Head of Treasury at PrisDav Consulting

PrisDav Consulting was established as a consortium of experts in Management Consulting and Human Resources Development with particular focus on Recruitment & Selection, Organization Development, Organizational Training & Development, Business Process Engineering, Customer Service and Quality Issues.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Treasury

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Reports to: MD / CEO

Business Purpose / Objective

• Responsible for assessing, monitoring, planning and managing the efficient utilization of cash and financial services in a manner consistent with the objectives of the Company.

Core Working Relationships:

• Executive Director and other finance related Units (Risk, Financial Control and Accounts)

Accountabilities (Responsibilities)

• Establishing and maintaining short-term credit availability, including revolving credit agreements and commercial paper programs, to provide liquidity for the Company.
• Communicate key information to stakeholders across the group as regards marketplace needs, the competitive environment, cost management, and the provision of high quality customer-focused products and services
• Provide management oversight for the development of high quality, cost effective and integrated marketing, sales and operational improvement initiatives
• Identifies changes in the economic and business environment that may potentially warrant modifications to the group’s strategy
• Conduct economic, commercial, technical, financial reviews for implemented business initiatives
• Providing line/business managers, heads, SBU with adequate and timely information on the performance of their business units, products and customer relationships
• Develop and manage a top-notch performance management framework for the group for the purpose of process/performance improvement, assessment and benchmarking
• Monitor performance of SBUs
• Drive synergies through identifying and prompting business units to exploit cross-selling opportunities
• Direct cash management for the Company including forecasting, collection, disbursement, investment of excess funds, short term borrowing and interest rate management.
• Facilitating the Company’s relationships with commercial banks, credit rating agencies, payment service providers and lenders.
• Forecast daily cash requirements and execute daily financing decisions.
• Manage all aspects of In-house investment portfolios.
• Direct, monitor and trade investment portfolios including Working capital, High-Yield, Escrow, and other portfolios.
• Manage long-term and short-term investment strategies.
• Determine the Company’s goals and risk tolerance.
• Determine the Company’s tax position and the applicability of taxable/non-taxable instruments.
• Assess performance benchmarks and recommend changes when warranted.
• Review and recommend changes to the investment policies based on the market conditions.
• Evaluate, develop and implement cash management systems to optimize efficiencies.
• Manage relationships with financial service providers.
• Monitor bank service fees and address quality issues.
• Conduct benchmark studies of banks and their services to evaluate whether it fits Aquila’s requirements.
• Meet with cash management banks to plan cash management vs. Aquila’s needs.
• Evaluate alternative long-term borrowing strategies and make recommendations in accordance with the capital structure guidelines.
• Manage, direct, and develop Cash Management staff.
• Recommend, implement and maintain process improvements.
• Provide technical and other support for mergers and acquisitions and other projects as needed.
• Support and participate in Aquila’s Strategic Plan activities.
• Additional duties as directed by supervisor.

Educational

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting / Finance required.
• Master's Degree in Business or Finance preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of at least 8 - 10 years of progressive experience in Accounting with a strong emphasis on the Treasury function.
• At least 6 - 8 years of management experience.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of investment portfolio strategy, banking, and financial instruments.
• General knowledge of, IFRS, GAAP and SEC reporting requirements for investments and other financial instruments.
• Knowledge of treasury software expertise a plus.
• Advanced analytical, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Advanced spreadsheet and modeling skills.

Competencies:

• Must have strong analytical/quantitative skills and experience with a multi-site organization
• Excellent collaboration, verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to break down problems into meaningful parts and come to rational and well-thought out conclusions.
• Demonstrated strong project management skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Interested in process improvement.
• Willing to adapt quickly to quick changes in direction.
• Internally motivated to seek out answers, generate ideas, and develop new skills.

Remunerations

• N500, 000 - N600,000 (net) / monthly.
• Official car and driver.

Application Closing Date
29th August, 2021.