Corporate Treasury Lead

Job Purpose 
Oversees cash management operations, liquidity planning, and financial risk control to ensure the company’s treasury function operates efficiently and in compliance with financial regulations. This role is responsible for monitoring cash flow, managing banking relationships, optimizing working capital, and supervising treasury staff to support corporate financial stability.
Responsibilities & Duties
Safety & Compliance Duties
• Maintains the highest standards of corporate governance, ensuring that all activities are carried out ethically and in compliance with the Company’s QHSSE policies, Management System, Zero Tolerance policy, relevant laws, regulations, standards, and industry practices, and comply with the ADES WAY, and the rules to live by.
• Will be a champion of Safety, providing exemplary leadership and commitment to all safety initiatives within the business.
• Places Safety as a true north, while never intentionally placing employees, our processes, customers, or the communities in which we live and work at risk.
• Will ensure that safety protocols are always adhered to.
Other Duties
Treasury Operations & Cash Flow Oversight:
• Monitors and manages daily cash flow operations, ensures adequate liquidity is available for business needs.
• Supervise and approve fund transfers, vendor payments, and intercompany settlements to maintain accurate and timely financial transactions.
• Ensures efficient utilization of cash resources by optimizing working capital and investment of surplus funds.
• Identifies and resolves cash flow bottlenecks to improve liquidity availability and minimize operational disruptions.
• Reviews and validates cash flow forecasts, ensures alignment with financial planning and corporate funding strategies.
Banking & Financial Institution Coordination:
• Acts as the primary liaison with banks and financial institutions, ensuring seamless execution of transactions and optimized banking services.
• Negotiates banking terms and manages bank account structures to minimize transaction costs and improve cash management efficiency.
• Ensures compliance with banking regulations, KYC, and AML requirements to protect the organization from financial risks and regulatory penalties.
• Oversees and tracks bank charges, interest rates, and financial fees to identify cost-saving opportunities and optimize cash positioning.
• Manages treasury documentation and bank account records, ensuring proper authorization and compliance with ADES policies.
Treasury Risk Management & Compliance:
• Implements internal controls and risk mitigation strategies to prevent unauthorized transactions and fraud in treasury operations.
• Ensures compliance with IFRS, SOX, and financial reporting standards to maintain audit readiness and regulatory adherence.
• Conducts periodic treasury risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and recommend corrective actions to protect company assets.
• Oversees the monitoring of FX exposure and interest rate risks, actively supporting corporate hedging strategies and financial stability.
• Leads financial control initiatives to enhance accountability and minimize discrepancies in cash management.
 

Treasury Reporting & Financial Analysis:
• Prepares and analyzes treasury reports, cash flow summaries, and financial exposure statements to provide insights for decision-making.
• Monitors cash flow variances and reconciliation reports, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting and forecasting.
• Develops liquidity dashboards and KPIs to track treasury performance and ensure continuous process improvement.
• Provides strategic recommendations based on cash flow trends and working capital movements to support financial stability.
Process Improvement & Treasury Systems Optimization:
• Identifies inefficiencies in cash processing and fund transfers to streamline operations and enhance treasury workflow.
• Ensures treasury ERP and financial systems (SAP, Oracle, TMS) are fully utilized to improve accuracy and reporting efficiency.
• Automates treasury functions and reporting processes to reduce manual errors and improve operational effectiveness.
• Evaluates and implements treasury best practices to enhance compliance, transparency, and financial control.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
• Works closely with AP and AR teams to improve cash conversion cycles and ensure timely collections and disbursements.
• Collaborates with FP&A and budgeting teams to align cash forecasts with corporate financial strategies. • Liaises with tax and compliance teams to ensure adherence to financial regulations and reporting standards.
• Coordinates with procurement and project finance teams to manage funding for capital expenditures and vendor payments.
• Supports IT and finance teams in treasury system enhancements to improve data accuracy and workflow automation.
Leadership & Team Development:
• Supervises and mentors cash management accountants, ensuring accurate and efficient execution of treasury tasks.
• Provides training on treasury policies, financial controls, and compliance standards to strengthen treasury function effectiveness.
• Conducts performance reviews and feedback sessions to develop team capabilities and improve operational outcomes.
• Establishes treasury standard operating procedures (SOPs) and best practices to ensure consistency and efficiency.
• Fosters a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the treasury team. 

Education & Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 6–8 years of experience in treasury operations, cash management, or corporate finance.
• Prior experience in supervisory or leadership roles within treasury functions.
• Previous experience dealing with international financial institutions.
Skills/Competencies Required
• Excellent English knowledge, both oral and written.
• Outstanding interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Strong expertise in cash flow forecasting, liquidity management, and working capital optimization.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) and Treasury Management Systems (TMS).
• Familiarity with banking regulations, financial controls, and AML/KYC compliance.
• Proficiency in financial reporting, variance analysis, and treasury automation tools
• Flexibility to adapt to changing market conditions and business needs.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under strict deadlines in a fast-paced treasury environment.
• High level of integrity, attention to detail, and commitment to financial compliance. 
Communication & Work Relationships
Inside the Company: Accounting, Finance, Operations, Procurement & Compliance Teams.
Outside the Company: Banks, Financial Institutions, External Auditors, Regulatory Authorities.
Success Defined
• Cash flow and liquidity risks mitigated.
• Bank reconciliations and transactions completed timely.
• Treasury compliance and financial controls strengthened.
• Banking costs and transaction efficiencies improved.
• Treasury team performance and process accuracy enhanced.