Treasury Accountant

JOB PURPOSE:

The Treasury Accountant is responsible for managing, organizing, structuring, and implementing all treasury-related processes. Further, it’s the incumbent’s responsibility to ensure liquidity and to manage all treasury instruments. The execution/review of payment runs, FX exchanges, liquidity/FX planning & analysis, and cash flow forecasts are performed by this position. Integrity and compliance have to be ensured at any time.

Formal Qualifications:

Finance Management (FM) or Treasury Management (TM), Accounting (AC) or FP&A (FA)  - FM and TM preferred

Overall Experience:

• 3 to 5 years’ experience in treasury
• Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office, proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Knowledge:

• FX trading tool- Intermediate
• Trading & Hedging- Intermediate
• Cash Tools & Processes- Advanced
• Liquidity & FX Forecasting/Planning-Advanced

• Payment run- Advanced

Key Performance Areas:

Cash Flow & Liquidity:

• Prepare and analyse monthly liquidity forecasts, FX forecasts, and cash flow statements.
• Ensure and manage liquidity to meet operational and strategic funding needs.
• Ensure timely and accurate payment runs.
• Set up, manage, and maintain cash pools to optimize cash usage across entities.
• Ensure monthly cash account reconciliations are completed accurately and on time

FX Management:

• Monitor foreign exchange (FX) rates and execute FX exchanges.
• Manage FX rates in SAP and maintain accurate FX-related interfaces.
• Report FX reasonability, cash holding levels, and other treasury metrics.

Bank & Financial Institution Management:

• Act as the primary point of contact for banks, credit card providers, and FX trading service providers.
• Manage bank mandates and oversee bank account openings/closings.
• Handle bank guarantees, loans, and oversee credit cards, cheques, and petty cash.
• Maintain authorizations, online banking access, and treasury user rights.
• Negotiate contracts with banks and credit card providers, aiming for cost efficiency.

Compliance, Controls & Governance:

• Ensure segregation of duties, adherence to internal controls, and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain and regularly update treasury guidelines, manuals, and regulations.
• Ensure that treasury processes and systems comply with group policies and external requirements.

Systems, Processes & Reporting :

• Manage and maintain interfaces (e.g., payment runs, FX rates, FX exchanges).
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting to Group, covering financial data, FX exposures, thresholds, and liquidity metrics.
• Implement and improve processes, drive automation, and create operational efficiency.

Leadership, Projects & Team Development:

• Manage treasury-related projects from initiation to successful implementation.
• Lead or support cross-functional initiatives and process improvement projects.
• Guide and mentor Treasury Junior Accountant, ensuring development and knowledge transfer.