Head Cashier - Healthcare Experienced

JOB PURPOSE:

To oversee cash flow, liquidity, and treasury operations. Ensure optimal cash management, accurate forecasting, and compliance with financial policies and regulations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Develop and implement effective cash management strategies to optimize liquidity and ensure sufficient funds are available for operational requirements.
• Monitor daily cash positions, prepare short- and medium-term cash flow forecasts, and provide regular cash management reports to senior management.
• Manage and maintain effective relationships with banks and financial institutions, including negotiating banking fees, services, facilities, and other financial arrangements.
• Oversee and ensure the timely and accurate execution of electronic payments, bank transfers, wire transfers, and other cash transactions in accordance with approved policies and authorization limits.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, finance policies, treasury procedures, and applicable regulatory and statutory requirements.
• Monitor and continuously improve cash management processes, controls, systems, and reporting mechanisms to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Coordinate with Accounting, Finance, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and other relevant departments to reconcile cash and bank accounts and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Monitor short-term investments, deposits, and borrowing activities, where applicable, to optimize returns and minimize financing costs while maintaining appropriate liquidity.
• Prepare and present cash flow forecasts, cash position reports, variance analysis, treasury reports, and other relevant financial information to senior management.
• Identify potential cash flow risks and recommend appropriate mitigation measures to ensure business continuity and financial stability.
• Maintain accurate documentation and records related to banking transactions, cash management, investments, and treasury activities.
• Support internal and external audits by providing required financial records, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Perform any other duties and responsibilities assigned by the reporting manager within the scope of the role.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Business Administration
• Masters Degree / ACCA/ CMA or equivalent is preferred.
• 5–7 years of relevant experience in Cash Management, Treasury, Banking, or Finance, preferably within a healthcare or large corporate environment.
• Strong knowledge of cash flow forecasting, liquidity management, bank reconciliation, payment processing, and treasury operations.
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel, and experience with ERP/financial systems such as SAP.
• Strong analytical, numerical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across departments.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, accountability, and professionalism, with sound knowledge of financial controls and compliance requirements.