Treasury Director

Michael Page

UAE

Ref: HP350-3635

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Our client is a pioneer UAE Business Group based in Abu Dhabi managing a varied portfolio of companies under their umbrella group in a number of key industries including automotive, heavy equipment, real estate and food & beverage amongst others. The business is looking to hire an experienced Group Treasurer in Abu Dhabi to develop a plan to set up the Treasury function from scratch, manage hedging instruments & cash management in addition to developing banking relationships.

Client Details

Our client is a leading conglomerate heading a diverse portfolio of companies based in Abu Dhabi They are currently looking to expand their current finance and accounting function and have introduced a brand-new position of a Group Treasury and Financial Planning Manager.

Description

The position will report to the Chief Financial Officer of the Group and will assist the CFO with treasury strategy & control, funding, cash and liquidity management, debt management as well as financial risk management. The Group Treasury and Financial Planning Manager will be responsible to/for:

* Forecasting cash flow positions, related borrowing needs, and funds available for investment
* Establishing and maintaining short-term credit availability, including revolving credit agreements and commercial paper programs, to provide liquidity for the company.
* Ensuring that sufficient funds are available to meet ongoing operational and capital investment requirements as well as debt obligations.
* Using hedging to mitigate financial risks related to the interest rates on the company's borrowings, as well as on its currency requirements and foreign exchange positions
* Monitor and control corporate exposure to financial and operational risks.
* Facilitating the Company's relationships with commercial banks, payment service providers and lenders
* Managing the group debt arrangements, monitoring compliance to debt covenants
* Monitoring third party activities handling outsourced treasury functions
* Advising management on the liquidity aspects of its short- and long-range planning
* Maintaining a system of policies and procedures that impose an adequate level of control over treasury activities
* Coordinating preparation of financial reports

Job Offer

The successful candidate for this role will be offered a competitive monthly salary, all-inclusive of basic, housing and transport allowances. Additionally he/she will receive a bonus, medical insurance and flights tickets. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Group Treasurer to further progress their career with this leading business group in Abu Dhabi.

Requirements

The successful candidate for this Group Treasury and Financial Planning Manager role:

* Undergraduate degree in Business or Finance required. Master's degree in Business or Finance preferred.
* At least 10-12 years of progressive experience within the Treasury function- experience within a corporate is desirable.
* At least 5-7 years of management experience.
* Must have strong analytical/quantitative skills and experience with a multi-site organization.

About the Company

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:

Finance & Accounting Banking & Financial Services Procurement Property & Construction Engineering & Supply Chain Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering Human Resources Sales Marketing Technology Secretarial Executive Search Legal

The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide.

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