Our client is seeking a qualified and proactive Treasury Assistant to join its Finance team in Lagos, Nigeria. The successful candidate will support the effective management of the company’s treasury operations, banking activities, cash management, financial records, and payment processes
Job Objective / Purpose
Responsible for monitoring the cash flow on a daily basis, making periodic analysis, by the use of certain investment skills and business acumen.
Controls all banking and operating systems and also manages the money transmission systems.
Reviews bills on a constant basis and assesses the various payment activities and methods; maintaining a day-to-day control over treasury transactions and authorization of bank payments.
Ensures that all transactions having to do with treasury are recorded correctly and in accordance with laid down standards.
Key Responsibilities
* Ensure the efficient management of company’s bank accounts.
* Maintain and manage all financial records, logs, spreadsheets, and registers.
* Ensure the company’s banking operations; seeing to it that all funds are appropriately banked, ensuring efficiency and returns.
* Ensure conformity of company’s bank account with IFR Standards.
* Reconciling of bank statements against the GL, and clearing accounts assigned.
* Provide inputs and advice to company. This could include recommending changes that will maximize revenue and profit.
* See to it that the financial position of the company is well calculated daily.
* Check and verify cash transactions; and also investigate and propose possible resolution for any discrepancies.
* Responsible for interest and debt analysis, with provision of relevant information and report.
* Take care of the cash management system of the company and their payment mechanism.
* Responsible for following up on financial proceedings, and ensuring tasks are completed on schedule.
Requirements
Education & Qualification
* Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field of study from an accredited University.
* Qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA, ACCA).
Key Competencies & Requirements
* Proficiency in communicating with the management and staff of the company.
* Self-motivated individual with effective organizational skills.
* Ability to undertake multiple tasks at the same time without losing focus.
* Must be proactive, with the ability to meet and surpass project deadlines.
* Computer knowledge – a good knowledge of Microsoft Word and Spreadsheet.
* Possess exceptional analytical reasoning skills to think problems thoroughly and generate solutions.