Treasurer at Shoprite Group of Companies

Purpose of the Job    

• The Treasurer serves as a strategic custodian of the organisation’s financial assets, ensuring optimal liquidity, risk management, and capital structure to support business objectives for RSA and Non-RSA.
• This role drives group treasury operations, oversees funding strategies, and manages relationships with financial institutions while ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks.
• The Treasurer plays a critical role in corporate finance initiatives, investment decisions, and foreign exchange risk mitigation to safeguard and enhance shareholder value.

Job Objectives    

Strategic Treasury Management

• Develop and implement treasury strategies, policies, and frameworks aligned with organizational objectives.
• Lead initiatives to optimize working capital and liquidity across the Group.
• Provide strategic input on capital structure and financing options to support growth and sustainability. 

Funding & Capital Structure

• Manage debt facilities and negotiate terms with lenders to ensure cost-effective financing.
• Evaluate alternative funding sources and innovative financing solutions.
• Direct borrowing initiatives and oversee debt structuring arrangements.

Cash, Liquidity & Investment Management

• Oversee cash flow forecasting and ensure adequate liquidity for operational and strategic needs.
• Manage investment portfolios, sourcing new instruments and assessing risk-return profiles.
• Drive improvements in working capital management and investment processes.

Financial Risk Management

• Develop and enforce policies for foreign exchange and interest rate risk management.
• Act as the Group’s main dealer for foreign exchange transactions and hedging strategies.
• Monitor market trends and advise on risk mitigation measures.

Corporate Finance & Development

• Support M&A activities, including deal assessment, due diligence, and transaction execution.
• Manage external advisor relationships and virtual data rooms during corporate transactions.
• Contribute to valuation exercises and WACC analysis for strategic projects.

Compliance, Reporting & Controls

• Ensure compliance with exchange control regulations and borrowing covenants.
• Oversee treasury-related audits and resolve queries effectively.
• Prepare and present reports to the Risk Committee and senior leadership.
• Develop a solid understanding of exchange control regulations while managing liquidity and providing strategic support to the Head of Treasury and Corporate development.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Maintain strong relationships with banks, financial institutions, and external advisors.
• Establish new partnerships to enhance treasury capabilities and market access.
• Collaborate with internal teams on cross-functional implications of treasury activities.

Qualifications    

• Degree in Accounting, Business Management or equivalent (essential).
• Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent professional qualification - (essential).
• Postgraduate Diploma in Management Practice or similar - (advantageous). 

Experience    

• +6 years’ experience as a Treasurer or similar role within the finance department - (essential). 

Knowledge and Skills    

• Strong knowledge of global and local capital markets, corporate finance, and regulatory frameworks - (essential).
• Exposure to and an understanding of corporate and retail orientated environments - (advantageous).
• Accounting package exposure to SAP - (essential).
• Microsoft Office 365 - Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint - (essential).

Closing Date    

• 2026/05/07