R2A Sr. Specialist- Treasury

The R2A Sr. Specialist - Treasury at AECOM plays a crucial role in managing cash flow tracking, forecasting, and bank account administration. This includes preparing financial reports, managing intercompany debt, and ensuring compliance with relevant accounting principles and internal controls. You will also create periodic treasury activity reports, monitor daily cash flow forecasts, and assist in process improvement initiatives to enhance overall efficiency.

To qualify for the R2A Sr. Specialist - Treasury position at AECOM, candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, accompanied by 4-5 years of relevant professional experience. Knowledge of bank account administration, financial analysis, and accounting standards is essential, along with proficiency in MS Office tools and experience with ERP systems like Oracle or Blackline.

In the R2A Sr. Specialist - Treasury role at AECOM, having intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office tools is important, especially Excel, for performing financial analyses and reports. Additionally, experience with ERP platforms, particularly Oracle and Blackline, will enhance your capabilities in managing complex treasury functions and project efficiencies.

At AECOM, we understand the importance of professional development. As an R2A Sr. Specialist - Treasury, you will have access to a variety of training programs and opportunities to participate in process improvement initiatives. You will also benefit from a flexible work environment that encourages learning and growth, allowing you to maximize your potential while contributing to impactful projects.

The work environment for R2A Sr. Specialists - Treasury at AECOM is designed to foster collaboration, flexibility, and innovation. With hybrid work options, you can contribute from the office, remote locations, or at client sites. AECOM promotes a respectful workplace where diverse talents are valued, creating a dynamic atmosphere that supports both personal and professional achievements.

When addressing your experience with cash flow forecasting, focus on your methodology and tools utilized in past roles. Share examples where your forecasts impacted financial decisions, and mention any software you’ve used, such as ERP systems. Highlight your ability to analyze cash flow trends and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure accuracy.

When faced with a challenging treasury issue, it's important to articulate the specific situation you encountered, detailing the steps you took to analyze and resolve it. Emphasize your problem-solving skills and collaboration with team members or other departments, and conclude with the positive outcome of your actions.

To ensure compliance with accounting standards, discuss your familiarity with relevant regulations and internal controls. Explain the processes you use, such as regular audits, documentation practices, and continuous monitoring of compliance, as well as your commitment to staying updated on changes in accounting standards.

When discussing analytical tools or software, highlight your preference for certain platforms like Excel, Oracle, or other ERP systems. Talk about your experience using these tools to create reports, analyze data, and monitor treasury activities, emphasizing how they have improved your reporting efficiency.

In managing multiple treasury accounts, describe your prioritization strategies. Talk about using task management tools, setting deadlines based on urgency, and how you communicate with team members to ensure accountability. Mention how this approach helps maintain accuracy and meet critical deadlines.

To maintain accurate financial reporting, outline your review processes, including checks and reconciliations. Discuss your attention to detail and how you utilize software to track discrepancies. Share how you establish communication with relevant departments to ensure that all data is correct and complete.

In answering this question, outline your experience managing intercompany transactions—this might include netting, reconciliations, or reporting. Give concrete examples of how you ensured compliance and accuracy in these transactions, and discuss any challenges you faced and how you overcame them.

Discuss a structured approach to handle discrepancies in cash flow forecasting. Explain how you investigate the root cause, collaborate with relevant departments for accurate data, and adjust the forecasts or reports accordingly. Emphasize the importance of communication throughout this process.

In your response, outline your experience managing bank mandates, including your attention to detail in ensuring mandates are current and compliant with internal policies. Mention any tools or processes you've used to streamline this management effectively.

When discussing process improvement initiatives, provide examples of specific projects you led or contributed to in prior roles. Highlight your methodology, such as analyzing current practices, gathering feedback, implementing solutions, and measuring the impact of your improvements on efficiency and accuracy.