Location: Headquarters, Nairobi
The Treasury Accountant will be responsible for managing the organization’s financial assets and liabilities. This role will ensure effective cash management, optimize liquidity, and manage financial risks. The Treasury Accountant will also be involved in financial planning, analysis, and reporting to support the company’s financial strategy.
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Monitor daily cash positions and manage cash flow to ensure sufficient liquidity for operations.
- Perform cash forecasting and ensure accurate and timely funding of bank accounts.
- Monitor Lotus/Petty cash usage and review related reconciliations from admin Assistants.
- Coordinate with banks and other financial institutions to manage daily cash requirements.
- Conduct regular bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
- Ensure all bank transactions are recorded accurately and timely in the accounting system.
- Processing of payments including Mpesa, ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures.
- Verify payment requests, ensuring accuracy and completeness of supporting documentation.
- Prepare and analyze treasury reports, including weekly cash flow plans.
- Provide regular updates to senior management on cash positions and treasury activities.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation for all treasury-related activities.
- Work closely with other departments to support financial planning and decision-making.
- Liaise with auditors and provide necessary supporting documentation for audits.
- Effective and efficient overall planning, administration, coordination, and evaluation of all functions of the SACCO
- Ensure correctness of books of accounts, receipts, and disbursements are well maintained.
- Ensure safe custody of all funds, documents, and property belonging to the SACCO and ensure their safekeeping.
- Maintain revaluation accounts and explain Forex Movements month on month
- Manage FX by proactively sharing information, forecasts and strategies to manage FX Exposures.
Skills and qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Professional accounting qualification (CPA, ACCA, or equivalent) is preferred.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in treasury, finance, or accounting roles.
- Strong understanding of cash management & banking,
- Proficiency in financial software and MS Office, particularly Excel.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Desired Personality Traits:
- Ability to analyze complex financial data and provide actionable insights.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- High ethical standards and ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
- Ability to work effectively within a team and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Visibility into the world’s fastest growing aquaculture company.
- Ideal for a candidate looking to dive into a mission-oriented Organization.
- The team is committed to the candidate’s success and will provide coaching, mentorship, and unique exposure to people and experiences that come from the most successful leaders in the entrepreneurial community and the social sector.
About Victory Farms
Victory Farms (VF) was established on Lake Victoria in 2016 with both on-shore and off-shore facilities. The head office is in Nairobi, and its Farm site is in Homa Bay County, with distribution across Kenya. VF has since become one of the fastest growing companies in aquaculture globally – in its first eight months of operation, the Company became the largest aquaculture producer in Kenya. Victory Farms aims to become the leading tilapia farm in Africa over the next 5 years while maintaining the highest environmental and social standards; as the most sustainable tilapia farm in the world, adhering to global standards and best practices, and producing affordable, sustainable protein to feed millions of people across Africa. Today, it is the largest commercial aquaculture player in East Africa and operates one of largest hatcheries on the continent.
The Company is continuing to rapidly expand its vertically integrated model: production, processing, and sales & distribution, to keep pace with the rapid growth in demand for protein. To support this, Victory Farms employs world class technologies, people, and processes to build its model for sustainable protein production on the continent. VF strives for the highest standards in performance, execution, culture, and integrity.
VF’s growth trajectory provides enormous opportunity for excited professionals to uplift their careers and make an impact within a diverse operation. We recognize the utmost importance which contributions by individuals and teams have to the success of Victory Farms. We work to create a fantastic environment for our employees. An environment where employees have an opportunity to develop professionally and personally.
How to apply:
Please send your CV and cover letter expressing your interest and qualifications to [email protected] by 26th February 2025 Indicate the Job Title as the email subject – Treasury Accountant
Applications will be processed on a roll in basis.
