Treasury Head

James Douglas Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

James Douglas Middle East is seeking a seasoned Head of Treasury based in the UAE to lead centralized treasury management for the group. This role oversees cash flow, liquidity planning, funding strategies, internal capital allocation, and robust governance, reporting to senior leadership.

The candidate should hold a Chartered Accountant designation, have 15+ years of treasury experience, and be comfortable working directly with promoters and the Chairman. UAE residency is mandatory.

Qualifications

• CA is mandatory.
• Based in UAE is required.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant finance/treasury experience.
• Strong experience in treasury, cash management, funding, banking, liquidity and capital allocation.
• Experience in diversified groups, family offices, infrastructure, investment, or multinational environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead centralized cash and liquidity management across group entities.
• Manage daily cash positions, liquidity forecasting and working capital requirements.
• Develop and execute funding strategies, including banking facilities, debt, and capital planning.
• Oversee internal lending and capital allocation across group businesses.
• Manage relationships with banks, financial institutions, auditors, and stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain robust treasury policies, controls and governance.
• Monitor debt facilities, covenants, interest costs, FX, liquidity and counterparty risks.
• Prepare cash-flow forecasts, financial analysis and treasury reports for senior management.
• Support budgeting, financial planning, audits and strategic financial decision-making.

Skills

Treasury management

Cash management

Liquidity forecasting

Funding strategies

Banking relationships

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Confidentiality

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

MBA (preferred)

Tools

Excel

Treasury management systems

Job description

Our client is a diversified global group with interests across infrastructure, energy, EPC, mining, agriculture, trading, and education, with a strong presence in emerging and developing markets.

They are looking to hire a Head of Treasury to lead centralized treasury management across the Group. This is a hands-on, high-trust role responsible for cash management, liquidity planning, funding strategy, internal capital allocation, and treasury controls, working closely with the Chairman and senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead centralized cash and liquidity management across group entities.
• Manage daily cash positions, liquidity forecasting, and working capital requirements.
• Develop and execute funding strategies, including banking facilities, debt, and capital planning.
• Oversee internal lending and capital allocation across group businesses.
• Manage relationships with banks, financial institutions, auditors, and key stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain robust treasury policies, controls, and governance.
• Monitor debt facilities, covenants, interest costs, FX, liquidity, and counterparty risks.
• Prepare cash-flow forecasts, financial analysis, and treasury reports for senior management.
• Support budgeting, financial planning, audits, and strategic financial decision-making.

Candidate Profile

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) – mandatory.
• Currently based in the UAE – mandatory.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant finance/treasury experience.
• Strong experience in treasury, cash management, funding, banking, liquidity, and capital allocation.
• Experience within a diversified group, family office, infrastructure, investment, or multinational environment preferred.
• Comfortable working directly with promoters, Chairmen, and senior leadership.
• Strong commercial judgment, analytical skills, confidentiality, and stakeholder management.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting or related discipline; MBA/Master's preferred.