Treasury Analyst

Placements24; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 560,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Retirement contributions

Structured training program

Career progression

Job summary

Placements24 in Queenstown, Eastern Cape, seeks a diligent Treasury Analyst to manage cash flow, liquidity and risk exposures within the finance department. You will forecast cash needs, oversee banking relationships, and execute treasury operations to ensure adequate resources for the company’s strategic objectives.

The role offers hands-on exposure to corporate treasury functions, with opportunities to develop expertise under senior finance professionals in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in a treasury, finance, or accounting role.
• Solid understanding of cash management, liquidity principles, and financial markets.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily cash management activities, including monitoring cash balances and executing payments.
• Develop and maintain accurate cash flow forecasts to support liquidity management.
• Manage relationships with banking partners and negotiate service fees.
• Support the identification and mitigation of financial risks, such as interest rate and foreign exchange risk.
• Assist in the preparation of treasury reports and analyses for senior management.
• Ensure compliance with treasury policies and procedures.

Skills

Cash forecasting

Cash management

Banking relationships

Financial risk management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Treasury Management System (TMS)

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a diligent and analytical Treasury Analyst to join their finance department in Queenstown . This role is essential for managing the company's cash flow, liquidity, and financial risk exposures. You will be responsible for cash forecasting, managing banking relationships, and executing treasury operations to ensure the company has adequate financial resources. This position provides a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in corporate treasury within the Eastern Cape , working closely with senior finance professionals to support the company's financial stability and strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in daily cash management activities, including monitoring cash balances and executing payments.
• Develop and maintain accurate cash flow forecasts to support liquidity management.
• Manage relationships with banking partners and negotiate service fees.
• Support the identification and mitigation of financial risks, such as interest rate and foreign exchange risk.
• Assist in the preparation of treasury reports and analyses for senior management.
• Ensure compliance with treasury policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in a treasury, finance, or accounting role.
• Solid understanding of cash management, liquidity principles, and financial markets.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with treasury management systems (TMS) is a plus.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for performance-based adjustments.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement contribution options.
• Structured training program focused on corporate treasury functions.
• Opportunity for career progression within the finance department.
• Supportive work environment focused on financial discipline and accuracy.