Senior treasury role with a global MNC in the shipping sector (based in town)

TREASURY MANAGER

Summary: For this role, you will be heading up the global treasury function at the group level in Singapore and report to the group CFO (based in Singapore). You will manage a small team and oversee cash flow and liquidity management, ensuring efficient, effective, and accurate financial and administrative operations. Working closely with internal teams, you will enhance internal controls against fraud, forecast cash flows, and prepare reports for senior management. Your role is essential in maintaining financial stability, optimizing currency operations, and supporting decision-making through accurate cash flow consolidations and analysis.

Employment Type: Permanent

Reports to: Chief Financial Officer

Location: Singapore

Role and Responsibilities:

1. Cash flow and liquidity management

• Manage organizational cash flow, including TT & cheque payments, and oversee numerous international bank accounts for both incoming and outgoing transactions.
• Liaise with banks for transaction processing, handle ad-hoc queries, maintain relationships, and manage KYC/compliance matters.
• Forecast and consolidate cash flows to address the organization’s short- and medium-term financial needs.

2) Foreign currency and repatriation

• Oversee the repatriation of specific foreign currencies into Singapore, ensuring regulatory compliance and optimal timing.
• Monitor FX requirements, recommending and managing foreign currency purchases as needed.

3) Internal controls and risk management

• Strengthen and maintain internal controls to prevent fraud, phishing, and other security risks.
• Able to identify and manage financial risks such as currency risk, interest rate risk, and credit risk.

4) Treasury operations and bank loan management

• Manage comprehensive treasury functions, including cash management, bank loans (rollovers, drawdowns, compliance), and intercompany loans.
• Oversee cash pooling/sweeping and forex hedging to maximize liquidity and minimize FX exposure.

5) Cash flow reporting and analysis

• Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of cash flow reporting and prepare weekly cash flow consolidations.
• Develop and present treasury reports, cash flow forecasts, and financial analyses to senior management and stakeholders, providing insights to support financial planning and decision-making.

6) Banking and relationship management

• Establish and maintain effective banking relationships, negotiate terms to optimize banking services and minimize transaction costs.
• Act as the primary contact for external banking partners, handling KYC, compliance, and transaction-related queries.

7) Manage the implementation of TMS

8) Take on any other duties or initiatives assigned.

9) Work on investment strategies (deploying/investing surplus cash to ensure maximum return while minimizing risk etc).

Requirements:

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or relevant professional qualifications.
• At least 15 years of wide-ranging experience in corporate treasury gained in a MNC environment.
• Experience gained at the HQ/group level will be preferred but not a must.
• Knowledge of investment management strategies, including how to maximize return on short term cash while minimizing risk.
• Experience working in a treasury team that is in its early stage of treasury implementation with experience building up treasury structure is highly preferred.
• Experienced in using or implementing a TMS system.
• Experienced in cash flow management.
• Possess managerial experience in leading a small treasury team.
• Hands-on (despite being senior).
• Proficient in SAP, treasury management systems, and financial reporting tools.
• Excellent analytical skills, detail orientation, and experience in cash flow planning.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to manage cross-functional relationships.
• Open to working some extended work hours when required.

Personal Characteristics:

• Self-starter with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Hands-on, meticulous and organized.
• Strong communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Good team player and manager with capability to lead, develop and drive performance of the team members.
• Able to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Resilient and independent.

Selling Points:

1. The company is a well-known and global MNC in the shipping industry. It also has other business including a family office set up in Singapore.
2. This is a team manager role managing a small team.
3. There will be opportunities to be involved in a Kyriba system implementation exercise.
4. The company allows WFH 2 days per week after probation period is cleared.
5. For a strong performer, there will be promotion opportunities made available (e.g. CFO roles with the other businesses in the group).

To apply, please send your CV in Word doc format to resume@cap-cg.com. Please also include details on your current salary, expected salary, and notice period in your CV.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Posted by:
CAP Consulting (EA license: 14C7175)
Caroline Poh (EA Registration: R1105649)
Date ad is posted - 14 November 2024