Treasury Accountant

The role

We are seeking a skilled Treasury Accountant to join our Finance team based in London or Sheffield to support the Group Treasury function. The Treasury Accountant will be responsible for overseeing the firm’s treasury operations, manage all accounting related matters of the Treasury team and ensuring compliance with the Treasury Policy. The role requires an in-depth understanding of International Treasury with Systems management, combined with a solid foundation in accounting principles.  

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Cash management

• Monitor daily cash position, review cash flow forecast and execute cash management strategy to meet local funding requirements
• Liaise with the International offices across the group (Europe, Middle East, Africa, APAC) to ensure cash is repatriated to treasury
• Monitor, review and manage cash pool requirements across the Firm.

Risk Management

• Assist in managing FX transactions and hedging activities, ensuring proper accounting treatment and compliance in line with the Treasury Policy
• Monitor the Credit Ratings and the Counterparty Exposures.

Accounting

• Be responsible for the Treasury entity accounting matters and Journal/Posting queries
• Prepare accurate financial reports, forecasts, and the cash/borrowings budgets
• Review and monitor tax implications on treasury activities in partnership with the central tax function
• Manage the Intercompany Loan structure and the Interest calculation/settlements process.

Reporting and Compliance

• Oversee compliance with all covenants and forecast future impacts on covenants
• Perform weekly/monthly treasury reporting including Executive and Board reporting
• Assist with process design and documentation to ensure Segregation of duties and business continuity
• Assist with the Year End Audit process

Treasury Management System

• Collaborate with Finance systems team to optimize treasury systems and technology platforms
• Identify opportunities for automations and strategic improvements
• Be part of the project team responsible to implement a dedicated TMS for Group Treasury.

ABOUT YOU

• Accountancy qualification (ACA or ACCA) and/or Treasury Qualification (ACT)
• Proven treasury experience in a large multinational environment
• Previous exposure in FX and international cash management is essential
• Ability to deliver continuous process improvements and value to the Treasury Function and the International Firm
• Advanced Excel skills and good knowledge of MS Office, specifically power point.
• SAP experience is beneficial but not essential.
• Great organisational skills and ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Strong problem solver with intellectual curiosity and a “can-do” attitude
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with all levels within the organisation
• Highly analytical and numerate with excellent attention to detail
• Be comfortable operating in sometimes ambiguous situations, demonstrating a flexible and collaborative personal working style.

ABOUT US

DLA Piper is a global law firm with lawyers and business service professionals located in more than 40 countries throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific. Our global reach ensures that we can help businesses with their legal needs anywhere in the world. We strive to be the leading global business law firm by delivering quality, service excellence and value to our clients and offering practical and innovative legal solutions to help them succeed. Our clients range from multinational, Global 1000, and Fortune 500 enterprises to emerging companies developing industry-leading technologies, as well as government and public sector bodies.

OUR VALUES

In everything we do connected with our People, our Clients and our Communities, we live by these values:

• Be Supportive – we are compassionate and inclusive, valuing diversity and acting thoughtfully
• Be Collaborative – we are proactive, passionate team players investing in our relationships
• Be Bold – we are fearless and inquisitive, challenging ourselves to think big and find creative new solutions
• Be Exceptional – we are strategic and driven, exceeding standards and expectations

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

At DLA Piper, diversity and inclusion underpins how we live our values and everything we do. We believe that everyone has a voice, and that everyone’s voice counts. We know that the rich diversity across our firm makes us stronger, more innovative and creative, which helps us to better serve our clients and communities. We are committed to providing an inclusive working environment and culture across our global firm, where everyone can bring their authentic self to work.

Diversity of perspective, thought, background and culture combine to make us the leading global law firm; that’s why we actively seek to build balanced teams. We welcome the unique contribution that you will bring to our firm and actively encourage applications from all talented people – however your talent is packaged, whatever your background or circumstance and regardless of how you identify.

HYBRID WORKING

We recognise that people have responsibilities and interests outside of their career and that as a business, we all benefit from working flexibly. That’s why we are open to discussing with candidates the different ways in which we are able to support requests for agile working arrangements.

PRE-ENGAGEMENT SCREENING

In the event that we make an offer to you, and where local legislation permits and where relevant, we will conduct pre-engagement screening checks that may include but are not limited to your professional and academic qualifications, your eligibility to work in the relevant jurisdiction, any criminal records, your financial stability and work-related references.