Treasury Specialist (Back Office)

Network Finance; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Finance is seeking a seasoned Regional Treasury professional based in Midrand to lead cash and liquidity management across multiple African entities. You will optimise funding, monitor FX exposure, and drive treasury policy compliance as part of a broader digital transformation.

The role covers treasury risk, banking relationships, regulatory compliance, month-end close, and reporting. You will enhance processes, support IFRS governance, and contribute to treasury system improvements,

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' Treasury experience within multinational environments.
• Proven ability to manage treasury across multiple African countries.
• Strong knowledge of cash flow forecasting, FX, liquidity, funding and debt.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily cash positions and liquidity across African entities.
• Prepare and maintain cash flow forecasts and liquidity analyses.
• Execute FX hedging, funding, deposits and loan transactions.
• Monitor financial risks including currency exposure and liquidity.
• Build banking relationships and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Oversee month-end treasury close and management reporting.
• Support treasury transformation & digitisation initiatives.

Skills

Treasury management

Cash flow forecasting

FX hedging

Liquidity management

Funding and debt

Trade finance instruments

Treasury accounting

Education

BCom Accounting or Finance Degree

Tools

SAP

Treasury systems

Job description

This role is responsible for managing regional treasury activities, including cash and liquidity management, foreign exchange exposure, funding requirements, banking relationships, and financial risk management.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring optimal liquidity, regulatory compliance, effective treasury reporting, and supporting the ongoing digital transformation of the treasury function.

This role is based in Midrand.

Key Responsibilities:

Cash & Liquidity Management

• Manage daily cash positions and liquidity across multiple African entities.
• Prepare and maintain accurate cash flow forecasts and liquidity analyses.
• Ensure sufficient funding is available to meet operational and capital requirements.
• Optimise cash utilisation and working capital across the region.

Treasury & Risk Management

• Execute foreign exchange, hedging, funding, deposit and loan transactions.
• Monitor and manage financial risks, including foreign currency exposure and liquidity risks.
• Support the development and implementation of treasury strategies and best practices.
• Manage letters of credit, bank guarantees, and related banking instruments.

Banking & Regulatory Compliance

• Build and maintain strong relationships with banking partners across multiple jurisdictions.
• Manage exchange control applications, approvals, and renewals.
• Ensure compliance with central bank regulations and treasury governance requirements.
• Support internal and external audits relating to treasury operations.

Reporting & Controls

• Oversee treasury month-end close activities.
• Prepare monthly debt reports, foreign currency exposure reports, and treasury management reports.
• Maintain robust treasury controls, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and internal governance standards.

Treasury Transformation

• Support the digitisation and automation of treasury processes.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the treasury function.
• Contribute to treasury systems enhancements, with exposure to Kyriba considered advantageous.

Job Experience and Skills Required

• BCom Accounting or Finance Degree.
• Minimum 5 years' Treasury experience within a multinational or international environment.
• Proven experience managing treasury activities across multiple African countries.
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Cash management and cash flow forecasting
  • Foreign exchange and hedging
  • Liquidity management
  • Funding and debt management
  • Trade finance instruments
  • Treasury accounting and financial instruments
• Experience working within ERP environments, preferably SAP.