Company: Terra Finance
Position: Treasury Accountant
Role Description:
The Treasury Accountant is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and completeness of treasury transactions and for performing day-to-day treasury accounting activities. This role supports timely transaction processing and reconciliation, accurate financial reporting whilst ensuring compliance with internal controls.
 
Principal Accountabilities:
Operations
• Review treasury deals processed in the Treasury Management System (TMS) on a daily basis
• Prepare, submit and follow up on treasury deals with authorized signatories to obtain required approvals and signatures
• Monitor the progress of treasury transactions from inception through final settlement
• Liaise with banks and financial institutions to ensure timely transmission and processing of treasury transactions
• Perform bank confirmation of treasury deals and settlement processes
• Monitor and reconcile bank transactions on a daily basis and prepare daily outstanding transaction reports
• Liaise with internal and external counterparties to resolve ad hoc issues
• Create, maintain and update static data in the TMS as required
• Train and supervise the Treasury Assistant in the performance of assigned duties
• Serve as custodian of physical and electronic treasury documentation and records
 
Accounting and Reporting
• Process and review daily treasury deal accounting entries in the accounting system in accordance with IFRS
• Issue deal confirmations and related accounting information to clients and counterparties
• Ensure all treasury and accounting transactions are accurately recorded and appropriately classified in the general ledger
• Perform timely reconciliations between the accounting system, TMS and bank accounts and investigate and resolve reconciling items
• Prepare monthly intercompany reconciliations and follow up with clients to confirm balances due to or from the company
• Prepare monthly management accounts in line with internal reporting deadlines and Group requirements
• Support external and internal audits by responding to audit queries and preparing supporting schedules and documentation
• Assist in the preparation of statutory financial statements in compliance with IFRS and Group reporting timelines
• Prepare and submit periodic reporting packs to Group Finance
• Support the Head of Treasury with financial analysis and forecasts
• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and estimates
• Process supplier invoices, debtor transactions and payments in line with approved procedures and internal controls
• Prepare and submit tax filings in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements and deadlines
• Liaise with tax advisors on tax matters and respond to tax-related queries from internal and external stakeholders
• Provide guidance on the application of IFRS and other relevant accounting standards and support their consistent implementation across treasury and accounting activities
 
Other tasks
• Review and assess clients’ financial performance on a quarterly basis and provide analysis and recommendations
• Ensure internal controls are implemented, maintained and are operating effectively
• Assist in documenting, maintaining and updating treasury policies and procedures
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders through clear communication and professional judgment
• Support special assignments group projects and temporary secondments as required
• Perform other related duties as assigned in line with role responsibilities
 
Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance

• Professional accounting qualification (or close progress toward qualification) such as ACCA, ACA, CPA or equivalent

• Minimum of 3–5 years’ relevant experience in treasury accounting, financial accounting, or a similar role

• Previous experience in the preparation of monthly management accounts, annual financial statements/annual report and various management information reports, will be a plus

Technical skills:

• Sound working knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting requirements

• Ability to understand the full deal life cycle from inception to confirmation, settlement and reconciliation

• Ability to work under pressure within fixed and short timeframes, especially for dealing and settlement

• Ability to interpret and analyse financial information and provide recommendations

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools

• Experience with an accounting software and/or treasury management software

• Strong understanding of internal controls, regulatory and compliance requirements

 
Behavioural skills:

• Excellent planning, time-management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

• Quality-oriented with keen attention to detail, maintaining high levels of accuracy, even under pressure

• Proactive and dynamic with a solutions-oriented mindset

• Consistently demonstrates a collaborative, respectful and positive approach

• Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively as part of a team

• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate across different functions

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both written and oral

• Consistently demonstrates high standards of integrity, professionalism and confidentiality

 
We thank you for your interest.
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