Finance | Nairobi, Kenya
Overview of Position The Treasurer reports to the Finance Director and is critical part of daily Finance functions. The Treasurer will play a vital role in improving and maintaining the financial standing of the company. The Treasurer will be responsible for reviewing cash movements, revenue recognition, managing financial risk and ensuring proper cash flow for daily operations. The treasurer should expect to work in a very fast-paced environment supporting a company that is constructing 150 academies a year with over 85,000 customers and continuously growing. The right hire for this position is driven, competitive, analytical, attentive, resourceful, organized and constantly seeking improvement. He or she pays attention to detail and is proficient at ERP systems and excel. The ideal candidate needs to have a flexible schedule and is willing to put in additional hours.
Responsibilities
- managing daily cash balances and advising on the market fluctuations;
- ensuring that a company’s cash flow is adequate to allow it to operate effectively;
- forecasting cash payments and anticipating challenges arising from limited cash flow;
- undertaking risk management activities to protect a company’s financial well-being;
- analysing the impact of financial markets on the performance of products or services;
- creating solutions to new financial challenges by applying financial or treasury knowledge;
- liaising with other departments, such as tax and accountancy, on a range of issues;
- providing advice on financial matters impacting on the company as a whole;
- taking responsibility for, and supervising the work of, more junior members of staff;
- liaising with bankers and maintaining positive working relationships;
- keeping up to date with financial and industry developments;
Qualifications and Educational Requirements `
- Bachelor’s degree with relevant professional qualification
- At least 4 years of treasury experience at a reputable organization
- Experience with international currency preferred
- Deep experience working for a Company with hyper growth and complex challenges across a broad scope of work
- Ability to operate in a dynamic environment with a very unpredictable schedule
- Degree in a business/finance related field
- Strong background in financial management systems
- Extremely proficient at excel with a basic understanding of forecasting
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