Assistant Manager Finance Treasury

Roles & Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities

1. Cash Flow Management:

• Monitor daily cash flow and ensure adequate liquidity to meet operational needs.
• Forecast cash requirements, align them with business cycles, and manage surplus cash for optimum yield.
• Implement efficient cash flow strategies, including accelerating receivables and managing payables.

1. Funding and Investment Management:

• Source short- and long-term funding, including lines of credit, loans, and bond issuances if needed.
• Identify investment opportunities to enhance returns on excess cash, balancing risk and liquidity needs.
• Optimize debt-to-equity ratio and manage cost-effective financing solutions.

1. Working Capital Management:

• Collaborate with procurement, production, and sales teams to manage working capital.
• Analyze and optimize inventory levels to balance production demands and financial efficiency.
• Implement strategies to improve accounts receivable (AR) and accounts payable (AP) cycles.

1. Risk Management:

• Develop policies to mitigate financial risks, including foreign exchange, interest rate, and commodity price risks.
• Use hedging and other financial instruments where appropriate.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal risk management policies.

1. Banking and Relationship Management:

• Maintain strong relationships with banks, financial institutions, and investment partners.
• Negotiate fees, terms, and services with banking partners to optimize costs and improve service levels.
• Conduct periodic reviews of banking arrangements and seek new opportunities for improvement.

1. Reporting and Analysis:

• Prepare treasury reports and forecasts for senior management, including cash flow, debt status, and risk exposure.
• Conduct variance analysis against budgets and forecasts, identifying trends and recommending actions.
• Support external reporting requirements, such as financial statement disclosures and compliance reports.

Key Skills:

• Financial Acumen: Strong understanding of corporate finance, capital markets, and investment analysis.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to interpret financial data, assess risk, and forecast financial outcomes.
• Technical Knowledge: Proficiency in treasury management systems, financial modeling, and enterprise resource planning (ERP) software.
• Communication and Negotiation: Strong skills in negotiating with banks and conveying financial insights to stakeholders.
• Regulatory Awareness: Knowledge of financial regulations, accounting standards, and compliance requirements.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to devise effective solutions to financial challenges, particularly in managing liquidity and risk.

Educational Qualification:

MBA Finance or CA Intermediate

Experience:

• Financial Acumen: Strong understanding of corporate finance, capital markets, and investment analysis.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to interpret financial data, assess risk, and forecast financial outcomes.
• Technical Knowledge: Proficiency in treasury management systems, financial modeling, and enterprise resource planning (ERP) software.
• Communication and Negotiation: Strong skills in negotiating with banks and conveying financial insights to stakeholders.