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