About this role
WE ARE HIRING: Senior Executive – Treasury
Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Industry: Apparel Manufacturing & Export
About the Role
Our client is seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Senior Executive – Treasury to manage treasury operations, working capital requirements, trade finance activities, banking relationships, foreign exchange management, and liquidity planning.
The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring adequate liquidity, optimizing funding requirements, managing banking facilities, and supporting the organization's financial stability in a dynamic export-oriented manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
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Cash Flow & Liquidity Management
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Prepare and maintain daily cash position reports and rolling cash flow forecasts.
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Monitor cash inflows and outflows to ensure adequate liquidity for operational and financial commitments.
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Coordinate with Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Merchandising, and Supply Chain teams to forecast collections and payment requirements.
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Monitor working capital requirements based on sales orders, production plans, export shipments, and customer credit terms.
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Identify potential cash shortfalls and recommend suitable funding solutions.
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Banking Facilities & Relationship Management
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Manage working capital facilities including Packing Credit Loans (PCL), Letters of Credit (LC), overdrafts, export bill discounting, and other trade finance facilities.
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Monitor facility utilization, repayment schedules, expiry dates, and compliance with approved terms.
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Coordinate with banks regarding facility renewals, enhancements, documentation, and operational requirements.
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Prepare information required for credit reviews and banking facility negotiations.
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Maintain schedules relating to bank facilities, financing costs, and interest rates.
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Trade Finance & Export Operations
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Coordinate the opening, monitoring, and settlement of import Letters of Credit.
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Manage export bill negotiations, collections, discounting processes, and export proceeds realization.
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Coordinate with banks, logistics teams, and shipping departments regarding export documentation.
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Monitor collections, outstanding bills, and settlement timelines.
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Liaise with customers and banks on payment arrangements, documentary discrepancies, and delayed settlements.
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Support factoring and supply chain finance initiatives.
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Foreign Exchange Management
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Monitor foreign currency inflows and outflows arising from exports and imports.
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Coordinate foreign currency conversions and bank remittances.
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Track exchange rate movements and assess impacts on cash flow and profitability.
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Support foreign exchange risk management and mitigation activities.
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Ensure compliance with foreign exchange regulations and documentation requirements.
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Treasury Operations & Payments
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Coordinate approved supplier payments, import payments, loan repayments, and interest settlements.
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Prepare payment plans based on cash availability and operational priorities.
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Review treasury-related bank transactions and support reconciliations.
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Monitor bank charges, financing costs, and treasury expenses while identifying opportunities for optimization.
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Reporting & Analysis
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Prepare treasury reports and management updates.
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Analyze cash flow performance against forecasts.
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Monitor treasury indicators including:
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Cash Conversion Cycle
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Receivable Ageing
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Payable Commitments
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Liquidity Headroom
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Support budgeting and forecasting activities related to treasury operations.
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Highlight treasury risks, funding gaps, and deviations from financial plans.
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Compliance & Internal Controls
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Ensure all treasury transactions comply with company policies and banking mandates.
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Maintain adequate segregation of duties within treasury operations.
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Support internal and external audits by providing treasury schedules and documentation.
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Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal reporting standards.
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Identify and recommend improvements to treasury processes and controls.
Requirements
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Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
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Part qualification in CA Sri Lanka, CIMA, or ACCA will be an added advantage.
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Minimum 4–6 years of experience in Treasury, Finance, Banking, or a related role.
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Strong knowledge of treasury operations, working capital management, and liquidity planning.
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Hands-on experience with trade finance instruments and banking facilities.
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Understanding of import and export finance documentation.
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Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial management practices.
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Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
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Strong analytical, reporting, and financial modelling skills.
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Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
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Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities effectively.
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Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
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