About the position
Attention Finance Leaders: Shape the Future of Agricultural Development in South Africa
Do you want to make a strategic impact in a high-stakes finance role while contributing to the long-term sustainability of South Africa's agricultural sector?
- A prestigious and specialist institution is seeking an Executive Manager: Treasury to lead its Treasury function and play a pivotal role in driving financial strategy, liquidity planning, and funding operations that fuel economic growth and inclusion.
- This is more than a typical finance leadership role it's a chance to contribute to a developmental mandate that empowers commercial and emerging farmers alike.
- This organisation has been a cornerstone of agricultural finance for over a century, providing bespoke funding solutions that support land acquisition, asset upgrades, and working capital across the agricultural value chain.
- As South Africa's socio-economic landscape evolves, this role places you at the heart of innovation and sustainability in the finance-agri space.
Your Strategic Impact
- As Executive Manager: Treasury, you will take ownership of a high-performing portfolio that includes:
- Treasury Strategy Development & Execution - Develop and implement Treasury strategies aligned to corporate goals, offering critical funding insights and guiding organisational direction.
- Financial Risk Management & Policy Setting - Establish robust treasury processes, policy frameworks, and risk limits to ensure effective financial oversight and compliance.
- Asset & Liability Management - Lead the development of risk reporting, balance sheet management strategies, and ALM policies that safeguard organisational solvency.
- Funding, Liquidity & Investment Management - Forecast and manage funding requirements, optimise investment returns on surplus cash, and maintain strong relationships with capital providers.
- Third Party Fund Administration - Oversee disbursement processes, service-level agreements, and fund accounting with a focus on transparency and governance.
- Treasury Operations & Technology Leadership - Drive operational efficiency through the implementation of next-generation treasury technologies and frameworks.
- Investor Relations - Act as the key spokesperson for investors and analysts, building relationships that enhance credibility, transparency, and stakeholder confidence.
- People & Performance Management - Lead a high-calibre Treasury team, drive performance, and ensure the capacity and capability needed for strategic execution.
Are You the Leader We're Looking For?
- We're seeking a seasoned Treasury expert with:
- A 3-year qualification in Accounting, Finance, or Economics
- CFA or CA qualification
- At least 10 years of senior management experience in finance, including:
- Treasury leadership
- Cash management
- Fixed income markets and debt issuance
- Funding operations and capital markets strategy
Critical Competencies Include:
- In-depth understanding of macroeconomic and financial market dynamics
- IFRS and financial instruments expertise (including derivatives)
- Treasury policies and control frameworks
- Asset and Liability Management (ALM)
- Third-party fund management experience
- Investor relations strategy
Make your next career move one of legacy, impact, and national importance.
Apply Now to join a values-driven organisation dedicated to transforming agriculture through innovative financial solutions.
Desired Skills:
- Treasury leadership
- Cash Management
- IFRS
- Asset and Liability Management (ALM)
- Third-party fund management experience
- Investor relations strategy
- Treasury Strategy Development & Execution
- Treasury
- Financial Risk Management
Desired Work Experience:
Desired Qualification Level & Accreditations:
- Masters
- Chartered Financial Analyst
- South African Institute of Chartered Accountant
