Junior Treasury Accountant at Met T&S

Job summary/Role description

• The Junior Treasury Accountant is responsible for performing basic treasury activities in compliance with the Group Treasury Policy, Fraud Prevention policy, and other treasury procedures. This role involves executing accounting postings related to bank movements, supporting senior colleagues in various tasks, and ensuring accurate financial records.

Duties and responsibilities

• Execute accounting postings related to bank movements of commercial payments and collections.
• Support senior colleagues in the execution of accounting postings relating to quarterly accrued interests of bank accounts, deposits, and loans.
• Check the bank accounting confirmations of the transactions for further sharing with the Responsible.
• Perform monthly reconciliation of the intercompany and bank accounts.
• Enter bank transactions data at the Treasury ERP and, with respect to complex movements, seek previous approval from the Responsible.
• Daily check of the bank balances with the support of the Treasury ERP and remote banking systems.
• Prepare documents related to bank fund transfers, payments, and receipts for further sharing with the Responsible.
• Prepare documents related to the opening and closing of bank accounts.
• Check and submit duly authorized payment instructions to the banks.
• Perform treasury activities in compliance with the Group Treasury Policy, Fraud Prevention policy, and other treasury procedures.
• Support the operations of intercompany loans and intercompany financial agreements.
• Support Internal Audit activities relating to treasury tasks with prior sharing with the Responsible.
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Knowledge & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or a related field
• A professional qualification would be an added advantage

Experience

• 2-5 Years of experience in accounting
• Prior experience in financial institution or finance related role is advantageous
• Previous experience in big 4 is preferable.
• Previous experience in Construction is preferable.
• In-depth knowledge of accounting standards, financial reporting & tax regulations.
• Good proficiency in Italian language is advantageous.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Knowledge of ERP systems, particularly SAP, is preferable.

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills
• Multitasking,
• Proactive attitude
• Good team player
• Problem solving skills
• Attention to details,
• Effective time management.

Special Requirements and Comments

• The candidates should have the legal right to Work in Nigeria