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Head of Treasury & Corporate Finance

Full time at a Laimoon Verified Company in Qatar
Posted on November 24, 2024

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Job Title: Head of Treasury & Corporate FinanceJob Type: PermanentJob Purpose Summary:The incumbent will manage and coordinate all aspects of treasury and corporate finance for the Company. The Head of Treasury and Corporate Finance will be responsible for designing and implementing a comprehensive and effective treasury management framework by defining policies and standards in line with best international practices and aimed at ensuring effectiveness and risk control. He/she will ensure proper cash flow planning as well as effective cash flow management, including investment of excess liquidity and investments in financial products, in accordance with the company Investment policy. He/she will be responsible for planning, structuring, and executing all corporate financing transactions and for managing effectively the corporate debt portfolio. He/she will also be responsible for effective monitoring and proper management of key financial risks. He/she will discharge his/her responsibilities under the coordination and supervision of the Chief Financial Officer.Essential Duties & Responsibilities by Dimensions:Treasury managementPlan, design and implement a comprehensive and effective treasury management framework by defining policies and standards in line with best international practices and aimed at ensuring effectiveness and risk control.Ensure proper cash flow planning with the aim of satisfying timely cash requirements of the business and ensuring at all times optimal capital structuring. Perform proper monitoring of cash flow budget.Assume responsibility for the company's balance sheet management by focusing on asset-liability management, liquidity management, counterparty management, interest rate, and foreign exchange management.Design and implement treasury systems and solutions aimed at supporting cash flow management effectiveness, addressing key risks, and introducing robust effective controls.Provide and implement guidelines for managing excess liquidity and for entering into financial investments. Recommend measures to optimize returns from investments within the company's Investment policy and internal control framework.Provide overall guidance on Corporate Guarantees, other forms of securities, off-balance-sheet assets & liabilities.Ensure compliance with treasury requirements as defined by the relevant regulatory authorities (Government, Central bank, other authorities).Provide professional Treasury advice regarding key Commercial Decisions to Executive Management, as and when required. Also, ensure that professional Treasury standards are consistently applied, achieved, and maintained within the Company.Coordinate Treasury units of Group subsidiaries and ensure compliance with Group Treasury policies and standards; provide support/advice to Treasury units of Group's associates and investees.Corporate Finance ManagementAssume responsibility for all corporate financing activities (corporate credit lines, equity bridge loans acquisition financing, working capital facilities, corporate bond, and other debt capital market issuances). Plan, structure, and execute banking and/or debt capital market transactions with a consideration of minimizing cost of funds and of keeping financial risks under control.Work on the achievement of the company's stand-alone corporate credit rating.Conduct effective relationships with lending institutions, credit rating agencies, and the wider financial community.Conduct effective analysis on current status and expected trends of relevant financial markets to support effective capital structuring decisions and active management of the debt and liquidity portfolio.Ensure the effective monitoring and proper management of key financial risks (counterparty, bank capital adequacy, liquidity, volatility of interest and forex rates).Ensure efficient procurement and proper management of all unfunded documentary credit facilities (i.e., Bank Guarantees, Letters of Credit, Bid bonds, and Sureties).Generate proper management reports for the Chief Financial Officer and the Executive management Team with respect to the company's cash flow, asset and liability profile, and risk exposure.Provide support to Business Development and M&A teams during pre-development or pre-acquisition phase (i.e., financial due diligence, business evaluation, competitive bidding) and during the post-merger integration phase (implementation of Group Treasury policies and standards).Education/Experience Requirements:Essential:University degree in Finance and/or Business Administration from a recognized University.Preferred:Master's in Finance and/or Business Administration from a recognized Management School.Professional qualification such as CFA/CMA/CA/CPA/ACCA.Required Special Skills:Essential:University degree in Finance and/or Business Administration from a recognized University.Preferred:Master's in Finance and/or Business Administration from a recognized Management School.Professional qualification such as CFA/CMA/CA/CPA/ACCA.EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:Essential:Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in treasury and corporate finance, of which 4-5 years should be in a similar position/responsibility.Strong exposure to domestic and international banking institutions/ECAs/Multilaterals/Development Finance Institutions/Credit rating agencies.Good knowledge of treasury and cash management systems.Familiarity with financial data analytical tools (Bloomberg, Thompson Reuters).Preferred:Minimum of 5 years exposure to global energy industries/sectors.Exposure to international companies with large complexity and multicultural environment.Knowledge and/or exposure to Qatar or other Gulf regions.SKILLSET:Superior analytical and synthesis skills.Strong communication and interpersonal skills with sensitivity to different cultures.Ability to build trust and effective personal relations both within the organization and with all relevant external stakeholders.Ability to multi-task and work under pressure.Ability to work in a team.Strong negotiation skills.Stay abreast of the latest applicable Treasury and Corporate Finance leading practices and regulations as well as recent trends of domestic and international financial markets.PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND MINDSET:Maintain the highest standards of professional conduct, ethics, and integrity.Ensure high standards of confidentiality to safeguard sensitive information.High energy with a "can do" mentality. Strongly believe in continuous benchmarking and continuous improvement.Robust intellect and constant desire to learn.Drive, self-reliance, and pragmatism, great determination in achieving results.Analytical, inquisitive nature.Capability to easily adapt to fast-moving, changing environments and cultural differences.Framework and Boundaries:FINANCIAL AUTHORITY: According to Delegation of Financial Authority ManualBUDGET RESPONSIBILITY: NoneCommunications and Working Relationships:INTERNAL INTERACTIONS:Finance teamBusiness Development/M&A teamLegal CounselExecutive Management teamInvestment CommitteeEXTERNAL INTERACTIONS:Domestic and International lending institutionsOther financial Institutions: ECAs/Multilaterals/Developing Finance InstitutionsCredit rating AgenciesExternal law firmsAccounting and Tax, Technical, Market and other company's external advisorsGovernment regulatory authorities

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