Job Description
Position Summary
- Nestlé Nigeria is currently looking to fill the role of Treasury Officer, who will be responsible for supporting the Treasury department in ensuring that banking operations & reports relating to the trade, staff, NBS & Nestle Treasury Centre are promptly and effectively achieved within agreed timelines and in compliance with local financial regulations and standards.
Responsibilities
Bank Charges and NFC:
- Perform daily check on bank charges and net finance cost, create visibility on evolution, identify opportunities for optimization and take necessary actions.
- Track the lifecycle of all Letters of credit, identify opportunities for financing cost optimization and control.
- Prepare the Import Finance Facility Report to give visibility on trade loan exposure and limit by bank.
Banking Relationship with Respect to Facility:
- Manage bank facilities in line with business needs and at the least cost possible.
- Benchmark the total business of Nestlé Nigeria across the banks and trigger constructive engagement to reduce cost
- Supervise all kinds of bank guarantees
Balance Sheet - Integrity:
- Enhance Balance Sheet integrity by ensuring no aged items in Bank Reconciliation
- Perform reconciliation of forward contracts with GL, and trigger relevant actions
Cash Management:
- Support cash management by maintaining accurate and timely Daily Cash Forecast to meet business needs
- Provide 3 months rolling cash forecast for working capital management.
- Manage petty cash replenishment, disbursement, reconciliation and report.
PEC for Treasury and Reporting:
- Review Treasury Report to ensure alignment with banks' report and SAP
- Maintain an activity calendar for Period End Closing and lead the process
- Prepare material allocation for exchange difference arising from FX purchase
Requirements
Educational Qualifications:
- Candidates should possess a B.Sc. / HND in Accounting or Banking and Finance.
- Professional Certification i.e. ACA, ACCA or CIMA is mandatory.
Behavioural Competencies:
- Assertiveness in communication: Ability to articulate the value added by finance and their specific role within the organization
- Interpersonal relationship skills: Proven ability to build strong relationships across different teams and departments
Professional Experience:
- Minimum 5 years’ post NYSC experience in Treasury Operations.
- Preferred banking experience: Sales of treasury products such as fixed deposits, bonds, foreign exchange, and trade operations
- Treasury accounting: Proficiency in preparing cash flow statements, liquidity management, and managing facility agreements with banks
- Experience in other roles within or outside the finance function, such as supply chain management (SCM) or sales, would be advantageous
- Previous achievement: Demonstrated track record of successful projects and proactive identification of opportunities