Treasury Accountant

Summary
The Treasury Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring the financial stability and operational efficiency of Telecel Ghana by leading all aspects of treasury operations. This includes managing liquidity, optimizing cash flow, mitigating financial risks, and maintaining compliance with regulatory and internal standards. The ideal candidate will drive strategic cash management initiatives, strengthen relationships with banking and financial institutions, and lead a high-performing team to deliver accurate, timely reporting and continuous process improvements. By aligning treasury activities with broader business objectives, this role ensures robust financial control and supports sustainable growth across the organization.
Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive cash management strategies across all business units, including store collections, cash pooling, mobilization, and delivery processes.
  
• Establish and enforce counterparty risk limits in collaboration with banking partners to safeguard organizational assets.
  
• Oversee daily bank reconciliations and ensure accurate transmission of MT940 reports into Oracle, maintaining data integrity.
  
• Lead cash and sales reconciliations, ensuring prompt identification and resolution of discrepancies.
  
• Prepare daily cash position reports, forecasts, and trend analyses to inform strategic decision-making at management level.
  
• Monitor maturing financial covenants and ensure timely preparation for compliance and fulfillment.
  
• Manage key relationships with banks, financial institutions, investors, and internal stakeholders to support business needs.
  
• Identify and assess financial risks related to liquidity, interest rates, and currency fluctuations; develop and implement effective mitigation strategies.
  
• Ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements, accounting standards, and internal financial policies.
  
• Drive continuous improvement in treasury operations through automation, process optimization, and policy enhancement.
  
• Conduct surprise cash counts across all outlets to verify controls and uphold financial integrity.
  
• Coach, mentor, and lead the treasury operations team to achieve performance excellence and compliance standards.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a closely related field.
  

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in treasury or cash management, with a proven track record in telecommunications or financial services.
  
• Demonstrated expertise in global treasury operations and cash reporting systems.
  
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and leadership capabilities.
  
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  
• Solid understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and audit requirements.
  

Nice-to-Have

• Professional certification such as CFA, ACCA, CIMA, CTP, or CCTP.
  
• MBA or advanced degree in Finance or Business.
  
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems, particularly Oracle.
  
• Familiarity with emerging treasury technologies and digital transformation tools.
  
• Established professional network within the treasury and finance community.
  

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