Our client within the FMCG Industry is looking for a Finance and Administration Officer – Treasury to join their team. The position exists to ensure that adequate funds are available with the organization during the outflow of funds and to ensure optimum utilization of the funds.

Major Functions/Accountabilities: 

• Generate, keep record of and track all foreign payments and related acquittals.
• Processing of all monthly journals.
• Production of monthly treasury report and bank reconciliations.
• Assist in producing all budgets and forecasts.
• Perform daily interest computations on investments and borrowings and resolve any difference with the respective institution.
• Daily, monthly borrowing reports and records
• Maintenance of all correspondence with bankers.
• To maintain proper books of accounts in compliance with IFRS and the Companies Acts.
• Manage and plan financial resources and assets effectively and efficiently,
• Participate in strategic management policy development and implementation of the financial strategy,
• Ensure monthly financial information is prepared and presented for decision making,
• Participate in the preparation and adherence to budgets,
• Assist with identification of high- risk areas in the business and ensure compliance,
• Provide financial control and promote efficient use of resources,
• Assist in identifying funding gaps and proposing ways of addressing them,
• Direct, lead, manage and motivate the staff ensuring that they have clear work plans and objectives and receive regular supervisions and reviews,
• Organize and chair monthly review meetings and agree action plans,
• Ensure adherence to health and safety at all times,
• Any other employee services as may be assigned.

Skills and Competencies:

• Excellent ICT skills,
• Analytical thinking & results focus,
• Performance & Productivity Management,
• Concern for order and quality,
• Excellent supervisory skills,
• Knowledge of ERP systems,
• Excellent presentation & technical skills,
• Negotiation skills,
• Conceptual thinking,
• Strong business knowledge
• Strong communication skills
• Organized and able to work independently.
• Able to work under pressure

Computer proficiency:

Excellent computer skills, particularly Microsoft Excel, Power Point and experience with Sage Evolution

Experience:  

• Minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience in an FMCG Account environment and should have a proven track record of implementing strong internal controls.

Qualifications:

• Accounting degree or any related financial qualification.
• Studying towards a relevant professional qualification