Contract Administrator

At Mukuru, contracts are more than documents - they're commitments that power our partnerships, protect our business, and enable growth across Africa and beyond.

As our Contract Administrator, you'll be the trusted custodian of contract governance across the Group, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and visibility throughout the entire contract lifecycle. You'll work at the intersection of Procurement, Legal, Finance, and business teams, helping Mukuru operate smarter, faster, and with confidence.

• Own and maintain the central contract register and repository.
• Ensure contracts are correctly executed, signed, version controlled, and securely stored.
• Track contract milestones including start dates, renewals, expiries, and notice periods.
• Manage amendments, extensions, and variations with precision.

• Monitor adherence to contractual terms (pricing, SLAs, payment terms).
• Identify and proactively flag non compliance, deviations, and risks.
• Support internal and external audits with accurate, accessible documentation.
• Ensure alignment with procurement policies, delegations of authority, and governance frameworks.

• Support visibility of contracted vs non contracted spend.
• Ensure alignment between contracts, purchase orders, and invoices.
• Help identify contract leakage, expired contracts, and financial risks.
• Prepare reports for Finance, Procurement leadership, and Executive stakeholders.

• Liaise with Procurement, Legal, Finance, and internal business teams on contract matters.
• Coordinate with suppliers on documentation, execution, and follow ups.
• Support smooth handover of executed contracts into operational and finance processes.

• Capture and maintain accurate contract data in procurement/contract systems (e.g. Coupa, Oracle, or similar).
• Support system improvements and process optimisation initiatives.
• Prepare regular contract status reports and ad hoc insights.

• Bachelor's Degree or Advanced Diploma in Procurement or a related field (Essential)

• 2-3 years' experience in a similar Contract Administration or Procurement role.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement and supplier onboarding.
• Solid exposure to compliance policies, governance, and contract processes.
• Experience in a FinTech or multinational environment is advantageous.

• Strong understanding of contract lifecycle management.
• Ability to maintain accurate registers and manage confidential information.
• Knowledge of commercial terms, pricing structures, and payment terms.
• High attention to detail with strong analytical and organisational skills.
• Confident communicator who collaborates well across teams.

NB: ALL STAFF APPOINTMENTS WILL BE MADE WITH DUE CONSIDERATION OF THE COMPANY'S DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION PLANS.