Treasury Manager

Job Description

Job Purpose:

The Treasury Manager is responsible for overseeing the organisation's treasury operations, including cash flow forecasting, liquidity management, banking relationships, and investment activities. The role ensures optimal use of the company's cash resources, compliance with financial policies, and the development of effective banking and funding strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Cash Management:

• Monitor daily cash positions to ensure sufficient liquidity to meet operational needs
• Prepare short-term and long-term cash flow forecasts
• Optimise cash balances across multiple accounts and entities
• Oversee cash concentration, pooling arrangements, and intercompany fund movements
• Manage and control electronic banking platforms

1. Bank Relationship Management:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all banking partners
• Negotiate banking terms, fees, and services to support cost-effective operations
• Maintain up-to-date bank account documentation and authorised signatories
• Evaluate and select banking partners based on performance and service offerings
• Monitor bank performance and service levels regularly

1. Treasury Operations:

• Manage and report on company debt, credit facilities, and covenant compliance
• Execute foreign exchange, interest rate hedging, and other treasury transactions where applicable
• Ensure treasury transactions are recorded accurately and timely
• Assist with the implementation of treasury management systems (TMS) or banking technology

1. Compliance and Risk Management:

• Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and procedures
• Monitor counterparty risk and ensure compliance with treasury policies
• Coordinate with auditors and regulators as required

1. Reporting and Analysis:

• Prepare treasury reports for senior management, including cash flow analyses and variance explanations
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes with cash flow inputs
• Analyse working capital trends and provide recommendations for improvement

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• Professional certification (e.g., CTP Certified Treasury Professional, CFA, CPA) is preferred
• Minimum 5 years of relevant treasury or finance experience, with at least 2 years in a managerial role
• Experience with treasury systems, ERP platforms, and online banking tools

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Effective negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Excel and financial modeling
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines under pressure
• Sound understanding of financial markets, instruments, and treasury products
• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks and compliance practices related to cash and banking

Desirable Attributes:

• Experience in multinational or multi-currency environments.
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on, problem-solving approach.
• Proactive communicator and collaborator across departments.