The Treasury & Investment Manager will oversee Heirs Holdings’ treasury and investment operations, ensuring the effective management of liquidity, risk, capital, and investment strategies across the organization’s diverse sectors. This role is instrumental in optimizing cash flow, developing funding strategies, managing foreign exchange and interest rate exposure, and supporting the Group’s long-term financial sustainability and growth.
Responsibilitie(s):
- Manage cash forecasting, cash flow, and working capital requirements, maintain adequate liquidity to support the Group’s investment and business goals.
- Lead initiatives for capital sourcing and fundraising, including debt, equity, and alternative financing options to meet the Group’s growth objectives.
- Identify, monitor, and manage financial risks, including liquidity, market, foreign exchange, and interest rate risks.
- Develop and execute strategies for the investment of free funds in securities, capital markets, money market instruments, and other approved investment vehicles.
- Conduct market research and analysis on investment opportunities, market trends, and economic indicators to inform investment decisions.
- Manage investments in government securities, corporate bonds, equities, mutual funds, and other short-to-medium-term instruments in line with approved policies.
- Identify and evaluate opportunities for participation in capital markets including bonds, commercial papers, and structured financial products.
- Work with financial advisors, brokers, and regulatory bodies to facilitate capital market transactions.
- Establish and maintain treasury policies and ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements and internal policies.
- Lead improvements in treasury management systems, ensuring accurate reporting, improved cash visibility, and streamlined operations.
Qualification/Experience Requirement(s):
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; an MBA or relevant master's degree is a plus.
- Professional certifications (CTP, CFA, ACA/ACCA) is mandatory.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in treasury, investment management corporate finance with at least 3 years in a leadership role within a multinational organization or financial institution.
- Strong understanding of capital markets, treasury management, and risk mitigation in diverse sectors and across African markets.
- Demonstrated experience in cash flow forecasting, capital raising, and funding strategy.
- Exceptional analytical, strategic, and leadership skills, with a focus on optimizing financial resources and supporting long-term growth.