Key Responsibilities:
- Cash Flow Management:
- Monitor daily cash balances, forecast cash needs, and ensure optimal liquidity for operations.
- Coordinate cash transfers and funding between accounts, business units, and projects.
- Banking & Financial Institution Relations:
- Manage relationships with banks and financial institutions to negotiate favorable terms on loans, facilities, and transactions.
- Ensure compliance with all loan covenants and banking requirements.
- Treasury Operations:
- Oversee treasury transactions including FX deals, loan repayments, interest calculations, and investment placements.
- Monitor treasury KPIs and support internal audit reviews.
- Funding Strategy:
- Develop and implement short- and long-term financing strategies aligned with business expansion and capital expenditure needs.
- Evaluate and recommend debt, equity, or alternative funding options when necessary.
- Risk Management:
- Identify and mitigate financial risks related to interest rates, foreign exchange, and liquidity.
- Implement controls to prevent fraud and inefficiencies in treasury operations.
- Reporting & Compliance:
- Prepare accurate and timely treasury reports, including cash position reports, funding schedules, and variance analyses.
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations, internal policies, and IFRS standards.
Requirements:
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related discipline. MBA or a professional certification (e.g., ICAN, ACCA, ACT) is highly preferred.
Experience:
- Minimum of 6–8 years’ experience in treasury or corporate finance roles, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial capacity.Experience in agribusiness, manufacturing, or FMCG sectors is an advantage.
Key Skills:
- In-depth knowledge of cash management, banking instruments, and treasury operations.
- Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Proficiency in financial modeling, ERP systems, and treasury management software.
- Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
Preferred Attributes:
- Ability to thrive in a high-pressure and rapidly evolving environment.
- Experience handling project finance or export-import funding.
- Sound understanding of agricultural seasonal cash cycles and commodity pricing.
Job Type: Full-time