Treasury Manager

Main Purpose:To perform designated responsibilities on a day-to-day basis as laid down in this document and supporting the manager in managing the team and routine operations besides assisting in other initiatives.Knowledge Skills and Abilities, Key Responsibilities:

ABOUT PUMA ENERGY:

Puma Energy is a global integrated midstream and downstream oil company active in close to 40 countries. Formed in 1997 in Central America, Puma Energy has since expanded its activities worldwide, achieving rapid growth, diversification and product line development. The company directly manages over 3,500 employees. Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, it has regional hubs in Johannesburg (South Africa), Panama, Brisbane (Australia), Tallinn (Estonia) and has a Global Delivery Centre in Mumbai (India).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reviewing local/regional cash flow forecasts.
• Cash liquidity report (Reviewing cash balance per account, entity, country, region, )
• Reviewing cash flow deviation reports to ensure no impact to group liquidity
• Reviewing cash flow on monthly basis with country Finance manager and understand business dynamics
• collaborating with the Puma and banking partners for region & ensuring operational queries are resolved
• Developing liquidity strategies, overseeing liquidity and debt management for downstream entities
• Actively Managing debt facilities, including syndicated loans and other financing instruments, to ensure cost-effective funding arrange for entities
• Participate in the facility renewal process, negotiating terms and conditions with banking partners along with Regional Treasury head.
• Review and approve interbank transfers and Intercompany payments for the group, ensuring compliance with financial controls
• Develop and enforce Treasury policies, procedures, and KPIs, ensuring adherence to compliance and operational controls
• Support Intercompany maintenance process (legacy from the past) and adequate execution of new loan agreements with Cosec
• Reviewing FX movements for the region and ensure all process are being followed
• Ensuring all FX balance sheet exposures are submitted by the team for regional consolidation
• Ensuring all FX trades are being captured in system
• Support Group Treasury on various initiatives & analysis
• Supporting & providing all required confirmation to accounting /audit team
• Supporting & providing all required confirmation to accounting /audit team
• Cash + Liquidity Preparation
• Manage liquidity
• Optimise Interest expense/earnings
• Manage all inter-company flows
• Manage bank fees

• Cash Forecasting

• Daily Balance update - including Kyriba update
• Highlight WC needs and propose solutions

• Adhoc

• Local Regulatory/ Liquidity updates
• Prepare & Lead in Weekly Treasury Reviews
• Assist in Kyriba implementation
• Assist in running an RFP & it’s implementation across the respective countries under purview.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

• Degree Educated or equivalent (CA or MBA)
• Corporate/Bank Treasury Experience
• Possess strong numerical and analytical skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex information
• Microsoft Office proficient
• Team/People management (should have managed at least a team of 3 to 4 members)
• Have an eye for detail
• Pro-active and possess a flair for process transformation

Key Relationships and Department Overview:

• Accounting, Supply, Commercial, Legal, Compliance & Tax
• Various Banks (External) -operational relationship management
• Affiliates, Supply, Finance, Operations, Compliance and Accounting
• Local & Regional Finance teams
• Group Treasury