KAYALI Treasurer

KAYALI; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A global fragrance company is seeking a Treasurer to manage cash forecasts, banking relationships, and treasury operations. This role ensures strong liquidity and compliance with regulations while advising on treasury risks. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of treasury experience in a fast-paced environment, a Bachelor's degree in Finance or similar, and strong analytical skills. Experience with ERP systems is preferred. Join a vibrant team committed to continuous improvement and excellence in financial operations.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of treasury experience, preferably within a multinational or fast‑paced environment.
• Strong understanding of cash management, liquidity planning, FX, and treasury controls.
• Excellent analytical skills with a high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain cash flow forecasts across global entities.
• Manage daily cash positioning to ensure adequate liquidity.
• Optimize cash pooling structures and intercompany funding mechanisms.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for global banking partners.
• Monitor macroeconomic, interest rate, and FX trends to advise leadership.

Skills

Cash & Liquidity Management Expertise

Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills

Risk Awareness & Control Orientation

Stakeholder & Bank Relationship Management

Continuous Improvement & Proactiveness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

Professional certifications (ACT, CFA, CPA, ACCA)

Tools

ERP systems (MS Dynamics preferred)

Treasury management tools

Job description

Description

Who We Are:

Fuelled by passion, KAYALI was founded in 2018 by beauty mogul and fragrance fanatic, Mona Kattan. Translating to 'my imagination' in Arabic, KAYALI provides a modern fragrance experience inspired by Mona's rich Middle Eastern heritage and the art of layering scents to help you create your mood; where sharing scents is a ritual and smelling good is both an act of goodwill and self-love. Mona collaborates with some of the world's most renowned perfumers and sources the finest ingredients to create unique juices that are infinitely memorable, long-lasting, and cruelty‑free. Each luxurious fragrance is an ode to true craftsmanship and tells a special story, from the addictive notes to the multi‑faceted jewelled bottles.

Our mission:

To make everyone feel like the diamond they are! To build a global community of fragrance lovers through the power of scent and by providing them with the most innovative & luxurious fragrances, education and sharing our Middle Eastern fragrance rituals with the world.

Summary:

The Treasurer will be responsible for overseeing Kayali's global cash management, liquidity planning, and treasury operations. This role ensures the company maintains a strong liquidity position, optimizes banking structures, safeguards financial assets, and supports strategic financial decision‑making. The Treasurer will manage cash forecasting, banking relationships, treasury controls, and risk management, while supporting continuous improvement across the treasury function.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Cash & Liquidity Management

• Develop and maintain short, medium and long‑term cash flow forecasts across global entities.
• Manage daily cash positioning to ensure adequate liquidity for operational and strategic requirements.
• Optimize cash pooling structures and intercompany funding mechanisms.
• Support FX exposure monitoring and hedging strategies to mitigate currency risks.
• Oversee treasury transactions, including payments, transfers, and investments.

Treasury Operations & Controls

• Maintain and enhance treasury policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Ensure compliance with banking regulations and internal governance requirements.
• Manage bank account administration, including openings, closures, mandates, and user access.
• Monitor bank fees and optimize treasury operational efficiency.
• Prepare and submit the payment proposals for signatory approvals in ERP and bank.

Banking & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for global banking partners.
• Support negotiations of banking services, credit facilities, and operational enhancements.
• Collaborate with Finance, Accounting, Tax, and Legal teams to support cash‑related aspects of business transactions.
• Partner with FP&A to align liquidity planning with Budget and Forecast cycles.

Treasury Strategy & Risk Management

• Monitor macroeconomic, interest rate, and FX trends to advise leadership on treasury risks and opportunities.
• Support development of capital structure strategies, including debt planning and working capital optimization.
• Evaluate treasury technology enhancements and support ERP treasury module configuration.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across cash management, forecasting accuracy, and treasury analytics.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; professional certifications (ACT, CFA, CPA, ACCA) are a plus.
• 3-5 years of treasury experience, preferably within a multinational or fast‑paced environment.
• Strong understanding of cash management, liquidity planning, FX, and treasury controls.
• Experience with ERP systems (MS Dynamics preferred) and treasury management tools.
• Excellent analytical skills with a high attention to detail.
• Strong communication abilities and a collaborative working style.

Key Competencies

• Cash & Liquidity Management Expertise
• Analytical & Problem‑Solving Skills
• Risk Awareness & Control Orientation
• Stakeholder & Bank Relationship Management
• Continuous Improvement & Proactiveness