Treasury Specialist

METRO, a leading cash & carry wholesale company, established its presence in Pakistan in 2007 and rapidly expanded to five wholesale centers within 18 months. In July 2012, METRO merged its wholesale business with Makro-Habib, forming a strategic partnership that strengthened their market position. This collaboration enabled both companies to pool resources, enhance financial stability, and create synergies aimed at delivering greater value to customers and suppliers. Currently, METRO operates 10 wholesale centers across major cities including Lahore, Karachi, Multan, Islamabad, and Faisalabad.

Key Responsibilities
- Execute daily treasury operations, including accounting and maintaining accurate financial records.
- Manage trade and non-trade payments efficiently.
- Reconcile bank accounts and payment transactions to ensure accuracy.
- Coordinate updates related to bank accounts, business registrations, and authorized signatories.
- Oversee treasury accounting postings such as bank charges, final settlements, and fund transfers.
- Handle foreign currency remittances and payments in compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Perform reconciliation and booking of markup and interest.
- Manage petty cash and process utility bill reimbursements.
- Administer bank guarantees, including issuance, renewal, and release.
- Provide support during internal and external audits by preparing necessary documentation and reports.
- Manage other treasury-related operations as required to support business needs.

Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (B.Com), MBA, ICMA, or ACCA from a reputable university.
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in treasury, finance, or accounting roles.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills
- Proficiency in SAP or other ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experience with treasury management systems is considered an advantage.
- Strong competencies in treasury operations and accounting, payment processing, bank reconciliations, and banking coordination.
- Demonstrated financial acumen, compliance awareness, and analytical problem-solving skills.
- High attention to detail and accuracy in all financial transactions and record-keeping.

This role offers the opportunity to work within a dynamic and growing wholesale business, contributing to the financial integrity and operational efficiency of the treasury function. Candidates with a strong background in treasury and finance, combined with technical proficiency and a proactive approach, will find this position rewarding.