Treasury and Liquidity Manager Role

Job Description

Job Description  

Job Title - Treasury and Liquidity Manager Role 

Role Purpose  

The Treasury and Liquidity Manager is responsible for overseeing the company's treasury operations, with a focus on managing liquidity, cash flow, and financial risk. This role involves developing and implementing strategies to optimize the company's liquidity position, ensuring sufficient cash availability to meet operational needs, and maintaining effective banking relationships. The manager will also monitor market conditions, manage banking and financial institutions, and ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements. By providing strategic insights and sound financial management, this role plays a critical part in safeguarding the financial stability and operational efficiency of the holding. 

 Main Duties and Responsibilities      

Cash Flow Management 

• Oversee and monitor the company’s cash flow to ensure sufficient liquidity for operational needs and strategic investments. 

• Forecast cash requirements and optimize cash utilization across subsidiaries.                    

Liquidity Management 

• Maintain optimal liquidity levels by managing bank accounts, short-term investments, and borrowing facilities. 

• Develop and implement liquidity strategies aligned with the company’s financial goals. 

Banking Relationships 

• Establish and maintain relationships with banking partners to negotiate terms, fees, and credit facilities. 

• Manage banking transactions, ensuring efficient processing and compliance. 

Funding and Capital Management 

• Arrange and oversee funding activities, including short-term and long-term borrowing, to support corporate growth and capital projects.      

Treasury Operations and Risk Management 

• Manage treasury operations, including hedging foreign exchange and interest rate risks. 

• Develop risk mitigation strategies related to treasury activities. 

Financial Planning and Analysis 

• Provide financial analysis related to liquidity, cash flow, and treasury metrics to support strategic decision-making. 

• Prepare reports on treasury performance and cash forecasts for senior management.         

Compliance and Controls 

• Ensure adherence to internal policies, external regulations, and best practices in treasury management. 

• Maintain internal controls over cash and treasury transactions. 

Investment Management 

• Oversee short-term investments of surplus funds, ensuring safety and liquidity. 

• Evaluate investment opportunities and risks. 

Major Finance Tasks 

• Prepare and review financial models for funding proposals and investment evaluations. 

• Coordinate with finance teams for month-end and year-end closing activities. 

• Support financial audits. 

• Develop policies and procedures for treasury operations to improve efficiency and control. 

• Conduct debt and liquidity scenario analysis to prepare for market fluctuations. 

Team Leadership and Collaboration 

• Lead and develop the treasury team, ensuring effective performance and professional growth. 

• Collaborate with finance, legal, and external partners to align treasury activities with overall corporate strategy.       

Job Requirements

Qualifications and Skills

Minimum Required Educational Qualification 

• MBA or Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. 

Minimum Required Work Experience and Skills    

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in treasury, Finance, cash management, or financial risk management in  a holding company environment.   

• Proven experience in liquidity management, banking relationships, Finance and or Treasury and financial instruments.   

• Strong understanding of financial markets, banking operations, and regulatory compliance.  

• Proficiency in treasury management systems and financial software (like SAP, Oracle, sage 50 Peachtree and other well-known system).   

• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills. 

 Core Competencies    

• Strategic thinking and financial acumen.   

• High attention to detail and accuracy in financial analysis.   

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.   

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.   

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.   

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team. 

How To Apply

Interested and qualified applicants are invited to submit their updated CV and a cover letter in PDF format to talent@eih.et

Please indicate "Internal Audit Officer" in the subject line of your email.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.