HEAD OF TREASURY

Role Summary: The Head of Treasury will be a strategic leader responsible for managing all aspects of the company’s treasury function. This includes cash management and forecasting, optimization of cash flows across entities, maintaining robust banking and lender relationships, securing access to financing on competitive terms, and ensuring the effective management of onshore and offshore cash. The role is critical to the financial health and operational success of the company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Treasury Operations: Oversee daily treasury activities, ensuring efficient cash management and liquidity to support business operations.
• Cash Management and Forecasting: Develop and implement reliable cash forecasting models to ensure adequate funding and optimal cash utilization.
• Banking Relationships: Establish and maintain strong relationships with banks and financial institutions, negotiating terms and ensuring access to credit and other financial resources.
• Cash Flow Optimization: Strategically manage cash flows between onshore and offshore entities to optimize cash availability and minimize tax implications.
• Securing Financing: Identify, evaluate, and secure financing options for the company, ensuring access to funds on competitive terms to support business needs and growth strategies.
• Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate financial risks, including interest rate, foreign exchange, and liquidity risks.
• Compliance and Governance: Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies for all treasury activities.
• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop the treasury team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

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Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (Master’s degree or professional qualifications like CFA/ACT preferred).
• Proven experience (10+ years) in treasury management, preferably within the mining or similar capital-intensive industry in Africa
• Strong expertise in cash management, financial risk assessment, securing financing, and relationship management with financial institutions.
• Solid understanding of cross-border cash management and regulatory frameworks.
• Exceptional analytical, strategic thinking, and leadership skills.

Key Competencies:

• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities to engage with internal and external stakeholders effectively.
• High attention to detail, with the capability to handle complex financial operations.
• Proactive, solution-oriented, and adaptable to a fast-paced environment.
• French and English