We are looking for an experienced and highly analytical Group Treasurer to join one of the leading publicly listed companies in Singapore. The Ideal candidate would have at least 15 years of relevant experience with at least 5 years in cash management, capital markets experience in a manufacturing environment. Experience in managing financial investment portfolio and/or real estate portfolio including credit management will be an advantage
Roles and Responsibilities
The role has primary responsibilities over the optimisation of returns from the Group’s investments which include the real estate portfolio, fund/equity investments and fixed deposits while ensuring sound treasury management, practices, and governance within the Group.
Real estate portfolio management
- Negotiate and execute sale or tenancy renewal for properties in the Group
- Monitor market developments for opportunity to monetise assets
- Coordinate year end property valuation process for financial reporting purposes
- Budget/Forecast real estate portfolio performance
Treasury and Investments
- Monitor and manage currency, price and interest risk exposures of the group including the appropriate application of the Group’s hedging policy
- Support evaluation of investment decisions for medium term investments and monitor portfolio performance
- Perform monthly review and recommend proposals for currency risk management
- Own and develop banking and financial institution relationships
- Support country finance teams by closely monitoring currency movements and advising on funding, hedging and other treasury decisions
- Provide recommendations to improve cash cycle and enhance treasury effectiveness
- Manage Credit Control for cases beyond local threshold as part of working capital management
- Ensure adequate liquidity and funding for working capital or transactional needs and invest short term excess cash
- Budget/Forecast group interest expense and interest/investment income
- Support capital markets or M&A activities
Others
- Build a competent and sustainable Treasury function within the Group through adopting technologies to strengthen capabilities amidst a lean structure
- Manage Credit Control for cases beyond local threshold as part of working capital management
- Involvement and Participation in Investor Relations related work
- Support ad-hoc projects as and when arises
Qualifications / Experience:
- Degree in Banking/Finance/Accounting with more than 15 years of overall experience in cash management, capital markets, and/ or corporate finance in a corporate or a banking environment.
- Driven, independent and yet a strong team player who is focused on delivering optimal outcome and value to the organisation.
- Track record of strong negotiation and project management skills
- Strong analytical skills, experience in managing currency risks and executing hedging activities are highly valued
- Sound financial modelling skills with good understanding of IFRS and tax implications with reference to treasury related activities
- Demonstrates strategic experience and thought leadership with ability to confidently make and communicate well reasoned decisions and recommendations
- Good attention to details with ability to extract and communicate key information suited for specific audiences
