Green Africa Airways Limited is a value airline based in Lagos, Nigeria. We are a new carrier that offers safe, reliable and affordable air travel to a much broader group of customers. This positions us as a significant contributor to the economic development of Nigeria and the African continent.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Treasury Specialist

Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Employment Type: Full Time
Workplace Type: Onsite
Job Function: Finance

Job Role

• Cash Management: Monitor and manage the company’s cash position, including cash flow forecasting, optimizing cash utilization, and ensuring sufficient liquidity to meet operational needs. This involves maintaining relationships with banks, managing bank accounts, and executing cash transactions.
• Funding and Capital Structure: Assist in developing and implementing funding strategies to support the airline’s capital requirements. This includes evaluating financing options, negotiating with lenders or investors, and managing debt facilities. Ensure compliance with debt covenants and monitor capital structure metrics.
• Risk Management: Identify and manage financial risks faced by the airline, such as foreign exchange risk, interest rate risk, commodity price risk, and credit risk. Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies, including hedging programs and insurance coverage.
• Investment Management: Oversee the airline’s investment portfolio, maximizing returns while ensuring compliance with investment policies and regulatory requirements. Evaluate investment opportunities, monitor market conditions, and make recommendations for investment decisions.
• Financial Reporting and Analysis: Prepare financial reports related to treasury activities, including cash flow statements, liquidity reports, and debt-related disclosures. Analyze financial data, identify trends, and provide insights to support decision-making.
• Compliance and Regulations: Stay updated on relevant financial regulations, accounting standards, and industry best practices related to treasury management. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal controls.
• Treasury Systems and Processes: Utilize treasury management systems and other financial tools to streamline treasury operations, improve efficiency, and enhance controls. Participate in system implementations or upgrades as needed.
• Relationship Management: Collaborate with internal stakeholders, such as finance, accounting, legal, and procurement departments, to support treasury-related activities. Build relationships with external parties, including banks, rating agencies, and investors.
• Ad hoc Projects: Contribute to special projects, such as budgeting, capital restructuring, or financial optimization initiatives, as required by the airline.

Qualifications

• Around 2 – 5 years of experience.
• Knowledge of local accounting regulations & IFRS.
• Managed banks, Local & FOREX payments; Maintains working-level relations with Banks.
• Must be computer literate and technology savvy.
• Must be a good communicator.
• A high level of analytical and numerical skills is required.
• Strong negotiating and relationship management skills are essential.
• Excellent time management, planning, and organizational skills.

Must Have Skills:

• Knowledge of Accounting Regulations
• Managed payment (Local & Foreign)
• Data Analytic skills

Good to Have Skills:

• Interpersonal relationship
• Time Management

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.