Assistant Manager, Corporate Finance & Treasury Management at MainOne

Department: Finance
Reporting Line: SM, Finance Operations
Job Type: Permanent

Responsibilities

• The Assistant Manager, Corporate Finance & Treasury Management will be responsible for defining and negotiating where applicable the appropriate capital structures for all business transactions including loans taking into consideration the business needs, corporate liquidity, risk management, accounting, and legal/policy requirements. He or she will manage the organization’s liquidity, investments and loan books.
• He or she will utilise an analytical approach and methodical thinking in managing a range of transnational and advisory work within the Finance Department.

Other responsibilities include to:

• Invest funds for optimal returns.
• Manage funds and minimize forex exposure.
• Arrange for and manage debt financing as required.
• Ensure IFRS compliance in accounting processes and transactions.
• Assist the GM, Finance in financial management and reporting activities.
• Contribute to the strategic planning and development of the organisation.
• Advise management on the liquidity aspects of its short and long-term planning.
• Ensure the policies are reviewed as necessary and adhered to by team members.
• Negotiate bank charges and fees to obtain lowest transaction costs for the enterprise.
• Maintain banking relationships and work with bankers to ensure minimal charges on bank accounts.
• Supervise the input and handling of financial data and reports for the company's automated financial system
• Advise on exchange and interest rates risks, mitigating hedge products where this may be beneficial to the group.
• Maintain a system of policies and procedures that impose an adequate level of control over treasury activities across all business entities.
• Interface with the necessary regulatory bodies and other external stakeholders including the Inland and Internal Revenue Agencies, External Auditors, banks, fund managers etc.
• Forecast cash flow positions, related borrowing needs, funds available for investment and ensure all obligations are met as and when due by maintaining adequate funding of the cash position and effective treasury management.

Qualifications, Skills & Competencies
Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in any numerate course.
• CFA, MBA and any other professional certification such as ICAN/ACA/ACCA would be an added advantage.
• Six (6) to eight (8) years of relevant experience in Banking Operations, Treasury Management and/or Corporate and Investment Banking with at least two (2) years’ experience in a supervisory role.

Competencies required:

• Research Skills
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Strong Leadership Skills
• Strong Quantitative Skills
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Impeccable Attention to Detail
• Time and Priority Management Skills.
• Superior Analytical and Problem Solving Skills
• Exceptional Interpersonal and Communication Skills
• High level of integrity and professionalism, especially in dealing with confidential information

Demand on the Job

• Knowledge of Federal and State financial regulations.
• Able and willing to work long hours and meet tight deadlines.
• Have regular updates on financial management issues and cash management strategies.
• Able to research, analyse and interpret complex information and produce clear verbal and written reports.
• Able to communicate effectively in person, in writing and over the telephone with individuals and at C-level with a wide variety of organisations and audiences.