Senior Treasury Officer at Baobabplus

Job Summary

• Working under the Treasury Manager and is responsible for the overall management of the Treasury Operations function, its internal controls and Treasury Reporting.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Preparation of Treasury Journals for posting before 20th of the month and 1st for EOM key activities.
• Preparation of daily liquidity report for submission to the ALCO Members.
• Preparation of Monthly ALCO Report, organization, and coordination of the ALCO meeting.
• Preparation of monthly Cash Flow Projection and Stress testing Report.
• Management of the Deposit Concentration Risk and Report.
• Effective management of the FX risk and minimizing FX loss to the Bank.
• Implementation of the Contingency Policy for Liquidity Crisis Management.
• Ensure compliance with the lender’s loan covenants.
• Monitoring and always meeting all regulatory compliance ratios, reporting and mitigating any deviations.
• Preparation of Monthly Guarantee Report for the Group – 3rd of every month.
• Preparation of Monthly Liquidity Report for the Group - 7th of every month.
• Ensure Safe balance report and Portfolio yield report is out by the 2nd working day of the new month.
• Monthly proof of all Treasury Assets and Liabilities General Ledgers.
• Ensure that all the Audit reports of the Treasury Unit are rated at the minimum of Orange by the Internal Audit Unit with minimum audit exceptions.
• Ensure all Audit recommendations are treated within one (1) month of submission of the Audit Report and no repeat audit exception reported against your unit.

Qualification

• The ideal person must possess a minimum qualification of a good First Degree and a postgraduate qualification (MBA, MSc).
• He must possess a relevant professional certification of ACA, ACCA.
• He must possess a minimum of five (5) years of post-qualification experience Treasury Operations and Functions of a National Microfinance Bank or a Commercial Bank.
• Must have experience in coordinating external audit of the Treasury activities with one of the top 4 audit firms (PwC, KPMG, Deloitte, EY).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to promptly identify and address project risks and issues.

Required Skills:

• Leadership Abilities: Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire team members to achieve project objectives.
• Analytical Thinking: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and address issues proactively.
• Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and quality in all project deliverables.
• Negotiation Skills: Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills, able to resolve disputes and drive consensus among stakeholders.

Technical Competence
He must be trained and proficient in the use of all basic and several advanced Microsoft Office applications, Banking and Accounting software including:

• Microsoft Advance Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access.
• Globus Temenos T24 Banking Application.
• Sage Pastel and Sage X3 Accounting Package.
• Financial analysis and modeling tools.
• In-depth knowledge of IFRS and FRCN Rules.