Job Reference Number: REC0171.tm
Job Title: Unit Manager: Treasury Operations
Business Unit: Treasury Operations
Location: Midrand
Job Type: Permanent
Application Type: Internal & External Applicants
Number of Positions Available: 1
Application Closing Date: 17/5/2012
Key Responsibilities:
The successful applicant will report to the Group Executive Manager: Treasury and will be responsible for, amongst others, the following:
• Manage a unit of well motivated and competent staff. He/she is required to liaise externally or consult with other units in the Bank to implement required policies in broader areas of expertise which impacts on all aspects of the Bank’s operations.
• Focus on and act in an advisory or facilitative capacity, to provide management support, to implement controls, indirectly contribute to enhanced implementation of the Bank’s operational objectives and the building of internal capacity.
• Assist in the development of corporate governance, strategic business and policy frameworks, provide support, evaluation, monitoring and oversee the implementation of policy objectives.
• Develop business policies and operational formats and guidelines within given strategic and operational frameworks in response to the internal and/or external environment.
• Utilize the performance management process fairly and objectively, apply the required procedures, demonstrate accurate and fair judgment of people, produce justifiable overall results, act as a performance coach and give constructive feedback throughout the year.
• Identify staff development needs, define and review human resources targets and allocation in accordance with the human resources policies. He/she will help build staff knowledge and skills to ensure full utilization of staff and application of the employment equity principles in projects.
• Managing the back office and middle office functions in Treasury.
• Ensuring timely and accurate confirmations and settlements of all transactions.
• Day-to-day cash and bank management.
• Ensuring accurate and appropriate accounting for all treasury transactions.
• Keeping abreast of developments in international financial reporting and accounting standards and advising Executive Management on implications of changes for treasury operations.
• Working with other members of the Treasury team and other units in the Bank to develop policies and procedures to ensure a rigid control environment in Treasury.
• Maintaining Treasury systems controls and managing standard operating procedures to ensure that Treasury systems remain functional and secure.
• Managing systems upgrades and enhancements in liaison with the ITS unit.
• Liaising with systems vendors.
• Liaising with internal and external auditors.
• Advising Treasury on the accounting treatment of complex hedging, funding, and investment structures.
• Timely and accurate preparation of hedge documentation.
• Guiding Treasury teams in the preparation of IFRS compliant risk disclosure information for financial reporting.
• Managing corporate banking relationships.
• Preparation of monthly Treasury financials for presentation to Executive and Board Committees.
• Assisting in the preparation of the Bank’s annual financial statements.
• Managing the business unit operational risks.
• Undertaking such tasks as may be delegated by the Group Executive Management and the CEO from time to time.
• Ensuring smooth and professional working relationships with Financial Management, and other areas of the Bank.
Expertise & Technical Competencies:
• Must have relevant finance degree
• Minimum of 5 years experience in an auditing/accounting environment, a significant portion of which would have been gained in a banking or corporate treasury environment.
• A professional qualification such as CA (SA) will be a distinct advantage.
• Must have excellent knowledge of international financial reporting standards (IFRS), accounting for financial instruments, knowledge of treasury systems and controls, and a thorough understanding of financial markets and instruments.
Required Personal Attributes:
• Analytical skills
• Independent and logical thinker
• Communication, presentation and strong interpersonal skills
• Strong integrative skills
• Customer focus: Dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of clients. Obtains the necessary information from clients and utilises the information for the delivery of service to the client. Establishes and maintains effective relationships and gains the trust and respect of clients.
• Persistence and perseverance: Ability to work well under pressure without compromising work quality or standards. The ability to move past obstacles to achieve end results in an efficient and professional manner.
• Results driven: Demonstrates high levels of commitment and dedication to achieving goals and objectives in a pressured work environment.
• Action orientated and sense of urgency: Act without prompting, readiness to be energetic and inventive and contribute to innovative outcomes.
• Collaborative, and team player: Working effectively with team/work group or those outside formal line of authority to accomplish organisational goals’; taking actions that respect the needs and contributions of others; contributing to and accepting the consensus; subordinating own objectives to the objectives of the organisation or team.
• Emotional Maturity: Maintaining effectiveness in varying environments and with different tasks, responsibilities, and people.
Equity Statement:
The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) supports the appointment of previously disadvantaged individuals.
General:
The DBSA corporate culture fit requires clear, logical and analytical thinking grounded in good interpersonal skills, a sense of urgency and results orientated execution of duties. The ability to work collaboratively and finding practical yet innovative solutions is critical to success in a work environment that demands emotional resilience, accountability and responsible risk taking and management.
The DBSA reserves the right to amend or remove vacancies in line with organisational requirements.
Apply to:
http://www.dbsa.drm-za.com/
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