Treasury Assistant

About the Role
The company is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Treasury Assistant to support treasury operations, banking administration, and payment activities across its African operations. The successful candidate will assist in the daily management of cash balances, payment processing, banking documentation, and treasury reporting, with a particular focus on supporting entities operating within the Central African Economic and Monetary Community (CEMAC). This role requires close interaction with internal finance teams, banking partners, and operational stakeholders across Africa and Dubai. Fluency in both French and English is essential, together with a sound understanding of banking practices, foreign exchange regulations, and payment processes within the CFA Franc (XAF) environment.

Responsibilities
Treasury Operations, Cash Management & Controls

• Support the day-to-day treasury operations of the company, including cash management, payment processing, bank reconciliations, cash reporting, and treasury administration.
• Monitor bank accounts and cash positions, prepare treasury and liquidity reports, and assist with short-term cash forecasting activities.
• Process domestic and international payments, track their execution, and liaise with banking partners to resolve operational issues.
• Maintain treasury records, banking documentation, and treasury databases, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with internal policies and approval procedures.
• Support month-end activities, audit requirements, and treasury reporting processes while identifying opportunities to improve controls, efficiency, and operational effectiveness.

Banking Administration

• Assist in managing relationships with local and international banking partners.
• Prepare documentation required for bank account openings, amendments, and closures.
• Coordinate KYC reviews and compliance requests from banking partners.
• Maintain bank mandates and authorized signatory records.
• Liaise with banks to resolve operational issues and payment queries.

CEMAC Banking Support

• Support treasury activities across countries operating within the CEMAC region.
• Assist with payment execution and cash management activities involving Central African banks.
• Maintain an understanding of BEAC foreign exchange regulations and banking requirements.
• Coordinate with local finance teams regarding banking documentation and payment support.
• Follow up on regulatory approvals and supporting documents required for international transfers when applicable.
• Assist in monitoring banking developments and regulatory changes affecting treasury operations within the region.

Systems & Process Support

• Support treasury management systems and banking platforms.
• Maintain banking master data and treasury records.
• Assist with testing of payment files and banking interfaces.
• Participate in treasury projects and process improvement initiatives.
• Support system implementations and treasury automation projects when required.

Educational Qualification and Experience

• Minimum 2-5 years of experience in Treasury, Cash Management, Banking Operations, or Finance.
• Experience working with banks in Central Africa is highly desirable.
• Hands-on experience dealing with BEAC exchange control requirements, supporting documentation for international payments, and interactions with commercial banks in the Republic of Congo.
• Experience with payment processing, bank reconciliations, and cash management activities.
• Familiarity with electronic banking platforms and SWIFT payments.
• Previous experience in a multinational corporate environment would be advantageous.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, Banking, or Business Administration.
• Treasury-related qualifications would be considered an advantage.

Language Requirements

• Fluency in French and English is mandatory.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with banking partners and operational teams across Africa and international locations.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Good analytical and numerical abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Problem-solving mindset and proactive approach.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and accountability.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred Knowledge

• Understanding of the CEMAC banking environment.
• Knowledge of BEAC foreign exchange regulations.
• Familiarity with banking practices in:
  • Republic of Congo
  • Cameroon
  • Gabon
  • Chad
  • Equatorial Guinea
  • Central African Republic
• Knowledge of CFA Franc (XAF) payment processes.
• Experience working with regional banks such as BGFI Bank, Ecobank, Société Générale, UBA, Standard Bank, Rawbank, Crédit du Congo, Banque Postale du Congo, Access Bank, or other regional institutions.
• Familiarity with ERP and treasury management systems.