Head of Treasury at PricewaterhouseCooper (PwC)

PricewaterhouseCooper (PwC) - Our client is an indigenous business conglomerate comprising three major companies. Her business offerings include; Real estate; Car sales, Servicing and leasing; Household and Industrial Air conditioner (sales and maintainers).

They are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Treasury

Reference Number: 130-PEO00992
Location: Lagos
Department: People & Change Nigeria
Job type: Permanent

Roles & Responsibilities
Cash and Liquidity Management:

• Analyse funding needs to ensure that adequate funds are available to meet daily operational expenses and emergencies.
• Manage liquidity and ensure that yields on financial assets are maximized.
• Facilitate and maintain relevant relationships with financial service providers such as banks, payment service providers, lenders and investors.
• Forecast cash payments and withdrawals and anticipate challenges arising from cash concentration or limited cash flow.
• Review bank statements daily to ascertain correctness of charges, commissions and posted transactions.
• Oversee the management and coordination of all fiscal reporting activities.
• Follow up with banks to resolve any issues experienced in accessing banking facilities or executing banking transactions.
• Oversee the preparation of regular cash flow forecasts while managing the revolving credit facilities.
• Ensure all debt & covenant reporting requirements are met and manage all documentation required to refinance the various elements of the debt structure.
• Monitor and report on cash surpluses and deficits and engage executive management for effective decision making
• Manage and maintain proper controls over treasury account, bank accounts, banking processes and other treasury systems to allow easy disbursement, reconciliation and replenishment.

Investment:

• Drive the proactive tracking of portfolio returns and recommend optimal investment policies that capture the best interest rates while managing risk.
• Advise Executive Management on investment strategies that will ensure high returns on investment and optimal liquidity for operations.
• Provide inputs into defining the business’ investment risk appetite
• Review the status of all foreign exchange deals and Investment Funds.
• Coordinate the review, analysis and reporting of the institution’s investment portfolio, yield and instruments

Risk and Control:

• Advises Top management on risk related issues that can impact the strategic direction of the business.
• Use hedging to mitigate financial risks related to the interest rates on the company’s borrowings, as well as on its foreign exchange positions.
• Oversee bank account management and payments transactions to ensure compliance with the appropriate procedures and approval authority.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Provide the Group CFO with an operating budget.
• Work with management to ensure success through cost analysis support and compliance with all requirements
• Work with the Group CFO to develop and document the appropriate investment policies, objectives, asset allocation guidelines and appropriate investment strategies.
• Review all investment proposals with the Group CEO
• Advise management and provides input on the funding, debt and cash-flow implications of the corporate strategy, goals, plans and projects
• Assisting in the development and negotiation of contracts

People Management:

• Provide strong leadership and ensure clear strategic objectives are in place.
• Manage the day to day performance, learning and development of the team, including one - on - one feedback sessions and conducting performance appraisals
• Support the implementation and facilitation of relevant workshops and training courses
• Promote a strong team culture

Requirements

• A first degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or any related discipline from a reputable institution
• Relevant professional certifications e.g. Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Association of Certified and Chartered Accountants (ACCA) or its equivalent is required.
• MBA or a Masters’ in related discipline is an added advantage.

Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years cognate work experience; three (3) of which must have been in a Management position of a large corporation interfacing with the senior management team and Financial partners.
• Good knowledge of the Financial Services Industry
• Three (3) years work experience in a similar role or in the Treasury department of a Financial Institution
• Sound knowledge of GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles), IFRS and financial analysis.

Application Closing Date
1st February, 2019

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online