Role Summary
The Head of Treasury will be responsible for leading and directing the formulation and execution of an appropriate funding strategy and ensuring proper asset and liability management in line with Treasury principles in addition it will be developing and maintaining sound relationships with lenders and rating agencies both locally and internationally.
Outputs
Financial Perspective:
- Lead the formulation of a cost-effective funding strategy aligned with the the company Corporate Plan.
- Coordinate execution of the Board-approved funding plan.
- Develop, review, and manage funding and risk hedging structures to optimise costs and minimise financial risk.
- Ensure regulatory compliance while protecting and optimising the company's financial well-being.
- Implement robust financial strategies and monitor financial activities for organisational stability and growth.
- Develop and enforce Treasury policies and accounting practices.
- Manage trades on exits of listed investments approved by the Board.
- Advise on financial market risks, legal implications, and term structures including interest rates.
- Act as an authorized dealer with informed decision-making.
Internal Processes:
- Engage continuously with Operations to determine the company's funding needs.
- Manage liquidity planning across short-, medium-, and long-term horizons.
- Ensure adequate credit facilities and trading lines are documented and in place.
- Facilitate funding arrangements for back-to-back deals and general funding pulls.
- Obtain external approvals from National Treasury, DTIC, etc.
- Finalize loan agreements in the company's best interest with relevant parties.
- Oversee Balance Sheet Management for short- and long-term funding insights.
- Formulate treasury strategies for varying economic cycles.
- Develop and manage 5-year strategic models for cash and funding pipelines.
- Provide international economic insights to support Forex funding within JSE constraints.
- Review and update counterparty limits with Board approval.
- Manage credit reviews of financial counterparts.
Experience / Skills Required
- 10-12 years in Treasury/Investment Banking within complex organizations
- 5+ years in leadership roles
- DFI experience is an added advantage
- Knowledge and experience in Capital markets, funding tools, and associated risks
- Knowledge and experience in PFMA, Exchange Control, and Treasury regulations
- Knowledge and experience in Corporate Governance and Credit Rating processes
- Knowledge and experience in Asset and Liability Management
- Knowledge and experience in Foreign exchange procedures and controls
- Knowledge and experience in Statutory record maintenance
- Knowledge and experience in Budget monitoring and risk management
- Knowledge and experience in Treasury systems (Quantum, Bloomberg)
- Knowledge and experience in Funds Transfer Pricing
Qualification Requirements
- Minimum: Postgraduate BCom Accounting/Finance,
- Added advantage CA(SA)/CFA/MBA
Personal Attributes/Behaviours/Attitudes
Behavioural Competencies
- Operating in a multi-cultural environment
- Political Awareness
- Coping with Pressure and Setbacks
- Conflict Management
- Negotiating and Influencing
Technical Competencies
- Conceptual and Analytical Thinking
- Results Orientation
- Entrepreneurial Thinking
- Commercial Acumen
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Communication & Influence
- Customer Insight & Focus
- Project Management
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