Controler Treasury Back Office

Sonoco; Saint Ouen; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonoco is seeking a Treasury Operations professional to verify the accuracy of treasury transactions and control cash movements, settlements, and financing activities. You will review bank confirmations, monitor debt and instrument maturities, and ensure timely processing.

The role includes treasury accounting entries, daily reconciliations, and adherence to internal controls. The ideal candidate has a finance or treasury background with strong analytical and Excel skills, and experience with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Treasury, Economics, or related field.
• Fluent English; additional languages are advantageous in an international environment.
• Experience in treasury operations, accounting, and control environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Verify completeness, accuracy, and validity of treasury transactions.
• Control cash movements, payments, receipts, financing, and investment transactions.
• Review bank confirmations and settlement documentation.
• Monitor debt, deposits, and financial instrument maturities.
• Ensure timely settlement of treasury transactions.
• Review treasury-related accounting entries and perform daily reconciliations.
• Validate interest, bank fees, and financial charges accounting.
• Investigate reconciliation breaks and operational discrepancies.
• Support SOX and internal control testing; ensure compliance with internal controls.
• Identify opportunities to improve treasury processes and support system implementations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Reconciliation

Attention to detail

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Finance

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Kyriba

Quantum

Sage XRT

Excel

SWIFT

SEPA

TARGET

Job description

• Verify the completeness, accuracy, and validity of treasury transactions.
• Control cash movements, payments, receipts, financing, and investment transactions.
• Review and validate bank confirmations and settlement documentation.
• Monitor debt, deposits, and financial instrument maturities.
• Ensure timely settlement of treasury transactions.

Treasury Operations Control

• Verify the completeness, accuracy, and validity of treasury transactions.
• Control cash movements, payments, receipts, financing, and investment transactions.
• Review and validate bank confirmations and settlement documentation.
• Monitor debt, deposits, and financial instrument maturities.
• Ensure timely settlement of treasury transactions.

Accounting and Reconciliation Controls

• Review treasury-related accounting entries.
• Perform or oversee daily bank reconciliations.
• Validate the accounting treatment of interest, bank fees, and financial charges.
• Investigate and resolve reconciliation breaks and operational discrepancies.
• Preparation of US GAAP financial statements (monthly reporting)
• Preparation of Dutch GAAP financial staments

Risk Management and Compliance

• Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and authorization limits.
• Verify adherence to segregation of duties principles.
• Participate in SOX and internal control testing where applicable.
• Support fraud prevention initiatives and payment security controls.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and audit requirements.

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve treasury processes and controls.
• Contribute to automation and digital transformation initiatives.
• Maintain and update treasury procedures and operating manuals.
• Participate in Treasury Management System (TMS) implementation and enhancement projects.

Other

• Support to other team members when requested

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of treasury products, financing, and investment instruments.
• Knowledge of treasury accounting and internal control frameworks.
• Familiarity with payment systems (SWIFT, SEPA, TARGET, etc.).
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with ERP and Treasury Management Systems such as SAP, Oracle, Kyriba, Quantum, or Sage XRT.
• Strong analytical and reconciliation skills.

Soft Skills

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• High ethical standards and confidentiality.

Qualifications And Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Treasury, Economics, or a related field.
• Fluent English; additional languages are advantageous in an international environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.