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Job title
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Manager Cash & Risk Management
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Stream
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Finance
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Function
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Treasury & FPA
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Location
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Oman – Muscat
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Budget control
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*OPEX and/or CAPEX and/or Revenue amount as relevant*
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Reporting to
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Head Corporate Finance, DCM and IR
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Direct Reports
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3
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Job purpose
Lead the Cash & Risk Management activities & team at OQ Corporate, under Head of Corporate finance, DCM and IR, acting as single point of accountability and lead role for the end-to-end process related to overseeing and optimizing daily cash operations, managing liquidity, and supporting strategic treasury initiatives, responsible of (1) Cash flow forecasting, (2) Treasury system enhancements, (3) Risk Management and banking relationships, and working closely with stakeholders to ensure efficient cash operations and compliance with financial controls.
The position will act in accordance with the Group’s Mission, Vision, Values & Strategies, as well as, policies, guidelines, and international standards, supported by an IT Technology platform, HSE standards, Omani’s government & other legal justifications, and best international practices in consonance with national objectives.
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Main tasks and responsibilities
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Cash & Risk Management
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- Lead a team to prepare daily cash positioning, cash concentration, and liquidity monitoring across global bank accounts.
- Lead negotiations with banks to place liquidity in Calls, TDs, Money Market funds and other instruments and execute them to achieve better than benchmark returns.
- Lead the team that Oversee electronic payment processing (wires, ACH, EFTs), ensuring accuracy, approval compliance, and timely execution.
- Develop and maintain detailed short- and long-term cash flow forecasts, providing insights and variance analysis.
- Serve as a subject matter expert in the use and enhancement of Treasury Management Systems (TMS), supporting system upgrades, automation initiatives, and reporting tools.
- Support global bank account administration, including account opening/closing, mandate management, and banking documentation.
- Maintain and strengthen relationships with banking partners, resolving operational issues and improving service delivery.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, SOX requirements, and audit standards for cash operations.
- Identify and lead process improvement initiatives to enhance treasury efficiency, visibility, and control.
- Collaborate with finance, accounting, and tax teams on treasury-related matters, including month-end close activities and audit support.
- Support on Risk management activities, including calculating Mark to Market positions and developing hedging strategies and executing them.
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Continuous Improvements
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- Promote and encourage continuous learning and development among team members.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of departmental policies, systems, processes, procedures, and controls, and continuously identify and recommend improvements while ensuring compliance with the group guidelines, international / local standards, and relevant legislation.
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Leadership
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- Leading, coaching, mentoring, and developing the Corporate Finance team to ensure optimal performance and effective succession planning.
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Key interactions
Internal: OQ SAOC Streams/OQ Group Assets
External: Staffing specialized Ministry of Finance (Debt Management Office) and OIA Contractors, Vendors & Suppliers
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Notable Working Conditions. Office environment, intensive computer screen use, sporadic visits to operation site.
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Education requirements
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- Minimum qualification is a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field
- Advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., CTP, CFA) is a plus.
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Language
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Excellent knowledge of written, read, and spoken English (required)
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Background and experience
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Competencies and skills
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- A minimum of 8-10 years of relevant experience, preferable in a similar role
- Strong understanding of corporate cash management principles, intercompany funding, and bank products.
- Proven experience with Treasury Management Systems (TMS) and ERP platforms.
- Experience in a multinational corporate environment.
- Familiarity with multi-currency cash management and international banking practices.
- Prior involvement in treasury transformation or automation projects.
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Soft:
- People Leadership skills
- Strategic Thinking
- Analytical Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Ability to handle and clearly communicate complex financial information
- Strong analytical and communication skills, including verbal and written skills
- Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders, external partners, and financial institutions.
- Highly organized and ability to work independently
- Willingness to adapt to changing business environments and take initiative in driving financial initiatives and process improvements
- Ethical Conduct
Technical:
- Computer literacy including MS Office
- Corporate Finance
- Bloomberg
- Rating agencies guidelines
- International banking relationships
- Funding strategies and Negotiations
- Capital structure (short term and long-term debt management, bilateral and syndicated lines, debt issuance, shareholders financing)
- Debt covenant compliance analysis, forecasting and reporting
- Corporate Finance policies, systems, processes, procedures, and controls.
- Proficiency in financial analysis, forecasting, and modeling, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights.
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