Treasury Accountant at Lekki Freeport Terminal

Position Summary

• This position will report to the Head of Accounts and will be a crucial player in the month-end close, and monitoring cash flows.

Major Accountabilities

• Ensure the efficient management of the company’s bank accounts.
• Ensure proper accounting leading to improvement in bookkeeping in line with Local & Group Policies and Procedures.
• Ensure the company’s banking operations; seeing to it that all funds are appropriately banked ensuring efficiency and returns.
• Ensure conformity of company’s bank account with IFRS.
• Check and verify cash transactions; investigate and propose possible resolution for discrepancies.
• Take care of the cash management system of the company and its payment mechanism.
• Responsible for following up on financial proceedings, and ensuring tasks are completed on schedule.
• Ensure the accounting system is up to date with all transactions.
• Reconcile all bank accounts.

Critical Success Factors:

• Achieve and maintain all finance and terminal KPIs.
• Project milestones related to Finance are achieved and have no delays.

Skills and Abilities Required in Position:

• Requires sufficient understanding of various accounting concepts to review and interpret accounting data.
• Must have relevant experience with using MS Office and ERP systems.
• Basic knowledge of the shipping industry and port business.
• Good communication skills with the ability to communicate across the organization.
• Capable of handling multiple tasks.
• Ability to work under pressure with constant change of priorities.
• Ability to work with a team and make good decisions with minimal supervision.

Educational Qualification :

• B.Sc Degree in Accounting or a similar field.

Experience :

• Minimum of 3 years Treasury Accounting experience.