Treasury Operations Manager

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based incentives

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Professional development opportunities

Hybrid work arrangement in Pretoria

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria, Gauteng, is seeking a Treasury Operations Manager to lead the daily treasury functions, including cash positioning, wire transfers and payments. The role focuses on optimizing cash flows and maintaining robust banking relationships within a hybrid work model.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in treasury, strong analytical skills, and expertise in liquidity planning, with knowledge of SA regulations and TMS platforms. Collaboration with finance teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics or related field.
• Master's degree or professional certification (CTP, CFA) is a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in treasury operations, cash management, or corporate finance.
• Proven experience in managing daily cash flows, liquidity planning, and banking relationships.
• Strong understanding of financial markets, instruments, and payment systems.
• Proficiency in treasury management systems (TMS) and Microsoft Excel.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate across departments.
• Knowledge of South African banking regulations and treasury best practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily treasury operations, including cash positioning, wire transfers, and payment processing.
• Forecast short-term and long-term cash requirements and surpluses, ensuring liquidity.
• Manage relationships with banking partners, negotiating fees and service levels.
• Implement and maintain internal controls over treasury processes to ensure accuracy and security.
• Support funding strategies, debt issuance, and investment of surplus cash.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and best practices.
• Participate in the selection and implementation of treasury management systems (TMS) and related technologies.
• Prepare regular reports on treasury activities, cash positions, and liquidity metrics for senior management.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Master's degree or professional certification (CTP, CFA)

Tools

Treasury Management Systems (TMS)

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic financial services provider, is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Treasury Operations Manager to join their team in Pretoria, Gauteng. This role is essential for ensuring the smooth and efficient execution of daily treasury operations, including cash management, liquidity planning, and funding activities. You will be responsible for optimizing cash flows, managing banking relationships, and implementing robust controls to mitigate operational and financial risks. The successful candidate will be instrumental in supporting the strategic financial objectives of the organization within the bustling economic hub of South Africa. This position involves a hybrid work model, balancing office-based responsibilities with the flexibility of remote work.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage daily treasury operations, including cash positioning, wire transfers, and payment processing.
• Monitor and forecast short-term and long-term cash requirements and surpluses, ensuring adequate liquidity.
• Manage relationships with banking partners, negotiating fees and service levels.
• Implement and maintain effective internal controls over treasury processes to ensure accuracy and security.
• Support the execution of funding strategies, debt issuance, and investment of surplus cash.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Participate in the selection and implementation of treasury management systems (TMS) and related technologies.
• Prepare regular reports on treasury activities, cash positions, and liquidity metrics for senior management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• A Master's degree or professional certification (e.g., CTP, CFA) is a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in treasury operations, cash management, or corporate finance.
• Proven experience in managing daily cash flows, liquidity planning, and banking relationships.
• Strong understanding of financial markets, instruments, and payment systems.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in treasury management systems (TMS) and Microsoft Excel.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments.
• Knowledge of South African banking regulations and treasury best practices.

Benefits

• We offer a competitive salary, performance-based incentives, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical aid, retirement fund contributions, and opportunities for professional development.
• The hybrid work arrangement in Pretoria provides a balanced approach to work and personal life, fostering productivity and well-being.