Senior Administration Specialist

About the role

Palmpay is a fast‑growing Pan‑African fintech seeking a proactive Senior Administration Specialist to lead and optimise administrative operations across its offices. You will ensure smooth office management, regulatory compliance, vendor coordination and operational support in a high‑growth banking environment.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee day‑to‑day administrative functions across all branches.
• Manage vendor relationships, negotiate contracts and monitor service delivery.
• Ensure compliance with fintech and banking regulations, maintaining licences, permits and legal documentation.
• Coordinate procurement, logistics for meetings, events and staff movements.
• Maintain office assets, inventory control and equipment upgrades.
• Provide administrative support to staff, resolve operational issues and act as primary contact for stakeholders.
• Supervise and mentor junior administrative staff, driving performance and improvement projects.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance or related field.
• 4–6 years of administrative experience, preferably in fintech, banking, telecom or financial services.
• Strong knowledge of office management, compliance, procurement and vendor management.
• Experience in fast‑paced, high‑compliance environments.

Required skills

• Advanced proficiency in MS Office.