Head of Treasury

SUMMARY:
Our client is seeking a Head of Treasury who will be responsible for leading the implementation and

POSITION INFO:

Our client is seeking a Head of Treasury who will be responsible for leading the implementation and tactical management of the Treasury function and strategy for the SSA region (41 countries).

Responsibilities:

• In collaboration with the SSA finance team and country CFOS and Country Managers and with leadership from the SSA CFO:

• Provide input into sub-functional strategy of the Treasury function in SSA.

• Plan for short-term financial requirements and lead management of cash holdings, cash flows and borrowings to smoothly carry out business activities, achieve guaranteed liquidity and minimize risk exposure.

• Continuously evaluate and recommend investment options, funding sources and financial instruments in line with overall financial and business objectives for the full SSA region.

• Provide guidance and support to the country finance teams and regional COE functions to enable efficient management of collections and disbursements.

• Guide and review investment planning, administration and continuous monitoring.

• Monitor performance and security of credit, working and depository accounts held with local and international banking and investment institutions across the 41 countries.

• Monitor and analyse business and financial developments affecting Treasury initiatives and activities and provide insights and guidance to the SSA financial function.

• Lead and monitor compliance of the treasury processes and activities in accordance with policies, standards, regulations and laws.

• Analyse challenges and areas of opportunities and recommend new ideas, concepts, processes and best practices.

• Lead negotiations within the Treasury function area.

• Consolidate the banking providers as far as possible across SSA with the appointment, where possible of a regional banking provider.

• Establish and maintain relationships with the various banks, financial institutions and other financial community members.

• Manage the sourcing of foreign currency to pay and settle network fees.

• Commodity trades to pay and settle network fees where necessary.

• Communicate and influence senior business leaders, (AMB, Country SMT) outside of own job area to accept practices and approaches.

• Collaborate with Regional Finance COEs to implement best approaches in treasury across SSA.

• Develop strong, trusting relationships with senior business leaders.

• Cooperate with and coordinate 3rd parties.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Financial Management.

• More than 8 years across multiple geographies and currencies (preferably in Africa) with specific experience in: Treasury Management, Cash Flow, Funding, Banking, Credit, Financial Institutions, Risk Management, Accounting, Accounts Payable, Compliance, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Forecasting, Liability, Business Processes, Business Strategy, Project Management (treasury projects), Stakeholder Management, Influencing, Feedback, Presentation, Facilitation, Negotiation.