Treasury Manager

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POSITION INFO:

Our client is a global agri-business focused on leading the grains, oilseeds, and sugar supply chains, headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. Operating in 35 countries with 11,000+ employees, they trade with over 50 nations and provide farmers unique market access.

Job Purpose

The Treasury Manager SSA, based in Stellenbosch, oversees treasury operations for Sub-Saharan Africa (primarily South Africa, with potential expansion). Responsibilities include managing payments, cash flow, investments, trade finance, FX hedging for intercompany loans, and banking relationships. The role collaborates with Geneva/Portugal Treasury teams, regional CFO, finance, legal, compliance, and traders to optimize working capital.

Responsibilities

• Treasury Processes: Implement Group Treasury processes in South African entities and new SSA regions, ensuring compliance with approval and authority protocols.
• Banking Relationships: Manage SSA banking relationships, maintain accounts, negotiate lines with Global Financing, Legal, and Tax teams, and set up off-balance sheet structures.
• Cash Management: Oversee payments, approve transactions, manage forecasts, intercompany loans, and local debt.
• Reporting: Provide daily debt/cash reports, ensure accurate accounting, and submit monthly/ad-hoc reports to head-office treasury.
• Other: Collaborate with traders to reduce working capital, handle central bank requirements, liaise with FX traders, support audits, and enhance treasury systems with Global Treasury and IT.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 5+ years in treasury management or finance.
• Strong IT skills (Excel, Access, SharePoint) and treasury systems knowledge.
• Proficient in financial modelling and instruments.
• Fluent in English; comfortable in a semi-manual environment.

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