Treasury Accountant - GBfoods Africa

“Enjoying together around good food” defines the essence of GBfoods, the group that brings together the multi-local reality and the entrepreneurial and innovative spirit that has accompanied the various companies and local brands that shape it since its creation 80 years ago.

Today, with a turnover of around 1 billion euros and a team of 2400 employees, GBfoods is present in Spain, Italy, Netherlands, Russia, CIS Republics, in 30 countries in Africa and the Middle East through prestigious brands as Gallina Blanca, Star, Jumbo, Grand’Italia and Gino.

Role & Responsibilities:

We are looking for a Treasurer for our Shared Business Services who will be responsible for monitoring, planning and managing the utilization of cash and financial services in the most efficient way consistent with the company’s policies and strategy.

Essential Functions:

• Management of banking map and banking pool
• Financial facilities management (M&A, Capex and Working capital)
• Cash-management; daily position and forecast

• Payment management
• Online banking management
• Financial cost management and reporting
• Reconciliation of all the bank accounts on monthly basis
• Correct booking of all transactions on the bank statements (accuracy and completeness)
• Investigate and adjust all outstanding items are investigated and duly adjusted
• Effect cheque deposit on the bank accounts
• Perform cash withdrawal for the petty cash replenishment
• In collaboration with Corporate team, ensure workable relationship with local banks
• Undertake follow-up on all payments executed

What can you expect from us?

Being part of a multinational company that prides itself with leading brands recognized in their respective countries by consumers and the entire industry.

What do we expect from you?

We expect someone who shares in our values, motivated and willing to grow.

Requirements

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance.
• MBA desired.
• Extensive experience in preparing cash forecasts and cash flow analyses.
• Experience in building complex financial models to evaluate various financial plans.
• Knowledge of investment portfolio strategy, banking, and financial instruments.
• General knowledge of GAAP and SEC reporting requirements for investments and other financial instruments.
• Knowledge of treasury software expertise a plus.
• Advanced analytical, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Advanced spreadsheet and modeling skills.

Required Skills, Knowledge & Competencies:

• Knowledge of investment portfolio strategy, banking, and financial instruments.
• Knowledge of treasury software expertise a plus.
• Advanced analytical, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Advanced spreadsheet and modeling skills.
• Excellent collaboration, verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to break down problems into meaningful parts and come to rational and well-thought out conclusions.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Interested in process improvement.
• Willing to adapt quickly to quick changes in direction.
• Internally motivated to seek out answers, generate ideas, and develop new skills.