Senior Treasury Specialist - MEA

MARS; Egypt (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Mars is seeking a corporate treasury professional to manage complex loan portfolio activities, assess liquidity, and oversee daily cash forecasts across Egypt and the broader MEA region.

You will coordinate with Legal, Tax, and Systems teams, ensure FX compliance with local regulations, manage banking relationships, and drive end-to-end trade finance workflows including LCs and LGs. Strong leadership and collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• 4–6 years of progressive corporate treasury, cash management, or transaction banking experience.
• Experience managing operations within Egypt and the broader MEA region.
• Experience leading complex projects and banking relationships.

Responsibilities

• Complex loan portfolio management and timely settlement of loans and interest obligations.
• Coordinate capitalization of loans and equity restructurings with local and global teams.
• Forecast daily cash positions and consolidate regional cash plans to identify funding gaps.
• Oversee FM4/IDC trade compliance and LC/LG workflows in Egypt.
• Bridge Procure-to-Pay with local banks and ensure FX regulatory compliance.
• Monitor FX market trends and liquidity across MEA markets.
• Direct paper-based administration for bank setups, KYC, and signatories.
• Support local system integration and ERP-related projects.

Skills

Cash forecasting

Banking portals

FX regulations

Trade finance

Cross-border payments

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

ACT/CTP treasury certifications

Tools

SAP

Cash forecasting platforms

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Complex Loan Portfolio Management Monitor and trace periodic interest accruals and ensure the timely settlement of loans and interest obligations
• Corporate Capitalization amp Restructuring Coordinate and execute end-to-end capitalization of loans and equity restructurings between local business units and global shareholders managing cross-functional handoffs with Legal Tax and Stat teams
• Cash Flow amp Liquidity Forecasting Oversee daily cash positions and consolidate short- and long-term regional cash planning forecasts to identify localized funding gaps cover accounts through internal feedings eliminate idle cash and optimize excess yield opportunities
• FM4 IDC Trade Compliance Monitor the shipment-by-shipment FM4 IDC issuance and documentation process in Egypt
• PTP amp MGSF Coordination Serve as the critical operational link between the Procure-to-Pay PTP team and local banking institutions Educate and onboard internal stakeholders on local FX and supporting documentations requirements
• FX Liquidity amp Market Monitoring Monitor macroeconomic indicators currency fluctuations and liquidity trends across key MEA markets
• Mandatory Paper-Based Administration Direct the physical wet signature processes required by local laws across the region for bank setups KYC reviews and signatory updates
• System Integration Projects Support strategic local implementation projects

Education

Education: Bachelor s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related business field. Professional treasury certifications (e.g., ACT, CTP) are a major advantage.

Experience

Experience: Minimum of 4 to 6 years of progressive corporate treasury, cash management, or transaction banking experience, with a proven track record of managing operations within Egypt and the broader MEA region.

Leadership

Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead complex projects, manage bank relationships, and informally supervise, guide, or train junior professionals.

Technical & Functional Skills

• ERP & Systems: Hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and cash forecasting platforms.
• Banking Portals: Advanced, administrative-level operational knowledge of corporate banking platforms.
• Regulatory Knowledge: In-depth understanding of CBE (Central Bank of Egypt) foreign exchange guidelines and cross-border payment compliance.
• Trade Finance: Solid understanding of Letters of Credit (LCs), Letters of Guarantee (LGs), and local import clearance workflows (FM4/IDC).

Key Behavioral Competencies

• The Five Principles: Absolute alignment with Mars' Five Principles (Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency, Freedom).
• Resilience & Conflict Resolution: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and successfully trace and resolve complex supplier, commercial, and banking escalations.
• Rigorous Control Focus: A strong internal control mindset.
• Collaborative Communicator: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills to influence partner teams and build strategic relationships with external banks.