Are you an experienced professional with a passion for payments, cash management, and process improvement? We are looking for a Treasury & Payment Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will manage end-to-end payment operations, support liquidity planning, oversee banking activities, and contribute to treasury and risk management in an international environment. If you are proactive, and thrive in a dynamic setting, we'd love to hear from you.

Treasury & Payment Specialist

About the Role

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Treasury & Payment Specialist to join our Finance team. In this role, you will be responsible for the end-to-end execution and control of payment activities across multiple legal entities, ensuring payments are processed accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with internal controls. You will also support cash management, liquidity planning, financial risk management, and treasury operations while working closely with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and other finance teams.

Key Responsibilities

Payment Operations

• Execute and monitor end-to-end payment processes across multiple entities.
• Prepare, review, and process payment batches in SAP for various payment methods, including SEPA and international payments.
• Monitor payment approval workflows and ensure timely execution through banking platforms.
• Investigate and resolve rejected payments, payment exceptions, and unmatched invoices.
• Process manual payment requests while maintaining a complete audit trail and supporting documentation.
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable to resolve payment-related issues and vendor inquiries.
• Provide payment confirmations and remittance advice to suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Banking & Financial Administration

• Process and reconcile daily bank transactions and bank statements within SAP.
• Maintain accurate cash-in-transit and payment-in-transit reconciliations.
• Process manual journal entries and foreign currency adjustments where required.
• Perform monthly petty cash reconciliations.
• Maintain banking documentation and support banking portal administration.
• Coordinate Know Your Customer (KYC) documentation and onboarding with financial institutions.

Cash & Liquidity Management

• Prepare and maintain weekly cash flow and liquidity forecasts.
• Monitor bank balances, payment schedules, payroll funding, and intercompany cash movements.
• Execute intercompany funding transactions and support short-term cash investments where required.
• Perform monthly cash reconciliations for bank accounts, investments, and petty cash.
• Support internal and external audits by providing treasury documentation and transaction support.

Foreign Exchange Support

• Assist in monitoring foreign exchange exposures.
• Support the execution and administration of FX spot and derivative transactions.
• Contribute to treasury initiatives focused on financial risk management.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in treasury, payment operations, accounts payable, or finance operations.
• Experience working in an international, multi-entity environment.
• Hands-on experience with SAP payment processing and bank postings.
• Experience with Coupa and electronic banking platforms is an advantage.
• Good understanding of SEPA and international payment processes.
• Knowledge of internal controls, audit requirements, and treasury operations.
• Familiarity with financial markets and foreign exchange products is a plus.

Skills & Competencies

• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High level of ownership, integrity, and accountability.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
• Collaborative team player with the ability to work cross-functionally.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on efficiency and process optimization.
• Strong awareness of compliance, governance, and internal controls.

This role is managed by Walters People B.V., trading under the name Robert Walters.