Cash Management Section Head

Job description / Role

Job Description

- Act as the primary liaison with banks to negotiate and agree on financing methods, in collaboration with the Country Treasury Manager.
- Prepare and submit the company's weekly and monthly cash flow projections to the Country Treasury Manager.
- Coordinate with external and internal auditors during cash counts to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Monitor all cash disbursements to verify that supporting documents are complete, transactions are accurately recorded in the cashbook, and on-hand cash matches the cashbook balance.
- Review and authorize all departmental requests and supporting documents for issuing checks, and wire transfers for suppliers and contractors.
- Analyze the company's liquidity status and prioritize the issuance of financial instruments based on availability and urgency.
- Prepare and approve all necessary bank documents required for customs authorities, such as certified checks or bank drafts.
- Manage all Treasury department reports and oversee the closing process
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with banks and financial institutions to support the company's financial needs and strategic objectives
- Support the Country Treasury Manager with full alignment of the Group Treasury Director in structuring supplier and bank facilities to align with the company's liquidity status.
- Develop and enhance Treasury Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), systems, and reporting processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness
- Supervise and mentor the Treasury Cash Management Team to ensure efficient operations and high performance.
- Evaluate the performance of direct subordinates, provide feedback, and complete performance appraisals.
- Participate in the recruitment and development of key talents for the Treasury Cash Management Team.
- Set performance objectives for team members, offer necessary support, and provide regular performance feedback.

Personal Skills
- Excellent communication, interpersonal skills
- Excellent analytical skills, strong work ethic and detail orientated
- Ability to create and give presentations to executive management
- Ability to work independently, with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Good command of English.
- Excellent problem-solving skills

Technical Skills
- Bachelor's degree in commerce, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
- Certification in Treasury Management (CTP) is preferable
- At least 9 years of experience in a similar role.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel. Knowledge of Great Plains -ERP Systems or Oracle Fusion is a plus.

Education
- B.Sc. in Accounting

About the Company

Giza Systems, a leading systems integrator in the MEA region, designs and deploys industry-specific technology solutions for asset-intensive industries such as the telecoms, utilities, oil and gas, hospitality and real estate among other market sectors. We help our clients streamline their operations and businesses through our portfolio of solutions, managed services, and consultancy practice. Our team of 1000 professionals are spread throughout the region with anchor offices in Cairo, Riyadh, Dubai, Doha, Nairobi, Dar-es-Salaam, Abuja, Kampala and New Jersey, allowing us to service an ever-increasing client base in over 40 countries.