Group Treasurer at Zylus Group International

Job Description

• The Group Treasurer is responsible for managing the treasury function across the group, ensuring optimal liquidity, managing financial risks, overseeing funding strategies, and maintaining strong banking relationships. 
• The role is strategic and operational, providing guidance on capital structure, working capital management, and supporting the group’s long-term financial health.

Responsibilities
Treasury Strategy and Planning:

• Develop and implement the Group’s treasury strategy aligned with corporate financial objectives.
• Monitor and forecast cash flows and liquidity needs across the group.
• Recommend strategies to optimize capital structure and funding arrangements.

Cash and Liquidity Management:

• Ensure effective cash management across all group entities.
• Manage daily cash positioning and internal funding activities.
• Lead initiatives to centralize and optimize group liquidity (e.g., cash pooling, intercompany funding).

Funding and Capital Markets:

• Lead the execution of group-wide financing transactions (debt issuance, refinancing, loans, etc.).
• Evaluate and manage the group’s funding needs in line with business growth and capital expenditure.
• Maintain relationships with banks, rating agencies, and other financial institutions.

Risk Management:

• Identify and mitigate financial risks, including FX, interest rate, and liquidity risk.
• Oversee the use of derivatives and hedging strategies in accordance with the treasury policy.
• Monitor global economic conditions that may impact treasury operations.

Compliance and Controls:

• Ensure compliance with internal policies, local and international regulations (e.g., IFRS).
• Maintain and improve treasury policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Ensure accurate and timely treasury reporting and audit readiness.

Team Leadership and Stakeholder Management:

• Lead and develop the Group Treasury team.
• Collaborate with business units, finance teams, and senior management to support financial decision-making.
• Report regularly to the GCFO and Executive Committee on treasury matters.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
• Experience in the Banking industry is an added advantage.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in corporate treasury, with at least 5 years in a senior or group-level role.
• Proven track record of managing complex treasury operations in multinational or group structures.

Key Skills and Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of treasury systems and financial instruments.
• Expertise in cash flow forecasting, risk management, and funding strategies.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• High integrity, strategic thinking, and attention to detail.