Senior Officer (Back Office)

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Process and record treasury transactions including FX deals, money market placements, borrowings, and investments in accordance with approved procedures.
• Perform deal confirmation and settlement with counterpart banks to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Maintain proper documentation for treasury transactions, including confirmations, contracts, and correspondence.
• Assist in daily settlement of treasury cash flows, ensuring all transactions are completed within agreed timelines.
• Update treasury deals and related entries in the core banking or treasury management system accurately.
• Support Nostro and internal account reconciliations, identify discrepancies, and report issues for resolution.
• Prepare basic treasury operational reports and provide data required for management and regulatory reporting.
• Coordinate with Front Office, Finance, and Operations teams to ensure smooth execution of treasury activities.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, treasury policies, and regulatory guidelines.
• Assist in responding to audit queries and provide required operational documents.
• Monitor pending items and follow up with counterparties to ensure timely closure.
• Maintain confidentiality and accuracy when handling high‑value and sensitive transactions.
• Support senior staff in process improvements, system updates, and operational enhancements.
• Perform other treasury back‑office duties as assigned by supervisors.

Job specification

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or Banking.
• Professional qualifications such as ACCA, CPA, CFA (Level I/II), or equivalent are an advantage.
• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience in Treasury Back Office / Treasury Operations within a bank, financial institution, or regulated entity.
• Hands-on experience in settlement, reconciliation, treasury accounting, and reporting.
• Prior exposure to interbank transactions, FX, money market instruments, and investments preferred.
• Strong understanding of treasury products (FX, money market, placements, borrowings, securities).
• Knowledge of treasury settlement processes, deal confirmations, and cash flow management.
• Familiarity with Nostro/Vostro account reconciliation.
• Working knowledge of treasury systems, core banking systems, or TMS.
• Sound understanding of IFRS, regulatory reporting, and internal control requirements.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and data analysis/reporting tools.
• Ability to guide junior staff, review their work, and ensure procedural compliance.
• Capable of handling complex treasury transactions and escalations.