A leading fintech company is seeking a 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. You will lead a team, collaborate with key departments such as accounting, legal, and tax, and work closely with senior leadership to align treasury practices with business goals.
This role offers the opportunity to shape the treasury operations of a rapidly growing global fintech company, helping drive business growth through effective financial management and innovative strategies.
Key qualifications for the Head of Finance Treasury:Qualified CA(SA) with 10 years of post-qualification experience10+ years of experience in treasury operations, including significant leadership experienceStrong understanding of global treasury operations, foreign currency, and interest rate risk managementExperience in managing financial models and cash management systemsTreasury 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 managementDevelop and implement financial models to support strategic decision-making related to investments, cash management, and capital structureMonitor and manage the company's global cash position to ensure liquidity aligns with business objectivesOversee debt and credit facilities, maintaining relationships with external financial institutions to secure necessary servicesProvide regular, insightful reports on treasury operations to senior leadership and key stakeholdersLead and inspire a high-performance treasury team, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learningOptimize working capital management to support the company's growth, while effectively managing financial risksDevelop and implement policies and procedures to mitigate foreign currency and interest rate risks, ensuring compliance with financial regulationsSupport the scaling of treasury operations and the launch of new products to align with the company's strategic growthCollaborate with other departments, ensuring treasury functions align with overall company objectivesEnsure adherence to financial regulations, implementing best practices within treasury operationsMonitor 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 skillsAnalytical and strategic thinker with strong problem-solving abilitiesExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsHigh emotional intelligence and a collaborative mindsetResults-driven and business-focused, with a strong understanding of financial markets and regulatory requirementsIf you are passionate about leading treasury operations and have strong experience in managing complex global financial operations, please reach out for a further conversation.
About the jobContract Type: FULL_TIME
Focus: Finance & Accounting
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Location: Cape Town
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