Wananchi Group (K) Ltd
Career Opportunity: Treasury Accountant
Department: Finance & Procurement
Location: Nairobi
Employment Status / Type: Full-time
Position Reporting to: Head of Treasury & Tax
Manages Others: No
Job Purpose / Summary: Oversee Treasury Functions of the Group
Key Roles:
- Weekly bank reconciliations with weekly collections and payments report.
- Monthly cash forecast
- Budget cash forecast
- Maintain Bank relations between the Group and all other Banks.
- Liquidity management and Monitor revenue movements.
- Monthly end month reporting, revaluation of foreign accounts and cash and cash equivalent report.
- Keeping tabs with FX trends.
- Confirmation of payments and sending of payments to other countries.
- Preparation of Daily cash position.
- Respond to audit query both internal and external auditors.
- Preparation and circulation of monthly exchange rates.
- Preparation of bank letters/forms as and when is required and ensuring that they are fully executed as per the bank mandate.
- Preparation/updating of bank mandates as and when is required.
- Analysis of bank charges and maintaining of bank documents.
- Investment of excess cash
- Follow up for collection agents to pay as per Agreement
- Maintain controls on treasury activities and processes
Key Performance Indicators:
- Preparation of monthly Bank reconciliation by WD1
- Monthly closure by WD2
- Journal postings by WD1
- Monthly revaluation of foreign bank accounts by WD1.
- Preparation and circulation of closing Foreign exchange rates report on the last day of the month.
- Preparation of cash forecast WD2.
Education, Experience and Skills
- Minimum Bachelors degree in accounting or finance. CPA(K) qualification preferred
- Above average level of computer literacy and skills;
- At least five years post-graduation working experience in a treasury position.
- Experience in preparing PowerPoint presentations is essential;
- Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent analytical skills and aptitude for problem solving, including data analysis and validation.
- Excellent time management/organizational skills.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates to submit their application including a detailed CV and day time telephone contact to recruit@ke.wananchi.com on or before 22nd June 2022.
The subject line is Treasury Accountant.
Wananchi Group is an equal opportunity employer and will offer competitive remuneration and benefits to the right candidate.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Note: Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.