Finance Manager : Cash

The Agricultural Research Council; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institution in Pretoria seeks a Cash and Treasury Manager to oversee daily cash balances, liquidity management, and banking relationships. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 5 years of experience in cash management. Strong proficiency in Excel and good communication skills are essential. This permanent position offers a competitive remuneration package and emphasizes compliance with the Employment Equity Act.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

6 months' probation period

Qualifications

• 5 years' relevant experience in Cash and Treasury.
• Proficiency in the MS Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage daily cash balances and forecast cash requirements.
• Ensure sufficient liquidity for operational needs.
• Manage relationships with banking partners.
• Prepare cash flow analysis for senior management.

Skills

Cash management

Treasury management

Advanced Excel skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics or equivalent

Job description

Monitor and manage daily cash balances and forecast short-term and long-term cash requirements.Ensure sufficient liquidity to meet operational and strategic needs, including managing working capital.Oversee cash pooling, inter-company funding (petty cash and bank charges) arrangements, and internal transfers.Manage and maintain relationships with banking partners, including negotiation of terms, fees, and credit facilities.Administer treasury systems and ensure accurate and timely reporting of cash positions and treasury transactions.Evaluate and manage investment of surplus funds in accordance with approved policies.Develop and implement cash and treasury policies, procedures, and internal controls to safeguard assets.Prepare cash flow analysis for senior management.Provide insights into treasury performance, cost saving opportunities, and financial risk exposure.Support internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements.Collaborate with finance, legal, and operations teams to support business initiatives and strategic planningContribute to working capital optimisation and financial sustainability initiatives.Implement treasury best practices and continuous process improvements.Enforce financial & Internal Controls.Risk and investment management.Staff management.Review General ledger and bank account and petty cash reconciliations.Cash and short-term investment management.Recording, allocating and reconciling all bank and cash transactions, including EFTs and foreign exchange, receipts, payments, and petty cash.Follow-up of unknown deposits with the bank.Submit vat returns to SARS and manage vat payments.Relevant Bachelor's Degree in Accounting / Finance / Economics or equivalent.5 years' relevant experience in Cash and Treasury.Proficiency in the MS Office suite (Advanced Excel skills).

Good communication skills, written and verbal.Enquiries : Mr Kolobe Mashala : CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS : 29 SEPTEMBER

• Competitive remuneration package will be congruent with the scope, responsibilities, and the stature of the position.

Competitive remuneration package will be congruent with the scope, responsibilities, and the stature of the position.

The appointment will be subject to a positive security clearance, competency / leadership assessments and preference will be given to designated groups (including people with disabilities) in terms of the ARC Employment Equity Plan.

Permanent appointments are subject to six months' probation period.

The Agricultural Research Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles and processes of Employment Equity Act.Applications accompanied by covering letter, detailed CV (Including certified copies of certificates, supporting documents, copy of driver's license) and at least three contactable referees must be attached on the form.SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign qualifications.Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Applicants who do not receive any response four weeks after the closing date must regard their applications as unsuccessful.

The company has the right not to appoint.