Corporate Finance Specialist - Treasury Ops

ACCA Careers; Jid Hafs; On-site; BHD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCA Careers is seeking a Corporate Finance Specialist - Treasury Ops in Bahrain. The role focuses on cash flow forecasting, liquidity management, and optimizing treasury operations across the group.

You will oversee bank relationships, fund transfers, investment transactions, and risk management strategies to align with the company’s financial objectives. A contract position with exposure to regulatory compliance and fundraising activities.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in treasury management systems and financial software.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Strong knowledge of financial markets, banking products, and risk management.
• CTP or CFA certification is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain cash flow projections.
• Monitor daily cash balances and ensure liquidity.
• Optimize cash utilization and banking structures.
• Manage treasury activities: transfers, payments, investments.
• Maintain relationships with banks and negotiate terms.
• Ensure treasury activities comply with regulations and internal controls.
• Identify liquidity exposures and funding measures.
• Monitor FX exposures and mitigation strategies.
• Develop risk management for rates, FX, and commodities.
• Work with management on investment strategies aligned with objectives.
• Assess investment opportunities for surplus cash and provide recommendations.
• Track investment performance and adjust portfolios as needed.
• Design SPV structures to support fundraising in compliance.
• Prepare treasury reports on cash positions, liquidity, and performance.
• Analyze data to provide insights for efficiency and strategy.
• Lead and develop the treasury team, with coaching.

Skills

Analytical

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Stakeholder management

Financial markets knowledge

Risk management

Education

CTP or CFA certification

Tools

Treasury management systems

Financial software

Job description

About The Job Corporate Finance Specialist - Treasury Ops

Job Type: Contract Role

Location: Bahrain

Department: Finance

Roles & Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain short- and long-term cash flow projections across the Group.
• Monitor daily cash balances across all entities and ensure sufficient liquidity to support business and operational requirements.
• Optimize cash utilization, surplus balances, and banking structures to enhance returns and improve liquidity efficiency.
• Manage day-to-day treasury activities, including fund transfers, wire payments, and investment transactions.
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with banks and financial institutions, including negotiation of banking terms and service arrangements.
• Ensure treasury activities are conducted in line with applicable financial regulations, policies, and internal controls.
• Identify and assess liquidity exposures and implement appropriate measures to maintain adequate funding and liquidity.
• Monitor foreign exchange exposures arising from international operations and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Develop and implement risk management approaches covering interest rate, foreign exchange, and commodity exposures.
• Work closely with senior management to develop investment strategies aligned with the Group's financial objectives.
• Assess available investment opportunities for surplus cash and provide recommendations based on risk, return, and liquidity considerations.
• Track investment performance and recommend portfolio adjustments where required.
• Design and establish appropriate SPV structures to support fundraising activities in compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and deliver periodic treasury reports covering cash positions, cash flow projections, liquidity requirements, and investment performance.
• Analyze treasury and financial data to provide actionable insights and recommendations for improved financial efficiency and strategic decision-making.
• Lead, manage, and develop the treasury team, promoting a strong performance-driven and collaborative environment.
• Provide ongoing coaching and training to the treasury team on industry best practices, regulatory developments, and treasury management processes.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, problem-solving skills and attention-to-detail.
• Proficiency in treasury management systems and financial software.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong knowledge of financial markets, banking products, and risk management.
• CTP or CFA certification is an advantage.