Treasury Accountant

About the Company

GBfoods Africa delivers culinary solutions across more than 24 countries and is headquartered in Accra, Ghana. The company’s purpose, “Celebrating local flavours,” is centered on supporting the communities it serves and preserving authentic tastes that have long been part of local kitchens and culture.

Role Overview

The Treasury Accountant will report to the Treasury Lead and help manage day-to-day treasury operations. This position supports cash flow control, liquidity monitoring, banking activity, payment processing, reporting, and treasury-related risk and compliance tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Track daily bank balances and prepare routine cash position updates.
• Assist with short-term cash flow projections and liquidity tracking.
• Monitor money coming in and going out to help maintain adequate funds.
• Handle payment requests, including domestic and international transfers.
• Coordinate with banks for regular operational matters and account maintenance.
• Support bank account administration, including opening, closing, and document management.
• Reconcile bank statements against internal accounting records.
• Process bank transfer payments and help manage approval and scheduling steps.
• Ensure transactions are completed accurately and on time.
• Collect information from relevant departments to support forecasting.
• Compare forecasted cash flow with actual results and explain variances.
• Perform bank reconciliations and investigate any differences identified.
• Prepare treasury-related reports and maintain complete transaction records and audit trails.
• Follow treasury policies, internal controls, and compliance requirements.
• Support both internal and external audit activities.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-focused, and comfortable working with multiple stakeholders. Strong problem-solving ability, sound relationship-building skills, and a willingness to learn are important for success in this role.

What to Expect

You will join a growing multinational business in the FMCG food sector at an exciting stage of expansion, with well-established brands and a strong regional presence.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline is required.
• Between 3 and 5 years of experience in treasury, finance, or accounting.
• Basic knowledge of financial principles and cash management practices.
• Strong analytical ability and careful attention to detail.
• Willingness to build treasury expertise and continue learning.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, with a team-oriented approach.
• High standards of integrity and the ability to handle confidential information responsibly.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel.
• Experience using accounting or ERP platforms, preferably SAP.
• Good understanding of core financial concepts such as cash flow and reconciliation.