Job Description
- Compare daily the bank balances from Themis and the Cash Analysis Excel file to ensure correctness and follow up of any discrepancies.
- Plan and prepare payment proposals in SAP (transaction F110) with respective bank accounts and follow up on bank approvals.
- Schedule all interbank transfers and negotiate FX deals from USD to UGX and TZS with local banks in Uganda and Tanzania, and from USD to EUR in Quantum.
- Ensure timely settlement of payments of particular importance, such as salary, tax PAPs and cash calls and provide proof of payment.
- Update the Cash Analysis Excel file every time payments are booked and for any inflows.
- Ensure that all paid invoices are filed in a secure manner.
- Avoid daily either negative or excess balance all bank accounts and ensure Bank accounts remain active.
- Prepare the monthly payment calendar and share it with all employees.
- Post all interbank transfers, bank commissions, Petty cash replenishments, Cash received, Cashed checks in SAP.
- Manage the day to day Treasury transactions including forecasts and reconciliations.
- Manage Bank relationships as a point of contact while promptly resolving any issue related to accounts including KYC requirements.
- Liaise with the THEMIS team and follow up any technical incidents arising, and tests required.
- Prepare monthly payment forecast to ascertain the amount to be cash called to JV Partners and initiate documentation for Loan drawdown from HQ.
- Ensure Treasury work processes and procedures are up to date.
- Prepare the monthly Treasury forecast and reconcile it with the actual end of month balance.
- Prepare SOX controls related to Treasury (TRE_04, _09; OBO_02;).
- Follow and update the bank signatories as and when required.
- Open and close bank accounts and ensure bank reconciliations are completed monthly.
- Liaise with the banks for providing accesses to signatories and other Bank users and offer training.
- Supervise Petty cash activities and ensure safe keeping of Cash.
- Ensure safe custody of Treasury documentation including Bank guarantees.
- Provide support documentation for the various Audits.
Candidate profile
- Bachelor in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration
- Knowledge of ERP systems e.g. SAP
- Minimum 5 years experience within an Accounting Department
- Organisational, team spirit, work under pressure, planning, interpersonal skills
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Power Point and Word
