Group Treasury Analyst at Diageo

Purpose of the Role

To provide technical treasury support in areas of all Group cash, financing and foreign currency exposure management while ensuring accurate accounting of all group cash transactions

Role Responsibilities

• Support in the monitoring of daily liquidity, suppliers’ payments, and counterparty credit limits
• Offering treasury support to the operating Business Units to optimize cash across the Group.
• Work with DBSI on preparation and presentation of monthly and quarterly treasury reports to management
• Preparation and maintenance of the rolling cash flow forecasts for the Business Units and Group.
• Support in the administration of bank accounts (including opening and closing accounts, change of bank account mandates and KYC requests)
• Support the execution of bank guarantees and letters of credit.
• Play a key role in the implementation of the Treasury CARM controls.
• Support in the development and monitoring of the Capital Structures for EABL and its subsidiaries and monitoring the adherence to bank covenants.
• Periodic analysis of foreign exchange exposures on group currency portfolio in conjunction with DBSI
• Other ad hoc Treasury projects as allocated.

Qualifications

• 1st degree in business related studies
• A fully qualified Accountant in CPA(K), ACCA or its equivalent.
• CFA qualification is an added advantage.
• Sound training on treasury and corporate finance management skills

Experience

• Over 5 years post qualification experience as a Treasury Analyst or in financial management field
• In depth knowledge of international trade & finance and world economic trends with particular emphasis on fundamentals driving interest rates, exchange rates and general economic growth.
• In-depth knowledge of East African region money and capital markets
• Excellent Microsoft Excel and Financial Modelling skills.
• Wide accounting knowledge, experience, and ability to use wide range of computer packages

Person Specification

• Excellent communication and reporting skills (verbal and in writing)
• Planning & analytical skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Proactive, cooperative, and supportive team player
• Ability to work autonomously and engage cross-functionally.
• Commercially aware and articulate.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage projects, prioritize and work to deadlines.
• Flexible and able to adapt readily to a changing environment.