Chief Treasurer

Job Title

Chief Treasurer

Role Summary

The Chief Treasurer will be responsible for proper application of treasury policies and verify compliance with trading and other limits, forecast cashflow positions, related borrowing needs, funds available for investments and maintain the bank’s liquidity position

Qualification

First degree or its equivalent in any discipline from a reputable institution

Relevant professional certifications i.e. ACI or Treasury Dealership Certificate

Minimum of 12 years post graduate work experience out of which 8 years must have been spent in a treasury related function within the financial services industry.

Experience Requirements

Thorough knowledge of financial legislation, regulation and practices.

Knowledge of monetary market, investment management and financing techniques.

Demonstrated ability leveraging technology as a key enabler to enhance productivity and decision support

Proven experience leading and managing a sizeable team

Ability to deliver on set targets and achieve demonstrative results in line with the organisations strategic aspirations

Strategic thinker with high level of commercial acumen

Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills with the ability to build rapport across various stakeholders and effectively communicate and interact with top level management.

Strong influencing and negotiation skills with the ability to engage with others to achieve positive results

Strong leadership, supervisory, coaching, mentoring and people management skills

Resilient and focused go-getter with the exposure to best practices

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality

Key responsibilities

Operations

Develop and implement processes for smooth working of Treasury Dept

Develop and implement Controls & Checks

Plan & Manage long and short-term liquidity of the organisation

Day-to-day cash forecasting and cash flow management

Develop & monitor KPIs to evaluate the performance of each functions

Work closely with treasury managers to ensure that all treasury functions and activities are carried out within the purview of the treasury policies and regulations

Develop mechanisms to safeguard the organizations liquid and fixed assets

Lead key strategic treasury projects – including streamlining treasury processes, controls, risk management, bank account structure and account rationalization, payments, etc., amongst others in collaboration with key stakeholders

Advise executive management on changes in financial regulations, legislation as well as changes in competition and market trends

Develop tools and techniques for management of risks

Investment Management/Fund Management

Provide relevant input in defining strategies for managing the investment portfolio and ensuring optimal returns.

Build investment strategy that ensures appropriate liquidity across the organisation

Formulate and implement investment policies, including the establishment of risk parameters.

Plan & manage long and short-term liquidity of the organisation

Develop tools and techniques for management of funds

Cashflow Management

Day-to-day cash forecasting and cash flow management

Risk Management

Establish processes to support the identification of financial risks and exposure

Develop tools and techniques to hedge against the identified risks