Treasury Accountant

JOB DESCRIPTION: TREASURY ACCOUNTANT

Sector: Consumer Finance Location: Lagos, Nigeria Grade Level: Grade 7 Report to: CFO Career Level: Min 3 years of work experience.

ABOUT PAGA Paga is a licensed financial services company and a leading payments company in Nigeria with a massive transformative purpose - to make it simple for one billion people to access and use money. It was founded on the simple belief that the ubiquity of mobile phones can be leveraged in building an ecosystem that enables people to digitally send and receive money and creating simple financial access for everyone.

ABOUT THE ROLE We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Treasury Manager with specialized expertise in Foreign Exchange (FX) management. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing the companys treasury activities, focusing on optimizing cash flow, managing currency risks, and ensuring efficient and effective foreign exchange operations. This role is pivotal in managing financial risks related to foreign currencies and providing strategic recommendations to improve the companys liquidity and capital structure.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Negotiate and execute fx trade profitably
• Track and reconcile foreign exchange gains and losses.
• Monitor exchange rates/currency fluctuations and their impact on companys

financials.

• Manage intercompany fx settlements, and reconciliations.
• Maintain proper documentation for fx and treasury transactions.
• Maintain strong relationships with banks and financial institutions to secure

favorable FX rates and services.

• Analyze cash flow trends, bank fees, FX gains/losses, and treasury KPIs
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of FX activities, treasury KPIs, and

compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Ensure compliance with accounting standards (e.g., GAAP, IFRS)
• Monitor and execute cross-border payments and transfers, ensuring

competitive pricing and efficient settlements.

• Collaborate with senior leadership to provide insights and recommendations

on financial markets, FX risks, and treasury operations. KEY COMPETENCIES

• FX Expertise: Good understanding of FX markets and negotiation skills.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in financial modeling, treasury management

systems (TMS), and Excel. Experience with FX trading platforms is highly desirable.

• Analytical Skills: Strong quantitative and analytical abilities to interpret

financial data and trends.

• Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work

effectively with internal teams and external partners.

• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and attention to detail in managing

treasury functions and reporting.

• Problem-Solving: Ability to assess complex financial situations and develop

strategic solutions.

• Ethical Judgement: Upholding integrity and confidentiality in financial work

demonstrates maturity and sets the tone for ethical leadership later on. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelors degree in finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in treasury management, with a strong focus

on FX.

• Advanced computer software skills, including Excel, PowerPoint, and other

accounting packages

• Must have completed the mandatory NYSC

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity inclusion. We do not discriminate on grounds of colour, race, nationality, religion, age, ethnic origin, disability, gender, marital status, or sexual orientation in our employment practices

Information :

• Company : Paga
• Position : Treasury Accountant
• Location : Yaba
• Country : NG