Job Type: | permanent | Duration: | |
Category: | Accounting / Finance | Recruiter Reference: | 159 |
URL for Applications: | Apply Here | Salary: | Competitive Salary |
This role sits within the Finance Team as a Treasury Accountant with a specialisation in working capital management. This position plays a crucial role in optimising our company's liquidity and cash flow by effectively managing working capital components.
- Working Capital Analysis: Conduct thorough analysis of working capital components including accounts receivable, accounts payable, and inventory to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
- Cash Flow Forecasting: Assist in the development and maintenance of cash flow forecasting models to accurately predict short-term and long-term cash needs. Monitor actual cash flows against forecasts and investigate variances.
- Accounts Receivable Management: Collaborate with the Accounts Receivable team to optimise collections processes, minimise days sales outstanding (DSO), and reduce bad debt exposure. Review customer creditworthiness and establish credit limits where necessary.
- Accounts Payable Management: Work closely with the Accounts Payable team to optimise payment terms, manage vendor relationships, and enhance cash flow through strategic payment scheduling.
- Inventory Management: Analyse inventory levels and turnover ratios to identify opportunities for inventory optimisation and cost reduction. Coordinate with supply chain and operations teams to minimise excess inventory and improve inventory turnover.
- Working Capital Optimisation: Develop and implement strategies to optimise working capital efficiency, including initiatives to reduce working capital cycle times, improve cash conversion cycles, and maximise return on investment.
- Financial Reporting and Analysis: Prepare regular reports and presentations on working capital performance, highlighting key metrics, trends, and insights for senior management review. Provide analysis and recommendations to support decision-making processes.
- Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure compliance with internal policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements related to working capital management. Identify and mitigate risks associated with working capital fluctuations.
- Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate existing processes and systems related to working capital management, identifying opportunities for automation, efficiency improvements, and cost savings.