Treasury Specialist

Your role

We seek a Treasury Specialist who plays a critical role in managing the company's treasury operations, ensuring efficient cash management, and optimizing financial processes. You will oversee daily treasury activities, manage bank relationships, and support financial reporting and compliance efforts.

What you will do

Reporting to the Treasury Manager, the position involves the following responsibilities:

• Bank Statements Management
  • Ensure accurate reception and uploading of bank statements into XRT and SAP.
  • Address and resolve any incidents related to bank statements. 
• Daily Treasury Operations:
  • Oversee day-to-day treasury functions and cash management activities.
  • Monitor liquidity and ensure adequate cash flow to meet the company’s operational needs. 
• Payment Control and Processing:
  • Manage and post treasury-related payment movements. 
  • Handle payments, collections, payroll processing, and tax payments.
  • Ensure compliance with bank conditions for all transactions.
• Bank Reconciliations
  • Conduct regular and accurate bank reconciliations to ensure financial accuracy.
  • Investigate and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Financial Closings: 
  • Ensure timely and accurate monthly and annual financial closings.
  • Prepare and review treasury-related journal entries and reconciliations.
• Process Optimization:
  • Identify opportunities for improving treasury processes and implementing control enhancements.
  • Develop and maintain efficient workflows and procedures. 
• Support Documentation: 
  • Provide necessary documentation and input for treasury-related accounting, audits, KYC, and special requests.
  • Ensure all treasury activities comply with internal policies and external regulations.
• Banking Setup Maintenance:
  • Ensure an effective and efficient banking setup, including maintaining bank accounts and relationships.
  • Coordinate with banks to optimize banking services and conditions. 
• Reporting:
  • Prepare and manage comprehensive reports on net debt, bank risk, and other relevant metrics.
  • Develop and monitor cash budgets, providing insights and recommendations. 
• Project Development: 
  • Execute treasury-related projects within the company, including system implementations, process improvements, and strategic initiatives. 
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support project goals and deliverables.  

What are we looking for?

• Holds a Bachelor’s degree in economics, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• Knows financial regulations and compliance requirements and a strong understanding of financial instruments and cash management principles.
• Proactive and quick to react to changing circumstances.
• Strong teamwork capabilities with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Advanced proficiency in written and spoken English and French; additional languages are a plus. 
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities. 
• Proficiency in using treasury management systems (e.g., XRT, SAP) and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.

What we offer

• Hybrid working model
• Flexible working hours
• Affinity University platform:
• Professional development opportunities to employees at different stages of their careers, acknowledging diverse career paths.
• Pet-friendly office
• Celebrations & Fun

We cultivate an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity. We firmly believe that embracing various perspectives is integral to our company’s success and the strength of our team. That’s why we are committed to providing equal opportunities for all.
 
Our Company

Affinity Petcare is more than an international petfood company. For over 60 years, we have been dedicated to nourishing healthy bonds between dogs, cats, and people to improve the world. 
We are very proud of our innovative brands which include: Ultima, Advance, Brekkies, Nature’s Variety, Nature’s Menu, Natural Trainer, Libra, and more. Currently, we have over 1,200 professionals working for this purpose from Barcelona, Paris, Milan, and London. We also have 4 production sites through which we supply the 70+ countries where our brands have a presence. 
So, what are you waiting for? Join our team to leave your footprint!
 
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