Treasury Controller

Grindrod; Durban; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading South African firm is seeking a Treasury Controller to support its Group Treasury function. This role involves executing daily cash management activities, ensuring compliance with governance standards, and managing bank accounts. The ideal candidate should have a degree in finance and 2-3 years' experience in a similar role. Proficiency in MS Excel, SAP, and good communication skills are essential. The position offers the opportunity to work on various projects and interact with internal and external stakeholders, contributing to effective cash management and reporting.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years’ experience in Treasury or similar function is required.
• Experience in a listed company or multinational environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute day-to-day cash management activities.
• Administer and manage bank accounts, including opening/closing.
• Ensure compliance with exchange control regulations.
• Prepare and submit economic assumptions and budgets.

Skills

MS Excel

SAP

HFM

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Matric

Degree in Finance

Job description

Grindrod South Africa is looking for a Treasury Controller to support the Group Treasury function by executing the daily operational, administrative, and control activities required to ensure effective cash management, compliance, and reporting across the Group. The Treasury Controller will ensure accurate, timely treasury operations, adherence to governance standards, and seamless interaction with internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Cash and Liquidity Management

• Execute day-to-day cash management activities
• Consolidate and monitor cash positions and short-term forecasts across the Group

Operations, Control and Accounts

• Open / closing of bank accounts
• Administering bank accounts (signatories, online users, designated persons etc.)
• Resolve banking queries from business units
• Booking of foreign exchange spot / FEC deals
• Ensure compliance with exchange control regulations; prepare and submit applications
• Process treasury accounting journals and month-end reconciliations
• Monthly trial balance update and account review
• Ensure adherence to Treasury and group policies and procedures
• Timeous and accurate uploading of exchange rates to SAP/HFM
• Preparation of budgets, estimates and economic assumptions and uploading to SAP/HFM systems
• Group reporting, including cash and short-term liquidity position, bank facilities, compliance and guarantees
• Management of intercompany loans, including interest recovery, preparing of agreements, monthly balancing, and any related withholding tax administration
• Support implementation and maintenance of Treasury Management Systems (TMS)
• Special projects and tasks assigned by the Treasury Operations Manager

Education & Experience

• Matric
• Degree in Finance
• 2-3 years’ experience in Treasury or similar function

Preferred

• Listed company experience, multi-national and cross-border experience

Knowledge & Skills

• Must have good oral, written and interpersonal skills and display initiative and attention to detail
• Strong proficiency in MS Excel, SAP, and HFM

Key Competencies

• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication
• Ability to absorb high volumes of information and manage multiple priorities
• Initiative, problem-solving ability, and strong organizational skills
• Team-oriented, with a disciplined approach to processes, records management, and compliance

Applications closing date: 15 December 2025