Treasury Officer - Commodity Trading - Geneva

Geneva Permanent View Job Description
This position requires to take care of Treasury and FX, more specifically dealing with some African currencies and therefore relevant banks and brokers. This is a technical role where the successful candidate will hold a key position withing the Finance/Trade Finance team.

added 27/01/2025

  • You have 3-5 years of exp in a financial institution with activities in Africa
  • You are familiar with African banks and currencies

About Our Client

This is a full time permanent position, in a trading company based in Geneva.

Job Description

Treasury

  • Manage cash flow, monitor banking activities and ensure that financial resources are utilised efficiently
  • Ensure compliance with all financial laws, regulations and reporting requirements
  • Support the management team for the Board reporting
  • Prepare regular treasury reports
  • Ensure that funds are invested in a way that maximises returns while minimising risk
  • Supervise the management of the organisation's bank accounts, debt obligations and free cash

FX

  • Manage the relationship with African banks
  • Develop a network of brokers active with African currencies
  • Optimise the resources in African currencies
  • Keep the records of all the FX transactions and their appropriate booking in the system
  • Deal structuring in local currency (financing lines with local banks payable in local currency, financing of product purchase in local currency...)
  • Cooperation with the BD team to help developing local business through FX
  • Monitor FX P&L

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field. Master's degree or CPA preferred.
  • 3-5 years of experience in a financial institution active in Africa
  • Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, budgeting, and financial regulations
  • Ability to analyse and interpret financial data and generate reports for various stakeholders
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure
  • Fluent in French and in English



What's on Offer

This is a permanent, full time position, where the successful candidate will able to thrive within a great team and company.

Contact
Alexia Giansily
Quote job ref
JN-012025-6636536

Job summary

Job Function
Commodity Trading
Specialisation
Trade finance Operations specialist
Industry
Energy & Natural Resources
Location
Geneva
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Alexia Giansily
Job Reference
JN-012025-6636536

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