Treasury Officer

About this role

A Treasury Officer is needed to support cash management, liquidity, and treasury operations for the organisation. The role involves processing treasury transactions, preparing cash flow forecasts, reconciling bank and investment accounts, and maintaining treasury records in line with policies and controls. The position sits in the Finance department in Lagos and reports to the Lead, Treasury and Corporate Finance. It focuses on treasury reporting, banking relationships, liquidity management, and day-to-day treasury administration. The employer provides treasury services to its clients and seeks someone to help manage cash, payments, and funding while ensuring proper controls and auditing readiness.

What you would do

• Coordinate payment runs including vendor payments, payroll, taxes, direct debits, petty cash, and staff advances.
• Prepare and maintain treasury records and supporting documentation for audits and reporting.
• Monitor foreign exchange exposures and interest rate risks and assist with risk mitigation.
• Maintain real-time visibility of cash balances and ensure adequate funding for operations and initiatives.
• Manage petty cash in line with policies and controls.
• Initiate and monitor approved payments per mandates and treasury procedures.
• Ensure compliance with treasury policies, controls, regulatory requirements, and accounting standards.
• Support internal and external audits with schedules, reconciliations, and information as needed.
• Reconcile bank, investment, and treasury accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare treasury reports on cash positions, liquidity, funding needs, and performance.

What they are asking for

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics or related field.
• Relevant professional certifications (e.g., ACA, ACCA) or membership in a professional body.

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