Treasury Business Partner (Commercial & Cross-Border)

KEY RESPONSABILITIES:

Contract & Financial Instrument Management

• Review commercial contracts to optimize payment terms and mitigate financial risks.
• Participate in commercial contract reviews. Provide expert input regarding international payment terms, trade finance instruments, and financial structures.
• Negotiate letters of credit and financial instruments directly with commercial banks.
• Issue, extend, amend, and cancel corporate and bank guarantees.

Risk Management & Compliance

• Hedging foreign exchange exposures to protect commercial profit margins.
• Compile and submit exchange control applications to the South African Reserve Bank (SARB).
• Ensure all cross-border trade transactions comply with local and international regulations.

Cross-Border Operations & Cash Management

• Own the end-to-end invoicing process for complex cross-border transactions.
• Take full operational responsibility for cross-border invoicing, international trade transactions, and cross-border accounts receivable (AR) collection strategies.
• Lead liquidity planning through accurate cash flow management, budgeting, and forecasting.

• BCom Finance degree or equivalent financial qualification.
• 10+ years of experience in Corporate Treasury or Corporate Banking relationship management.
• Proven track record handling South African exchange control and foreign exchange execution.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems (SAP experience is highly beneficial)
• Deep understanding of trade finance instruments (Letters of Credit, Bank Guarantees, FX Forwards) would be advantageous.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and complex financial problem-solving skills.

Skills and competencies

• Leadership & Judgement: Demonstrates ethical decision-making, corporate governance awareness, and the ability to lead teams and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving: Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to work independently under pressure.
• Communication & Collaboration: Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to connect across departments and cultures.
• Organisational Skills: Strong planning and administrative abilities to manage priorities and ensure accurate, timely delivery.

• Competitive compensation package with incentive bonus and pension fund
• Medical Schemes
• Stable employer background
• Opportunity to work on major projects within our Weapons and Ammunition Division
• Extensive Employee Assistance Program to support overall health and wellbeing
• Career development and progress opportunities
• Individual and diverse training opportunities and programs (Bursary Schemes)
• Subsidized canteen on site with themed days and multiple dietary options
• Innovative and dynamic working environment and culture
• Work as part of a team with real purpose in what we do
• Participation in (international) Rheinmetall activities and events