Senior Treasury Systems Officer Job at Etihad Airways in Abu Dhabi

Job Title: Senior Treasury Systems Officer
   
Country     UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
City     Abu Dhabi
Department     Treasury & Investments

Job Purpose   

Treasury has the primary objective of managing the funds of the Business in the most efficient and cost effective manner and also as per the Manual of Authority and Treasury Policies approved by the Board. The Systems team has the objective of managing the treasury tasks through the use of systems and processes to aid the tasks as well as control the same. The Treasury Systems and Support Officer will lead and manage various complex initiatives and processes to ensure that Etihad Airways has a best in class Treasury and Banking environment.
Responsibilities   

    Manage the openingand closing of bank accounts and changes of Mandate/Signatories for both physical as well as electronic banking. Implement Board Resolutions regarding operation of bank accounts. The primary tasks would be Opening/Closing of bank accounts, Addition/Deletion of signatories, Allotting of security devices, Password/Device reset etc and maintenance of Signatory limits.
    Manage vendors and banking relationships with approved counterparties locally and globally, ensuring the Etihad Airways receives the best possible service which is measured and reported. Be accountable for ensuring that regular feedback meetings are held and executive reporting against SLA’s and KPI’s are shared.
    To be accountable for and manage the end to end process of system static data and security accesses across all of Treasury and Risk management systems.
    Manage the relationship and Co-ordinate with the IT team, users and the banks for changes in formats or requirements for the payment files and ensuring its successful completion and delivery. Liaison with all concerned including vendors for prompt resolution of issues faced by the users.
    Liaison with multiple key users, CFO and CEO’s office and Banks for issue of Corporate Credit Cards to the Chiefs, SVP’s VP’s and others who are required to have Corporate Credit Cards. Communicate with Banks to resolve the problems faced by Credit Card holders in using the card for paying for various goods and services. Ensure cancellation of cards as when we are aware of any employee who has either left the service or does not require the card. No of cards in use 125.
    Manage the relationship with the key personnel in the Outstations, Emergency Response Department and the Banks for Issue of cards to the key personnel as well as cancellation of cards in case of personnel leaving. No of cards which need to be activated at short notice in case of an Emergency is 250.
    Develop and manage daily and periodic control reports that are sent to Deputy Treasurer, Group Treasurer and CFO.
    Lead and contribute to the Group Treasury step change plans which include independently managing projects and gaining commitment and buying across the wider Treasury team and Etihad as a Group. Projects such as system implementation and process improvements.
    Support and lead the Back office staff in their tasks such as settlements, payments etc in case of absence of back office staff on account of leave etc.
    Develop and manage specialist business reports from Treasury and Risk management systems (IT2 and Reval).
    Write business requirements relating to Treasury and Risk management initiatives; such as cash pooling, system implementations.
    Any other matter which may be required by the Senior Manager, Deputy Treasurer or Group Treasurer.

Requirements   

Qualification & Education:

    Bachelor's degree from an academically outstanding undergraduate institution, ideally in the field of finance.
    A solid combination of spreadsheet, accounting and legal skills.
    Formal treasury certification from the ACT, ACI CTP is desirable.

Experience:

    A minimum of seven years’ experience within treasury for a large corporate entity or bank.
    Strong experience with treasury management systems such as IT/2, Reval, Quantum or similar product.
    Strong experience with the integration between treasury, ERP and banking systems.
    Highly skilled with MS Office products including Excel, PowerPoint and Word
    Familiarity with financial/accounting principles
    Ability to communicate complex and technical points clearly both verbally and in writing
    Able to rapidly assimilate and synthesize lots of information quickly
    Able to work effectively in cross-functional teams and strong project management experience.

Training & Knowledge:

    Treasury management, electronic banking, ERP, supply chain finance courses
    Crystal report writing knowledge is desirable


How to Apply:

http://ig1.i-grasp.com/fe/tpl_etihad01.asp?s=4A515F4E5A565B1A&jobid=87751,8812524882&key=12462397&c=457635210254&pagestamp=sewyqdvjvnslrblsqx

Deadline: 05/02/2014