Treasury Specialist at Green Africa Airways Limited

Green Africa Airways Limited is a value airline based in Lagos, Nigeria. We are a new carrier that offers safe, reliable and affordable air travel to a much broader group of customers. This positions us as a significant contributor to the economic development of Nigeria and the African continent.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Treasury Specialist

Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Job Function: Finance
Employment Type: Full Time
Workplace Type: Onsite

Job Role

• The treasury specialist will be primarily responsible for the treasury functions of the company.
• The ideal candidate will have the responsibility for accurate recording, tracking, and positing of transactions, vendor, and account payable management.

Essential Responsibilities

• Cash Management: Monitor and manage the company's cash position, including cash flow forecasting, optimizing cash utilization, and ensuring sufficient liquidity to meet operational needs.
• Funding and Capital Structure: Assist in developing and implementing funding strategies to support the airline's capital requirements. Ensure compliance with debt covenants and monitor capital structure metrics.
• Risk Management: Identify and manage financial risks faced by the airline, such as foreign exchange risk, interest rate risk, commodity price risk, and credit risk. Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies, including hedging programs and insurance coverage.
• Investment Management: Oversee the airline's investment portfolio, maximizing returns while ensuring compliance with investment policies and regulatory requirements. Evaluate investment opportunities, monitor market conditions, and make recommendations for investment decisions.
• Financial Reporting and Analysis: Prepare financial reports including cash flow statements, liquidity reports, and debt-related disclosures. Analyze financial data, identify trends, and provide insights to support decision-making.
• Compliance and Regulations: Stay updated on relevant financial regulations, accounting standards. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal controls.
• Treasury Systems and Processes: Utilize treasury management systems and other financial tools to streamline treasury operations, improve efficiency, and enhance controls.
• Relationship Management: Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external stakeholders, including banks, rating agencies, and investors.

Commitment to Excellence: 

• Our commitment to cultivating a world-class brand with exceptional customer service and superior safety standards relies on every new talent joining Green Africa Airways to identify and co-opt Green Africa Airways Safety Management System (SMS), Safety Policy, Security Policy, and People and Culture standards. 

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience.
• Knowledge of local accounting regulations & IFRS.
• Managed banks, Local & FOREX payments; Maintains working-level relations with Banks.
• Must be computer literate and technology savvy.
• Must be a good communicator.
• A high level of analytical and numerical skills is required.
• Strong negotiating and relationship management skills are essential.
• Excellent time management, planning, and organizational skills.

Must have skills:

• Knowledge of Accounting Regulations
• Managed payment (Local & Foreign)
• Data Analytic skills

Good to have skills:

• Interpersonal relationship
• Time Management

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.