The Treasury Manager is responsible for managing an organization's liquidity, cash flow, funding, and financial risk to ensure optimal capital structure and financial stability. This role involves cash management, foreign exchange (FX) risk mitigation, investment strategies, and leveraging treasury technology to enhance financial efficiency. Key Responsibilities
1. Cash & Liquidity Management

• Forecast daily, weekly, and monthly cash flow positions.
• Optimize working capital (receivables, payables, inventory).
• Manage short-term investments and money market placements.

2. Funding & Debt Management

• Negotiate bank facilities (overdrafts, revolving credit, term loans).
• Oversee bond issuances and commercial paper programs.
• Monitor debt covenants and refinancing strategies.

3. Foreign Exchange (FX) & Interest Rate Risk Management

• Implement hedging strategies (forwards, options, swaps).
• Analyze FX exposure and recommend mitigation measures.
• Monitor interest rate fluctuations and their impact on debt.

4. Treasury Operations & Payments

• Supervise electronic payments (EFT, SWIFT, RTGS).
• Ensure fraud prevention in treasury transactions.
• Automate bank reconciliations and cash positioning.

5. Banking Relationships & Compliance

• Liaise with banks, rating agencies, and investors.
• Ensure compliance with SARB (South African Reserve Bank) regulations.
• Adhere to FICA, IFRS 9, and Basel III liquidity requirements.

6. Treasury Technology & Digital Transformation

• Utilize Treasury Management Systems (TMS) (e.g., Kyriba, SAP Treasury, Oracle Cash Management).
• Implement AI-driven cash forecasting tools.
• Leverage blockchain for cross-border payments (emerging trend).

7. Strategic Financial Leadership

• Advise CFO on capital structure optimization.
• Support M&A activities (due diligence, funding strategies).
• Present treasury reports to executives and board members.

Required Skills & Competencies
Technical Skills
✅ Cash Flow Modeling: Scenario analysis, liquidity forecasting
✅ Risk Management: FX hedging, interest rate derivatives
✅ Debt Capital Markets: Bond issuance, loan syndication
✅ Treasury Software: Kyriba, SAP Treasury, Bloomberg Terminal
✅ Regulatory Knowledge: SARB, IFRS 9, Basel III, FICA
Soft Skills
✔ Strategic Thinking – Balancing liquidity vs. investment returns
✔ Negotiation Skills – Dealing with banks and investors
✔ Attention to Detail – Preventing payment errors/fraud
✔ Leadership – Managing treasury teams Qualifications & Certifications
Mandatory:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics (BCom, BSc).
• Honours/Master’s in Finance or MBA (Preferred).

Professional Certifications (Highly Valued):

• CTP (Certified Treasury Professional) 
• CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst)