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Why we're hiring:
WPP is on a global transformation journey, and this is an opportunity to join and take the lead on Treasury matters covering the Middle East & Africa for Group Treasury. WPP Group Treasury is transforming to better support the business in this specific market.
WPP is looking for an experienced corporate Treasury Manager to manage our liquidity, cashflow, financial risks and treasury operations across Middle Eastern territories such as UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and in Africa, Kenya, Tunisia, Morocco, Egypt, Lebanon, and South Africa.
What you'll be doing:
This role involves the development and implementation of treasury strategies, ensuring compliance with financial regulations and optimising our liquidity structures.
With 112 countries, global cash pooling in 35 markets including ZBA and notional pooling structures, the Treasury Manager will be looking at best ways to incorporate the countries outside of this existing landscape and to optimise the incumbent arrangements, working towards an outstanding regional solution.
This role would suit someone with experience in a comparable international treasury environment, an expert in terms of Middle East and African cash management landscape and is comfortable working with a variety of stakeholders both within WPP and with banking partners supporting this region.
The role requires regular interaction with the in-country CFO’s Managing Directors and tax teams providing considerable opportunity to develop your career within this truly international treasury team.
Who you'll be working with:
You will report into the Assistant Treasurer, EMEA, and aside our Regional Treasury Managers globally to optimise and drive the Treasury objectives.
Key responsibilities are:
Cash Management
Financial Reporting
Relationship Management
Risk Management
Financial Compliance and Policies
Treasury Systems and Technology
What you'll need:
Who you are:
You're open: We are inclusive and collaborative; we encourage the free exchange of ideas; we respect and celebrate diverse views. We are accepting: of new ideas, new partnerships, new ways of working.
You're optimistic: We believe in the power of creativity, technology and talent to create brighter futures or our people, our clients and our communities. We approach all that we do with conviction: to try the new and to seek the unexpected.
You're extraordinary: we are stronger together: through collaboration we achieve the amazing. We are creative leaders and pioneers of our industry; we provide extraordinary every day.
What we'll give you:
Passionate, inspired people – We promote a culture of people that do extraordinary work.
Scale and opportunity – We offer the opportunity to create, influence and complete projects at a scale that is unparalleled in the industry.
Challenging and stimulating work – Unique work and the opportunity to join a group of creative problem solvers. Are you up for the challenge?
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