Treasury Accountant

Our client is one of Nigeria's leading private construction groups, with a rich history of delivering high-quality construction projects across the country. They are looking for a Treasury Accountant to join their team in Lagos, Nigeria. 

This role is critical to ensuring optimal cash flow, maintaining strong relationships with financial institutions, and safeguarding the financial health of the organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong accounting foundation, with at least three to five years of experience in an accounting firm, or bank, and possess excellent analytical and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities:

- Monitor and manage daily cash flows to ensure operational liquidity.

- Oversee cash disbursements and ensure timely reconciliation of accounts.

- Build and maintain strong relationships with banking and financial partners.

- Handle bank account management, including opening and closing accounts, and negotiating banking terms.

- Prepare and analyze treasury reports, including cash flow forecasts, liquidity positions, and investment summaries.

- Provide insights to management on financial trends and risks.

- Identify and mitigate financial risks related to treasury operations, such as foreign exchange and interest rate exposures.

- Ensure adherence to company policies and regulatory compliance.

- Recommend and implement improvements to treasury and cash management processes.

- Leverage technology to enhance efficiency and control in treasury operations.

- Assist in managing short-term investments to optimize returns while ensuring liquidity.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

- Minimum of three to five years of experience in an accounting firm, or bank, with exposure to treasury functions preferred.

- Strong understanding of cash management principles, financial instruments, and banking operations.

- Proficiency in accounting software and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

- Professional certification (e.g., CPA, ACCA) is a strong advantage.

- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with great attention to detail.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders.