Treasury Accountant:
The Treasury Accountant is responsible for managing an organizations cash flow banking relationships and financial transactions to ensure liquidity optimize investment opportunities and minimize financial risk. This role plays a critical part in maintaining the companys financial health and ensuring efficient capital management.
Key Responsibilities
- Cash Management
- Monitor and manage daily cash flow to ensure adequate liquidity.
- Prepare cash flow forecasts to support business planning.
- Banking and Financial Transactions
- Manage relationships with banks and financial institutions.
- Process and record bank transactions including wire transfers and ACH payments.
- Reconcile bank statements with internal records.
- Treasury Operations
- Execute and record foreign exchange transactions if applicable.
- Oversee shortterm investments and debt obligations.
- Monitor interest rates to minimize financing costs.
- Risk Management
- Identify and mitigate financial risks such as interest rate and currency exposure.
- Develop strategies for hedging foreign exchange or other market risks.
- Financial Reporting
- Prepare treasuryrelated reports for management such as cash position reports and investment summaries.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls company policies and regulatory requirements.
- Budgeting and Forecasting
- Assist in developing treasury budgets and forecasts.
- Track variances and provide insights into cash flow trends.
Required Skills
- Strong understanding of cash flow management and financial analysis.
- Proficiency in accounting software and treasury management systems (e.g. Quick Books SAP or any other ERP system).
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Knowledge of banking products investments and foreign exchange.
- Strong analytical and problemsolving abilities.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in accounting Finance or a related field (CA CPA CFA or CTP certifications are a plus).
- Familiarity with cash flow forecasting and financial modeling.