Head of Treasury CA(SA)

Finance
Gauteng – South Africa

Head of Treasury CA(SA)
Reporting directly to the CFO
 
We’re seeking an experienced Treasury professional to lead the function at a strategic level. This is a senior, commercially focused role within a working-capital-intensive manufacturing business, where cash discipline and funding strategy are critical.
 
Key areas of accountability:
 
  • Oversight of group liquidity and rolling 13-week cash flow forecasting
  • Management of banking partnerships and negotiation of credit facilities
  • Capital raising across RCFs, term loans, capex funding and structured finance
  • Foreign exchange strategy and IFRS 9 hedge accounting
  • Driving working capital efficiencies across DSO, DPO and cash conversion cycle
  • Capital structure management and asset–liability alignment
  • SARB compliance and overall treasury governance
 
You will need to be confident operating in constrained liquidity environments, engaging financial institutions at a senior level, and partnering with EXCO on funding and capital strategy decisions.
 
Minimum requirements:
 
  • CA(SA) qualification – essential
  • 15+ years’ corporate treasury experience
  • FMCG industry background
  • Demonstrated success in funding, FX and cash flow management
  • Strong track record negotiating with banks
 
Indicators of success in the role:
 
  • Consistent liquidity management
  • Reduced funding costs
  • Robust FX risk mitigation
  • Tangible improvements in working capital metrics
  • Strong governance, compliance and covenant management
 
This opportunity suits a commercially astute leader who remains composed under pressure and can engage confidently with both lenders and executive stakeholders.