Main Purpose:
To perform designated responsibilities on a day-to-day basis as laid down in this document and supporting operations besides assisting in other initiatives
Knowledge Skills and Abilities, Key Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities
Cash flow Forecasting & Liquidity Management :
Oversee daily cash management activities for the country. Ensuring optimal liquidity levels and efficient cash utilization for South Africa, Lesotho and Eswatini. Preparation of Cash Flow statements (daily & monthly) including forecasts with close interactions with Commercial team. Understanding the banking requirements of the all entities in scope & coordination with banks daily. Support on liquidity analysis & working capital management. Review weekly sales forecasts of respective countries & initiate remedial measures as required.
Financing :
Evaluate financing options and structures to support business growth and capital requirements. Manage debt facilities, including syndicated loans, and other financing instruments, to ensure cost-effective funding. Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to execute financing transactions and maintain compliance with debt covenants.
FX Risk Management :
Ensure all FX exposures are highlighted and propose hedge strategies/ hedges Execute FX deals with the banks and ensure all FX deals booked are booked in IT2 Document explanation of all monthly FX PL including actual economic FX PL calculation Review and analyse weekly FX report Support Puma’s FX transactions with the banks and capture trades undertaken by Treasury in the risk management system Coordinate with the respective country analysts on the current FX exposure and facilitate communication between treasury and our partner banks Daily control and monitoring of complete deal set including active hedge positions and risks within the business. Maintains constant communication with Treasury in resolving settlement issues and provide general trade support as necessary. Brief Treasury on key market developments
Adhoc
Exchange control Documentation/ registration/ exceptions Facility management - New/ Renewals Local Regulatory/ Liquidity updates Monthly BS Treasury Review Quarterly Performance Reviews Weekly Fx review and presentation to management
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Post Graduate Degree Educated or equivalent 4 to 8 years Corporate Treasury Experience - commodity experience a benefit Demonstrable numeracy Skills Excellent communication Skills (written and oral) Microsoft Office proficient Africa Fx experience
Competencies
Strong Organisational Skills Excellent attention to detail Ability to work on own initiative Team Orientated Driven Efficiency focused Energetic & committed
Key Relationships and Department Overview:
Key Relationships
Various Banks (External) Affiliates, Supply, Finance, Commercial Operations team , Compliance and Accounting
