- Manage projects across Treasury and ensure successful.
Operations Assistant
National Bank
01.2012 - 01.2021
- Managed day-to-day department operations with effective workflow coordination.
- Provided administrative support with accurate document preparation and data entry.
- Collaborated with other departments to foster smooth operation of daily processes.
- Assisted operations manager with planning of routine operations and special projects.
- Contributed to development of operational procedures to improve efficiency and accuracy.
- Improved customer satisfaction by promptly resolving issues and answering inquiries via phone, email, and in-person interactions.
- Boosted order fulfillment rates by closely monitoring inventory levels and promptly addressing discrepancies.
Education
Bachelor of Education (arts) - Accounting (major), Mathematics (minor)
The University of Nairobi
01.2005 - 2009.01
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - undefined
Matungulu Girls' High School
01.2000 - 2003.01
Skills
Cash Flow & Liquidity Management
Balance Sheet Preparation and analysis
Treasury Operations
Reconciliation
Microsoft Excel proficiency
Financial Accounting
FX Trading
Certification
ACI Dealing Certificate
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 2 in the development of the Treasury Balance Sheet.
- Collaborated with a partner to facilitate automation of liquidations from a wallet to bank account hence resolving perennial delays in settlement.
- Reconciliation of historical transactions which resulted to recovery of $5M owed by a partner.
Referees
Mrs. Ann Muchira
Branch Operations Manager,
Thika Branch, National Bank
Tel: +254 722 395 861
Email; amuchira@nationalbank.co.ke
Dr. Larry Ndivo
Lecturer, Machakos University College
Tel: +254 722 310 992
Email: larryndivo@machakosuniversity.ac.ke
Timeline
Treasury Analyst (FX and Float)
Onafriq Limited
01.2021 - 06.2023
ACI Dealing Certificate
09-2020
CFA -Level I
12-2019
Operations Assistant
National Bank
01.2012 - 01.2021
CPA- Part II
12-2009
Bachelor of Education (arts) - Accounting (major), Mathematics (minor)
The University of Nairobi
01.2005 - 2009.01
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - undefined
Matungulu Girls' High School
01.2000 - 2003.01
Senior Treasury Analyst (FX and Float)
Onafriq Limited
6 2023 - Current
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