Treasury Manager – Kampala – Opportunity Bank

About US:
Opportunity Bank Uganda Ltd (OBUL) is a member of Opportunity International, a global microfinance institution that provides access to financial services in 27 Countries globally serving over 2 Million customers with Savings, Credit and other transformational services aimed at transforming the lives of low income earners.

Job Summary: The Treasury Manager will be responsible for ensuring adequate liquidity across the branch network and the Bank’s operating accounts, responsible for the internal control in the Finance Department, mobilization of corporate funding or deposits, optimal investment of the Bank’s financial resources, ensuring that regulatory reports are prepared and submitted within the deadlines, preparation for and acting as secretary to the ALCO and other roles as may be assigned from time to time.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Daily review of the Bank’s Liquidity position and ensuring that there is adequate Liquidity in the Bank to meet the day to day customer needs and operating requirements;
Tasked with the mobilization of funding in the form of deposits from individual and corporate customers through marketing initiatives and building relationships;
In charge of managing the counter party banking relationships on an ongoing basis to ensure that stable and professional relationships are maintained;
Tasked with sourcing and negotiating for affordable debt funding from available lenders ensuring that the Bank gets good terms;
In charge of negotiating good terms for the investment of the Bank’s financial resources, taking care of the balance between price and concentration levels;
Perform the duties of Secretary to the Bank’s Assets and Liabilities Committee (ALCO) meetings;
Tasked with the preparation of weekly, monthly and quarterly reports to the Central Bank and ensuring that they are submitted to the Bank of Uganda within the statutory deadlines;
Monitor and ensure compliance with counter party covenants and statutory requirements;
Review of Bank reconciliations in a timely manner by the 10th of each subsequent month and ensuring that reconciling items are resolved before the next reconciliation;

Handle and manage correspondences with external and internal stakeholders;
Preparation of Bank wide cashflow forecasts;
Review and monitoring of branch cashflow forecasts and position;
Tasked with trading foreign exchange;
Participation in the Bank’s budgeting process; and
Perform any other duties as will be requested from time to time.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The applicant for the Opportunity Bank Uganda Ltd (OBUL) Treasury Manager job placement should hold a University Degree in a business related subject;
Possession of a relevant professional qualification will be an added advantage;
A minimum of five years’ experience in Treasury or Finance or Accounting environment;
Experience working with a computerized accounting software;
Extensive knowledge of Central Bank reporting requirements and reports;
Broad knowledge and understanding of statutory provisions and reporting requirements (NSSF and URA);
Prior experience in the preparation of financial reports;
Experience with financial services providers is an added advantage;
Exposure to Forex trading is an advantage, (candidates without the experience are encouraged to apply);
Computer literacy skills i.e. proficiency in Microsoft Office especially Excel, word and power point; and
Excellent report writing skills.
Excellent negotiation skills
Analytical and communication skills
High degree of integrity
People management / Soft skills
Good team player
Ability to maintain high standards of accuracy in the information
Good Mathematical and Numeric Skills
Ability to plan, co-ordinate, and monitor own work plan.

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their signed application letters together with their resume not later than to;

The Human Resource Manager
Opportunity Bank Uganda
P.O. Box 33513
Kampala (Acacia Ave. Kololo)

Deadline: 18th August 2017

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