About the Organization:

VisionFund Micro Finance Institution (S.C) is an Institution established according to proclamation No. 40/96 to provide financial services to the productive poor in the rural and urban areas of Ethiopia. VisionFund MFI is currently operating in five of the Regional States of the country. VisionFund MFI is looking for competent candidates for the position of Treasury Officer. The successful candidates will have skills and experience that meet the following requirements:

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

Treasury Officer will support the strategic and operational financial management functions, ensuring effective implementation of financial rules, regulation, policies, procedures, and best practices. Under the supervision of the Treasury division manager, the Treasury Officer will manage the day-to-day activities in treasury function within the Vision Fund Microfinance and to ensure that the cash flow and cash & cash equivalents VISIONFUND Micro Finance are managed effectively. The incumbent will be responsible for payment processing, execute treasury management policies and procedures, cashflow management, manage banking operations and treasury advisory services. The role will contribute to effective & efficient financial resources management practice within the company, aligned with its mission and strategic goals.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Manage daily payment processing, interaction with banks and internal as well external users.

• Maintain treasury management policies and procedures.  

• Prepare cash requirements and execute daily financing decisions. 

• Understand, manage, and supervise all aspects of cash flow and advise management on liquidity position.   

• Responsible for timely preparation of reports and overall cash and cash equivalent reports. 

• Prepare Vision fund MFI cash flow forecasts.

• Manage all cash and cash equivalent instruments. 

• Manage relationships and correspondences with financial institutions/banks.

• Ensure that legal requirements related to banking and tax are all met. 

• Responsible for preparations and maintaining of all documents related to bank account establishment, management and changes. 

• Manage bank cards, online bank payment operations and cash on hand and undertake all the due diligence in cash management.

• Manage bank payments and transfers using offline and online payment channel and platform.

• Prepare cash flow forecasts and perform financial modelling, planning, and budgeting. 

• Manage all cash and cash equivalent instruments by closely monitoring cash inflows and outflows.

• Maintain RTGS transaction as per policy, manage branches cash at bank and on hand movement, and undertake all due diligence in treasury management.  

• Responsible for preparations and maintenance of all documents related to bank account establishment, management and changes. 

• Manage relationships and correspondences with financial institutions/banks.

• Ensure that legal requirements related to banking and tax are all met 

• Provide technical support to programs/projects as required.

Job Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

BA/MBA degree in accounting or finance or any related field.

EXPERIENCE:

A minimum of 3/5 years of relevant experience, preferably in treasury/banking including management of bank accounts, cash management within bank and Micro financing industry.

TECHNICAL AND OTHER SKILLS

• Experience in treasury management and management of cash and cash equivalents.

• Experience in dealing with banks, banks relations and operations

• Experience in the application of International Accounting Standards 

• Excellent customer service skills and a good understanding of office practices and procedures.

• Ability to perform multiple tasks and work under pressure with a wide range of individuals and institutions.

• Able to work under minimal supervision, be proactive, initiative and with sound judgment. 

• Excellent communication, writing and editing skills.

• High level of accuracy, attention to detail and thoroughness.

• Always maintain confidentiality at the highest level.

• High level of integrity and accountability, flexible approaches to work coupled with enthusiasm, commitment and energy.

• Creative thinking and problem-solving skills.

• Good analytical, organisational and time management skill.

• Ability to work in a multi-cultural and multi-national environment

Place of Work:   Addis Ababa/Head Office/

Terms of Employment:  Permanent

Salary & benefits: as per the company scale

Closing Date:     March 11, 2025

How to Apply:

Candidates who fulfill the above requirements can send the application letter, updated curriculum vitae with names and addresses of up to 3 references and non-returnable copies of credentials to VFE_Vacancy@wvi.org or in person to VF MFI SC Head Office located Gerji Mebrat Haile.

                            Women applicants are highly encouraged to apply