Bank Facility Manager at Seriti

The Role

• As a Bank Facility Manager at our leading renewable energy company, you will play a pivotal role within our dynamicmAccounts Team. 
• Your primary responsibility will be the efficient management of bank accounts, including
• reconciliations, credit facilities, financial reporting, and acting as the key liaison with banking institutions. 
• Your meticulous attention to detail and financial acumen will ensure the smooth operation of our financial processes.

Key responsibilities include, but not limited to

• Oversee and manage all aspects of the company's various bank accounts, ensuring accuracy and
• compliance with financial regulations.
• Perform daily, monthly, and yearly bank reconciliations to maintain accurate financial records.
• Collaborate with internal teams to forecast cash flow needs and optimise cash management.
• Monitor credit facilities, negotiate terms, and maintain strong relationships with banking partners.
• Prepare and present regular financial reports, highlighting key insights and recommendations.
• Manage foreign exchange transactions and minimise currency-related risks.
• Stay updated on financial regulations and implement necessary changes to ensure compliance.
• Act as the main point of contact for banking queries and resolve any banking-related issues promptly.
• Continuously seek opportunities to improve financial processes and reduce costs.
• Work closely with auditors during financial audits and provide necessary documentation.

Education & Experience

• BCom or similar accreditation with at least 3 to 5 years similar experience
• Desirable to have wind farm project delivery experience in a construction environment.
• Relevant experience in doing business in South Africa and multiple jurisdictions in East Africa
• Involvement in systems design, testing and implementation
• Policy/procedure design and implementation
• Prior experience in project, finance and commercial areas
• Strong knowledge of banking regulations, financial markets, and financial instruments.
• Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.

Character & Attributes

• Enthusiastic commitment to the renewable energy industry
• Ability to demonstrate high standards of ethical conduct, honesty, and integrity
• High attention to accuracy
• Cost conscious
• The capacity and willingness to perform hands-on tasks
• Self-motivated with the ability to work both individually and as a part of a small, skilled, and highly focused team, with a “can-do” attitude and willingness to take ownership of delivering on their goals and responsibilities
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and comfortable to make recommendations around resolving challenges
• Strong commercial acumen and an ability to think and act strategically to maximize opportunities for the business
• Flexible working style, able to work at a variety of different levels both inside and outside the organisation and with members of the team being in different locations
• Team player
• Comfortable, available and willing to travel and do business within Africa at times
• High attention to detail including adherence to company procedures
• Resourceful, well organised and effective at accomplishing objectives
• Ability to learn quickly and meet deadlines
• Ability to problem-solve