Please note Immediate joiners preferred for this role
I Purpose of the job
ETG is seeking a highly analytical and systems-driven Treasury professional to design, implement and optimize a global cash pooling and liquidity structure across the Group.
This role goes beyond traditional treasury operations — it is focused on building centralized and predictable global cash flow overview , enhancing cash visibility, automating treasury processes, and optimizing funding across commodity trading verticals.
II Key areas of responsibility
1. Global Cash Pool & Liquidity Optimization
- Design and implement a global cash pooling structure (physical / notional pooling across jurisdictions).
- Centralize Group liquidity and optimize utilization of surplus/deficit balances.
- Build and maintain a weekly, 3-month and 12-month rolling consolidated Group cash flow forecast.
- Reduce idle cash, optimize overdrafts, minimize external borrowing.
- Develop real-time cash visibility dashboards across all verticals.
- Drive intercompany funding optimization framework.
2. Treasury Systems & Automation
- Lead TMS operations implementation and enhancement across ETG.
- Build automated reporting dashboards (Power BI / Python / SQL or similar).
- Develop tools for:
- Cash forecasting automation
- Facility utilizations tracking
- Loan exposure reconciliation
- Bank charge validation
- Drive ERP–Bank–TMS integration.
- Reduce manual treasury processes through systemization.
3. Trade Finance & Commodity Funding
- Liaise daily with trade desks to understand commodity financing needs.
- Execute and monitor:
- Letters of Credit (LCs)
- Bank Guarantees
- Structured trade finance
- Drawdowns and settlements
- Track facility utilizations and loan settlements.
- Ensure compliance with facility documentation and UCP600.
- Monitor transaction-level financing across commodity trades.
4. Cash Operations & Governance
- Oversee daily liquidity positioning.
- Manage intercompany fund flows.
- Weekly reconciliation of:
- ERP vs Bank statements
- Treasury loan files vs Bank reports
- Monitor interest charges and ensure accuracy.
5. Projects to Be Delivered (Priority Focus)
- (Co-) Establish global cash pooling framework across ETG.
- Lead transformation of treasury operating model thru TMS operation – from manual multi-sourced to automated & unified data operation (with focus of vertical compatibility)
- Implement live global liquidity dashboard (incl. week, 3/12 month for casting ability)
- Automate trade finance tracking, ultimately with TF platform connectivity.
- Optimize borrowing costs through centralized funding strategy.
- Develop data-driven treasury decision tools.
III Geographic Scope
- Group-wide role with exposure to multiple geographies across Africa, Middle East, Asia, Europe, and other global operations
- Involvement in cross-border transactions and multi-country treasury initiatives
IV The ideal candidate combines:
- (Deep) trade finance expertise
- Commodity trading experience
- Strong systems orientation
- Programming/coding capability
- Passion for automation and data
- Finance Background with Analytical Skills
- Kariba Preferred as TMS
V Required know-how/ experience
- 5–10 years in Treasury within commodity trading / agri / metals / energy.
- Proven experience structuring trade finance facilities.
- Experience implementing or enhancing TMS systems.
- Exposure to multi-jurisdiction liquidity structures.
VII Technical Competencies / Behavioural Competencies
- Strong systems orientation and automation mindset.
- Working knowledge of programming/coding (Python / SQL / VBA / Power BI or similar).
- Advanced Excel modell Terms and UCP600.
- Strong ERP integration knowledge.
- Loves working with systems and data.
- Strategic but execution focused.
- High ownership mindset.
- Robust stakeholder engagement across global teams.
- High integrity and confidentiality.