Job Summary:

The Vault Treasury Officer is responsible for the secure custody, processing, recording, and reconciliation of cash, financial instruments, and other valuables held within the company’s vault operations. Operating within a high-security vault environment, the role forms a critical control point in the company’s cash management chain. The Vault Treasury Officer ensures that all funds entrusted to the facility are accurately processed, safeguarded, and fully traceable while under the company’s custody. The position requires strict adherence to chain-of-custody protocols, vault security procedures, and financial control standards to ensure the integrity, accountability, and accurate reconciliation of all cash movements. The role also supports the prevention, detection, and escalation of any discrepancies, irregularities, or potential security breaches within vault operations. 

Core Responsibilities:

• Receive, verify, count, and process cash, cheques, and other valuables entering and leaving the vault.

• Ensure strict adherence to chain-of-custody procedures for all items received, stored, transferred, and released.

• Accurately record all vault transactions within operational systems and documentation logs.

• Perform daily vault balancing and reconciliation to verify cash and inventory accuracy.

• Investigate and promptly report any discrepancies, shortages, or variances.

• Maintain full compliance with vault security protocols, dual-control requirements, and access control procedures.

• Monitor vault activities to identify procedural breaches, suspicious behaviour, or potential fraud.

• Maintain accurate custody, transfer, reconciliation, and audit documentation.

• Support internal and external audits by providing complete and accurate transaction records.

• Coordinate cash movements with Cash-in-Transit (CIT) teams, bank branches, and client locations.

• Provide professional support to internal departments and authorized external stakeholders.

• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Vault & Treasury Supervisor.

What we are looking for:

• Exceptional integrity and trustworthiness when handling cash and high-value assets.

• Strong numerical aptitude and reconciliation skills.

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

• High level of confidentiality and professionalism.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to work effectively within a team in a high-security operational environment.

• Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills.

• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks while meeting deadlines.

• Ability to remain calm and perform effectively under pressure.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum of five (5) CXC subjects, including Mathematics and English Language.

• At least two (2) years' experience in cash management, vault operations, banking, treasury, or a similar environment.

• Working knowledge of cash management procedures and financial control practices.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and basic operational systems.

• Experience performing cash balancing and reconciliations.

Special Conditions:

• Must possess a valid Firearm Permit.

• Must possess a valid P.S.R.A. Certification.

• Must be willing to work shifts, including nights, weekends, and public holidays.

• Must be capable of working within a high-security vault environment.

• Must be able to lift packages weighing up to fifty (50) pounds and above.

• Must adhere to strict security, confidentiality, and operational control procedures at all times.

We appreciate all applications of interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.