SME, Treasury, Treasury Accounting

Process specific responsibilities

We are looking for a starting up a Treasury. The main task is to perform & monitor the end to end General Ledger task throughout the month (including Book Closure/ Month Close) by meeting the service level standards agreed as per SOW.

Position Overview:

The Treasury Analyst is responsible for managing the companys cash, liquidity, investments, and financial risk. This role plays a key part in ensuring the company maintains adequate liquidity to meet its operational and financial obligations while optimizing the companys cash flow and minimizing financial risk. The Treasury professional will work closely with senior management, finance teams, and external financial institutions to make strategic decisions related to capital management, cash forecasting, and financial transactions.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Cash Management & Liquidity:

2. Monitor daily cash balances and ensure liquidity is sufficient to meet operational needs.

3. Forecast short-term and long-term cash flows to ensure optimal cash availability for working capital requirements.
4. Manage daily cash positioning across multiple bank accounts, ensuring proper cash distribution and minimizing idle cash.

5. Optimize cash utilization and recommend strategies for cash concentration and disbursement.

6. Banking & Treasury Operations:

7. Manage banking relationships, including the negotiation of fees, terms, and services provided.

8. Oversee the opening, closing, and maintenance of company bank accounts.
9. Coordinate payments, wires, ACH transactions, and other financial transactions in compliance with company policies.

10. Review and approve cash management and payment instructions.

11. Debt & Financing:

12. Manage the company's debt portfolio, including loans, lines of credit, and lease obligations.

13. Prepare and analyze debt covenant compliance reports, ensuring the company remains in good standing with lenders.
14. Support financing activities, including debt issuance, refinancing, and credit facility management.

15. Assist in evaluating and implementing optimal financing strategies for working capital and capital expenditures.

16. Investments & Cash Optimization:

17. Manage short-term investments to maximize returns while minimizing risk, in accordance with company policies.

18. Evaluate and implement investment strategies for idle cash, ensuring compliance with investment guidelines.
19. Monitor market conditions and interest rate fluctuations to optimize the company's investment portfolio.

20. Ensure adequate cash reserves for unforeseen events and capital expenditures.

21. Foreign Exchange & Risk Management:

22. Monitor and manage foreign exchange (FX) exposure related to international operations and transactions.

23. Develop and implement strategies to hedge FX risk, interest rate risk, and commodity risk.
24. Analyze and report on financial risks related to changes in market conditions (e.g., interest rates, currency exchange rates).

25. Collaborate with senior management to assess financial risk exposure and recommend mitigation strategies.

26. Treasury Reporting & Analysis:

27. Prepare cash flow forecasts, liquidity reports, and other treasury-related financial reports for senior management.

28. Analyze trends in cash management, working capital, and debt positions to provide insights into financial health.

29. Provide analysis and reports on short-term and long-term funding requirements, capital structure, and liquidity.

30. Compliance & Controls:

31. Ensure treasury operations comply with internal controls, company policies, and regulatory requirements.

32. Support audit processes by providing documentation related to treasury transactions, cash management, and debt management.
33. Assist in the development and implementation of treasury policies and procedures to improve efficiency and control.

Requirements

• Masters in Commerce / Bachelor in Commerce.
• 8 to 10 years of experience in Treasury processes.
• Strong interpersonal & Presentation skills.
• Strong communication skills required in both written & oral communication in English.
• Proficiency in MS office skills particularly in excel, PowerPoint.
• Proficiency in ERP / applications – SAP, Oracle and applications like Blackline
• Innovative and analysis skills are required to deal with complex data, identify discrepancies and suggest for cost saving opportunities.
• Flexibility to work in various shifts & working hours