Mukuru is a Fintech business that gives the emerging consumer access to affordable and reliable financial services. Our foundation is built on international money transfers – helping you to move money into, out of, and around Africa. Whether you are sending cash for instant collection or topping up a bank account or mobile wallet, it has never been easier.
From this base we’ve grown to provide a broad range of services to answer all the financial needs of our customers.
An awesome opportunity has become available for a Treasury Manager to join our Finance Department in Cape Town.
The Treasury Manager reports directly to the Head of Treasury.
The main purpose if this role is to support the company’s Treasury team with management of the Mukuru Wallet product and payments team, cash flow forecasting, liquidity management, day to day cash management activities, weekly and monthly reporting as well as other treasury specific ad hoc tasks.
Internal Liaison takes place with the accounts, treasury team and business stakeholders. External liaison takes place with suppliers, pay-out and pay in partners and auditors.
Duties And Responsibilities (Include but are not limited to):
- Manage the Mukuru Wallet product and payments team
- Cash management: ensure group entities have adequate working capital to meet daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly cash flow needs.
- Manage the day-to-day treasury requirements of the business
- Approval and release of daily treasury operational payments and entity payment runs
- Manage the Group’s banking relationships
- Assist with exchange control applications and renewals
- Assist in the documentation and improvement of treasury procedures
- To provide Treasury support on projects and operations across the Group where Treasury representation is required
- To lead Treasury initiatives to automate processes and improve efficiency across the Group
- To prepare and provide reports to senior management on Treasury matters as appropriate
- Liaise with the functional Treasury areas on all aspects of legal entity Treasury needs, including funding, liquidity, capital, asset/liability management, foreign exchange, cash management & treasury operations
Key Requirements
- Grade 12 or equivalent (Essential)
- Bachelor’s degree or higher qualification in Finance (Essential)
- 2-5 years’ experience in staff management (Essential)
- Experience in treasury management (Essential)
- Administrative banking experience (Essential)
- Working in a multinational group/fintech space (Desirable)
- Strong Microsoft Office skills essential.
- Aptitude for working with data and financial modelling skills
- Knowledge of accounting principles
- Knowledge of exchange control (Desirable)
- Proactive thinking but also willing to learn and work as part of a team.
- Good organisational skills – ability to manage multiple tasks at the same time.
- Proven experience working in a corporate treasury function.
- Commercial cash and debt facility management experience
Additional Skills:
- Advanced Excel
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Computer skills
- Time management skills
- Organisational & administrative skills
- Attention to detail
- Grade 12 or equivalent (Essential)
- Bachelor’s degree or higher qualification in Finance (Essential)
What we offer:
Flexible working Hours
Competitive Salaries
Medical Insurance
Funeral Cover
Friendly and warm environment
Hybrid Environment
I am sure you are reading this job description and meet majority of the criteria BUT you may also still not be 100% comfortable in applying. We believe that there is a place for everyone under the Mukuru sun and we want YOU to contribute to our diverse tapestry of talent. So come on, take a leap of faith, and send your application if you meet majority of our requirements. Remember to include a snippet of how you will bring value and help us build a future of success that will help us determine where and how you may best be suited” Maybe you are just the future Mukurian we need!!
Should you be appointed in a hybrid, remote/work from home role at Mukuru, it is your responsibility to ensure that you have uninterrupted internet connectivity and a ‘work-like’ environment at your home location, in order to deliver your best in terms of performance, productivity and service to our customers.
If you do not receive any response after two weeks please consider your application unsuccessful.
NB: ALL STAFF APPOINTMENTS WILL BE MADE WITH DUE CONSIDERATION OF THE COMPANY’S EE TARGETS