Treasury Accountant Job at Bourbon Interoil

As an international leader in marine services, BOURBON offers to the most demanding oil & gas clients worldwide a full line of innovative, safe, high performance and new generation vessels and an expanded offer of offshore oil & gas services delivered by 11 000 experienced and competent 
employees across 45 countries. By joining BOURBON you will be “Under the flag of excellence”. 


Job Title: Treasury Accountant (Based in Lagos) 

Mission 
To assess, monitor, plan and manage the efficient utilization of cash and financial services in a manner consistent with the objectives of the Company. 
Duties & Responsibilities   

• Understand, manage, and supervise all aspects of Bank & Cash Reconciliation for all Locations,
• Prepares monthly GL entries and account reconciliations for petty cash, banks, cash advances and Staff Loans
• Monitor and Evaluate bank service fees on a monthly basis and address quality issues
• Manage all aspects of short-Investment portfolios
• Assist in the management of Banking relationship
• Daily Cash status for management
• Assess risk/return tradeoffs in guidelines.
• Understand and manage appropriate accounting procedures and processes.
• Recommend, implement and maintain process improvements.
• Manage disbursement of Petty Cash Expenses for Lagos Office
• Perform other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit, including special projects.
• Maintains reports, records, and files for all treasury activities.     

Line reporting and functional linkage 

• Report to the Head of General Accounting with a functional relationship with internal Finance sub team/departments.

Key skills & Behavior 

• Knowledge of investment portfolio strategy, banking, and financial instruments.
• General knowledge of GAAP and IFRS reporting requirements
• Advanced analytical, organization, and interpersonal 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.
• Demonstrated strong project management skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Interested in process improvement.
• Willing to adapt quickly to quick changes in direction.
• Ability to pick up tasks quickly with on-the-job training experience preferred.
• Previous experience in purchasing FX currency on the spot market, understanding of foreign currency markets and pricing.
• Familiarity with basic finance and accounting, including GL accounting systems, allocation methodology, purchase orders, and budgeting.
• Ability to handle diverse tasks and changing priorities.
• Ability to work independently and identify and execute improvements in the treasury area. Previous project experience with payment automation is a plus.
• Maintain a neat work area, professional appearance and personal conduct at all times.

Experience 

• Must have at least 5 years prior treasury and cash management experience; management experience preferred
• Extensive experience in preparing cash and bank reconciliation.
• Experience in building complex financial models to evaluate various financial plans.

Languages 
Fluent in English, Ability to communicate in French Language will be considered an asset. 
Computer knowledge 

• Advanced spreadsheet and modeling skills.
• Good Knowledge ERP. Oracle ERP will be an added advantage.

Education 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance from a reputable university.
• ACA/ACCA Certification is strongly preferred.

Contract Permanent


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