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Description:
Job Opportunity – Interim Treasury Accountant
Location: Southwest London (Hybrid Working)
Rate: DOE P/D £ - Umbrella
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Length: 6 Months
Key Responsibilities
* Lead on the council's treasury management function, ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
* Manage cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning to maximise investment opportunities whilst maintaining appropriate cash balances.
* Develop and implement investment strategies in line with the Council's Treasury Management Policy.
* Monitor borrowing requirements and ensure compliance with the Prudential Code and treasury management regulations.
* Prepare key treasury reports including the Treasury Management Strategy Statement, Mid-Year Review and Annual Treasury Report
* Ensure compliance with the CIPFA Treasury Management Code and other relevant legislation.
* Support the council's VAT function and ensure adherence to relevant financial regulations.
* Liaise with treasury advisers, banks, auditors and other external stakeholders.
* Identify, monitor and mitigate treasury-related risks including interest rate, liquidity and counterparty risks.
* Provide specialist treasury advice and support to finance colleagues and senior stakeholders.
Successful Candidates Will Have
* Fully qualified accountant (CIPFA, ACCA, ACA or CIMA) or part qualified with significant treasury management experience within the public sector.
* Proven experience managing treasury management activities within a local authority or public sector environment.
* Strong understanding of treasury management principles, cash flow forecasting and investment management.
* Knowledge of the CIPFA Treasury Management Code, Prudential Code and relevant local government finance regulations.
* Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail and financial modelling capability.
* Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
* Experience using treasury management systems would be advantageous.
* Previous experience implementing process improvements within a treasury function is desirable