Call for application: Senior treasury analyst

• Help the business to have a good outlook of future cash flows in & out in order to support the investment strategy.
• Enable the business to achieve financial objectives in terms of Working capital management.
• Reporting of treasury position of the GCSA

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Qualified Accountant, CA, ACCA or other equivalent
• 4-6 years of finance experience including managerial experience with proven integrity.
• In depth knowledge of GCSA financial and operational procedures.
• Has high solid understanding of accounting and analytical tools and techniques.
• Analytical interpretative and decision making skills
• Sound IT knowledge in use of Excel
• Knowledge of partner’s operations and financial subject area
• In-depth understanding the role the distributor and retailer plays in supply chain and the dynamics of the chain

ACCOUNTABILITIES

Cash forecast/management:

• Prepare short- and long-term cash flow forecast including periodic variance.
• Preparing cash forecasting/variance analysis.
• Income/expense interest forecasting.
• Supervise payment forecast received from DBS team and ensure the funds are available.
• Prepare cash flow forecasts and provide Periodic variance analysis. (KPI-Accuracy)
• Follow up of working capital Committee’s actions for achievement of working Capital target.
• Analysis of balance sheet items with special emphasis on Working capital
• Conduct health check on bank, distributors and suppliers.
• Ensure optimisation of capital structure and make appropriate recommendation.
• Support Treasurer on adequately finance the business; deliver the most efficient business financing option at the best cost: leasing, debt equity, optimize liquidity, cash flow and working capital, investment of surplus cash; Invest surplus cash in stable banks and minimize credit / default risks; Invest funds in amounts, diversities, maturities, currency portfolio’s that improve returns while at the same time minimises risks.

Treasury control and reporting:

• Provide in – depth analysis to enable management make informed decision on efficient allocation of financial resources toward achieving business objectives.
• Maintain and update sound treasury policies and procedures.
• Ensure quality and timely treasury reporting (Balance of Payment with BEAC).
• Follow up of balancing items from Bank Reconciliations (SAP).
• Follow-up clearing items (SAP).
• Maintenance of internal control documentation in line with CARM requirement.
• Ensure compliance with statutory/regulatory requirements.
• Ensure that GCSA aligns with all exchange control and taxation regulations.
• Global Insurance management:
• Annual assessment of business assets under global programme.
• Ensure compliance to global damage and public liability programme to minimize business exposure.
• Be the contact point for claims regarding global insurance programmes.

FX dealing:

• FOREX Risk Management
• Provide periodic economic trend analysis (GDP FX, Inflation etc.)
• Evaluate and advise on foreign exchange strategy and help decide on most suitable risk management product.
• Regular review of all foreign exchange redefined transactions and contracts with an objective of minimizing exposure.
• Give constant advice on likely Foreign exchange movements, and likely effects to GCSA.