A leading fintech company based in Cape Town is seeking a Group Treasury Manager to join their team and support the Head of Treasury in developing and executing a comprehensive treasury management plan.
The Group Treasury Manager will play a crucial role in leading the Treasury team, responsible for group cash flow forecasting, liquidity management, daily cash management activities, and periodic reporting. The successful individual will also drive best practices and personal development within the team, ensuring a transformation into a "World Class" treasury function.
The role involves extensive internal collaboration with financial accounting and commercial teams, as well as external liaison with banking partners, regulatory bodies, third parties, and auditors. The successful candidate will contribute to the development and implementation of policies and procedures to manage foreign currency exposure and interest rate risk and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
Key qualifications for the Group Treasury Manager:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher qualification in Finance (Essential)
- +5 years’ staff managerial experience (Essential)
- Experience in treasury management (Essential)
- Multinational group / fintech industry experience (Desirable)
- Exchange control experience (Essential)
- Strong understanding of financial regulations and compliance requirements
- Aptitude for working with data and financial modelling skills
- Commercial cash and debt facility management experience
Key duties for the Group Treasury Manager include but are not limited to:
- Co-create and implement a comprehensive treasury management strategy
- Develop and implement policies to manage foreign currency exposure and interest rate risk
- Maintain and align Treasury standard operating procedures with regulatory requirements
- Establish and manage compliance controls for Treasury operations
- Oversee the rollout of treasury management systems and provide adequate training
- Develop financial models to support decision-making related to cash management, investments, and capital structure
- Review and enhance cashflow forecasting tools, and support initiatives to automate processes
- Manage debt and credit facilities, and support negotiations of loan agreements and covenants
- Build relationships with banks, investment banks, and other financial institutions
- Prepare financial analysis for new opportunities and treasury cost savings across the Group
- Ensure adequate working capital for group entities
- Provide Treasury support on projects and operations across the Group
- Oversee group intercompany payments in compliance with regulatory requirements
- Conduct research on industry trends and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
Key personal skills for the successful Group Treasury Manager:
- Open and adaptable with experience in blue-chip and high-growth entrepreneurial organisations
- Exceptional leadership skills with a high-performing team development focus
- High energy, results-oriented, and constructive influencer
- Passionate about the companies’ purpose, enjoys fast-paced environments, and is a hands-on self-starter
- Works well under pressure, linking roles to shareholder value and profitability
- Committed to excellence, inclusion, diversity, community development, and the environment
- Proactive thinking and proactive in seeking efficiencies and process improvements
- Good organisation skills
If you are passionate about treasury management and have strong experience in finance and leadership, please get in touch to learn more about this exciting opportunity.
About the job
Contract Type: FULL_TIME
Focus: Finance & Accounting
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Location: Cape Town
Specialism: Banking & Financial Services
Industry: Financial Services
Salary: Negotiable
Job Reference: J0027B-370D9392
Date posted: 05 November 2024
Consultant: Ashleigh Cloete
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