Transportation

Cyprus

Oceonix Services (Cyprus) Limited

Accounting / Bookkeeping

Shipping / Maritime

Account Management & Client Retention

A top tier, rapidly growing transportation company, with a focus on high value transportation investments in shipping, intermodal, aviation, and rail, is seeking to hire a Senior Payments Officer for its treasury team with at least 5 years of relevant work experience. The individual will join a new growing, diverse and multi-jurisdictional accounting &amp; finance team to support a growing ship owner group structure (the ‘Group’).&nbsp;We seek candidates with strong treasury and payments experience, preferably with shipping, or transportation related background, within an international group setting. The ideal candidate will have experience in working in a dynamic team and will be a strong collaborator who is able to work independently with a 'can do', hands-on attitude, to produce results in a demanding, fast-paced and international environment. Excellent communication in English, and a strong work ethic, are key perquisites for the role.&nbsp; The role will be situated in Cyprus and will be reporting to the Group Finance &amp; Strategy Director, and will be a partner to the Payments Manager. Key tasks &amp; responsibilities:·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Management of the treasury processes and asset level treasury operations in cooperation with the Payments Manager, including call back process, payment templates, cash controls and segregation, and supporting management with workflow governance from initiation to the release of payments, additional control thresholds, user accesses, and limits.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Oversee the weekly payment processes in liaison with the Payments Manager·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Management of daily liquidity and funding requirements to support the ongoing effective payments cycle of the business, by planning and executing inter entity funding payments or withdrawals from various entities within the Group’s banks in line with approved policies.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Ensure issues are promptly and adequately resolved, reporting issues and their timely resolution to management.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Design and maintain on an ongoing basis new management reporting processes and management reports, for daily, weekly, monthly or quarterly reporting and oversight needs – e.g. executed payments, cash balances, trends, etc.&nbsp; Prepare operational / weekly payments/ cash reporting, highlight variances or unusual trends with commentary for management review.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Driving the creation, adherence to, and reporting on treasury and payments team task-lists and checklists.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Ensure proper processes are followed and controls are maintained at all times.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Own and ensure compliance with minimum liquidity requirements by designing new scale-able treasury processes, in liaison with the SFC Financial Controllers,·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Monitoring and reporting on cash balances and transactions, be part and oversee the coordination and performance of controlled independent call backs for new beneficiaries and create payment templates, in line with approved treasury protocols and procedures.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Drive the creation, maintenance, evolution of treasury and payments policies, where required in liaison with the Payments Manager and others.&nbsp; Owner of treasury and payments procedures.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Where and if needed drive the execution of required FX trades or other trades (e.g. EUAs), as per approved policies and procedures.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Responsible to ensure treasury and payments team are effective and efficient, towards the needs of the wider group and other finance stakeholders (accounting, controllers).·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Design and propose new effective and scalable treasury and payments automations·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Primary owner of the new system.&nbsp; responsible to ensure the ongoing operation of the new system by engaging with the system provider on an ongoing basis.&nbsp;·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Drive treasury management system improvement ad hoc projects, and module implementation, system changes, driving efficiency and effectiveness in the end to end treasury and AP operations process (ERP to TMS). Hands-on, able to drive mapping of new processes, uncovering opportunities, and making proposals for continual improvement, including working on systems implementation and testing.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Oversee effective user recertification and user management on all systems and platforms, adhering to joiner and leaver policies and periodic reviews.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Management of corporate credit card schemes across multiple jurisdictions.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Own treasury processes as far as the treasury management system completeness is concerned where required, ensuring loan records are up to date.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Communication with various banking partners, covering among others the opening &amp; closing bank accounts, handling of payment issues, fulfilling KYC requirements, within the Company’s governance structure.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Any other ad-hoc tasks assigned from time to time by the Group Finance &amp; Strategy Director.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Over time, assume ownership over asset level cash management and utilization, as might be required.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Propose detailed plans and solutions within approved policies to minimize bank charges / maximise bank interest income.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; At all times adhere to internal policies and procedures of the Treasury department and the Group. Ensure proper adherence to treasury controls (e.g. call backs, payment templates, user access limits) and assist in maintaining/updating documentation.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Handle any other routine operational matters with banks such as , account maintenance, KYC. Skills and Qualifications:&nbsp;·&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Hands-on, can do work ethic, with willingness to own and drive results.·&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Strong communication skills (verbal, written, presentation)– excellent knowledge of the English language is expected with ability to interact with key stakeholders.·&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;At least 7-10 years of previous finance experience, with notable treasury or payments experience, ideally in the shipping industry.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Demonstrable strong performance record.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Familiarity with Treasury Management Systems, ERP systems, and in using modern / advanced technology, is a plus.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Proactive, diligent, reliable, driven and self-motivated, with willingness to adapt to changing priorities.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Strong multi-tasking and organisational skills, delivering quality results within set deadlines.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Willingness to develop professionally through ongoing feedback and quality improvement initiatives.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Competent with new and existing technologies (automation, new system rollouts).·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Understanding of internal controls and compliance in payment processes.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Understanding of finance, accounting rules etc. Team collaborator that builds long term relationships, internal and external.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Takes responsibility and effectively prioritizes workload to deliver on commitments.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Proactive, reliable, with demonstrated ability to work under pressure and willingness to adapt to changing priorities.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Strong multi-tasking and organizational skills, attention to detail and pride in the quality of their work.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Transparent, loyal, honest team player.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Applying candidates can submit their CV to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@Oceonix.com">recruitment@Oceonix.com</a>&nbsp;outlining the relevant role. &nbsp;

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