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Robert Walters is a global, specialist professional recruitment consultancy. "Our story begins in 1985, when our CEO, Robert Walters, opened the first office in Central London. Rob has led the company ever since and has the same passion and commitment today. Over the last 30 years the busines… read mores has grown and so has our ambition. We now operate across 27 countries and employ over 3,000 people. It’s a powerful success story built on the strength of our people. Organizations rely on us to find high quality professionals for a range of specialist roles. Professionals who are looking for a new role, whether it’s on a permanent, interim or contract basis, trust us to find them their ideal job. I believe that Robert Walters is something special. But I and others in the company never forget that the most important person to us is you – whether you’re a hiring manager or a job seeker." Giles Daubeney, Deputy CEO, Robert Walters Green Park Corner, Green Park Corner Cnr West Road South and, Lower Rd, Johannesburg, 2196, South Africa
A leading fintech company is seeking an Executive Head of Treasury to join their finance team and oversee the treasury operations. This role is based in Cape Town and will involve driving treasury strategy, managing global financial operations, and ensuring financial stability. As the Head of Treasury, you will be responsible for the strategic oversight of the company’s treasury function, including cash management, risk management, and financial modelling.
Key qualifications for the Head of Finance Treasury:
Qualified CA(SA) with 10 years of post-qualification experience
10+ years of experience in treasury operations, including significant leadership experience
Strong understanding of global treasury operations, foreign currency, and interest rate risk management
Experience in managing financial models and cash management systems
Treasury qualifications such as AMCT or MCT (Preferred)
Experience in the fintech or financial services sectors (Preferred)
Key duties for the Head of Finance Treasury include but are not limited to:
Lead the treasury function across the organization, overseeing cashflow forecasting, liquidity planning, and risk management
Develop and implement financial models to support strategic decision-making related to investments, cash management, and capital structure
Monitor and manage the company’s global cash position to ensure liquidity aligns with business objectives
Oversee debt and credit facilities, maintaining relationships with external financial institutions to secure necessary services
Provide regular, insightful reports on treasury operations to senior leadership and key stakeholders
Lead and inspire a high-performance treasury team, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning
Optimize working capital management to support the company’s growth, while effectively managing financial risks
Develop and implement policies and procedures to mitigate foreign currency and interest rate risks, ensuring compliance with financial regulations
Support the scaling of treasury operations and the launch of new products to align with the company’s strategic growth
Collaborate with other departments, ensuring treasury functions align with overall company objectives
Ensure adherence to financial regulations, implementing best practices within treasury operations
Monitor team performance, driving growth and development within the treasury function to meet key performance indicators (KPIs)
Key personal skills for a successful Head of Finance Treasury:
Strong leadership and team management skills
Analytical and strategic thinker with strong problem-solving abilities
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
High emotional intelligence and a collaborative mindset
Results-driven and business-focused, with a strong understanding of financial markets and regulatory requirements
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