Treasury lead

Main Purpose:The role is responsible for managing Treasury operations covering liquidity, cash forecasting and foreign exchange (FX) activities with the purpose to ensure efficient cash utilization, compliance with regulatory requirements, and optimization of interest and banking costs. The position will work closely with FM and other senior stakeholders within Puma along with external banking partners to support the organization’s financial and operational objectivesKnowledge Skills and Abilities, Key Responsibilities:

Cash & Liquidity Management

• Manage daily liquidity position and ensure adequate funding across entities
• Optimize interest expenses and earnings through efficient cash management
• Oversee and reconcile all inter-company cash flows
• Monitor and manage bank fees, ensuring cost efficiency

Cash Forecasting

• Prepare daily submissions of cashflow for the entity, raising any working capital (WC) needs or concerns
• Identify opportunities for investments and execution of decisions post management approval
• Develop and maintain the 9 weeks cashflow forecast on a monthly rolling basis
• Coordinating with other stakeholders like AP, AR, Commercial etc. for forecasted numbers.

Foreign Exchange (FX) Management

• Prepare monthly FX exposure report
• Recording FX bookings within the Treasury Management System (TMS)
• Review & Validate Fx Fuel Orders Supportive Documentation in line with Central Bank
• Expand Bank Relationships & Engagements in Country

Ad Hoc Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and enhancement of the Treasury Management System
• Conduct monthly cash flow treasury calls with Liquidity team
• Maintain strong relationships with banking partners and internal stakeholders
• Ensure ongoing compliance with all relevant regulatory and internal treasury requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• Proven experience in Treasury and/or Banking; exposure to the commodities sector is an advantage.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex financial concepts clearly.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office especially MS Excel
• Experience with Treasury Management Systems would be an advantage

• High level of integrity and accountability
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills

Key Relationships and Department Overview:

• Internal: Accounting, Supply, Finance, Operations and Compliance departments
• External: Banks and financial institutions