Treasury Manager

Job Description: Treasury Manager

Reporting to: Director of Finance

Department: Finance

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time, Hybrid

Place of Work: 11/12 Warrington Place, Dublin 2

ABOUT US

Co-operative Housing Ireland is the national organisation representing, promoting and developing co-operative housing in Ireland. Since our foundation in 1973 we have provided over 5,700 homes through homeownership, shared ownership and social rented co-operatives. As an Approved Housing Body (AHB), we work with various stakeholders in the housing sector, including Local Authorities, Government, aspiring homeowners, tenants and developers. We currently manage over 5,000 properties across Ireland.

ROLE OVERVIEW

Co-operative Housing Ireland is seeking a full-time, permanent "Treasury Manager”, based at our Dublin Office at 11/12 Warrington Place, Dublin 2. This role will be a key part of the CHI Finance Team reporting to the Director of Finance and will be responsible for all treasury related activities. It is an important role to support Co-operative Housing Ireland’s continued organisational growth and expansion.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Treasury Operations

• Oversee and monitor all Co-operative Housing Ireland treasury operations and activities
• Responsible for coordinating the cashflow forecasting process, engaging with finance and financial planning team to deliver regular cash forecasts analysing, short, medium and longer term cash performance
• Ensure robust liquidity structure in place and aligned to support organisational business requirements and strategy
• Day to day oversight and reporting of cash balances ensuring cash availability for accounts payable, payroll and property acquisitions
• Manage short term investments and bank deposits, ensuring optimum risk adjusted returns consistent with Treasury Policy
• Establish policy and reserving process for managing cash related to long term liabilities including Capital Advance Leasing Facility (“CALF”) obligations
• Identify opportunities for cost-effective long-term funding transactions with a view to diversifying funding sources and supporting growth strategy

Compliance, Regulation, Policy and Reporting

• Manage compliance and covenant reporting for all CHI loan agreements and lending counterparties.
• Monitor key financial covenants and reporting metrics including Debt Service Cover, EBITDA, Gearing and Liquidity
• Develop and maintain Treasury Management Policies (“TMP”) ensuring up to date and consistent with regulatory requirements and best practice
• Responsible for Treasury risk management and regular Treasury reporting to Audit, Assurance and Finance Committee (“AAF”) and CHI Board
• Manage counterparty onboarding, due diligence, AAF and CHI Board approvals consistent with TMP
• Support regulatory reporting process and requirements (AHBRA) including appropriate stress testing and scenario analysis
• Provide sectoral and peer group reviews along with ad-hoc strategic advisory support on Treasury and funding issues to Executive Management Team (“EMT”), AAF and CHI Board

Systems & Technology

• Support organisation wide Enterprise Resource Planning (“ERP”) and Finance system implementations. Including establishing a system solution for asset and loan portfolio management
• Provide Treasury input into technology projects to drive operational efficiency, automation and integrated processes for cash and banking transactions
• Ensure efficient & cost-effective banking structure to support operations, with optimal security and banking technology solutions

Administration & Other

• Maintain all banking mandates and banking relationships
• Banking system administration duties and responsibilities
• Liaising as required with key external stakeholders, banks, lenders, legal advisors, external and internal auditors
• Carry out any other duties that may be commensurate with the position

REQUIREMENTS

• ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent accountancy qualification
• Treasury related qualification desirable
• Minimum 5 years Treasury experience preferable
• Strong Excel, financial systems proficiency and banking technology knowledge
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
• Resilience and ability to adapt to challenging situations
• Professional at all times, respecting confidentially
• Knowledge of property or social housing sector would be an advantage (but not essential)
• Self-directed subject matter expert whilst being a strong team player

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive Salary Bands
• 22 Days Annual Leave + 3 Company Privilege Days
• Annual leave increase to 30 days linked to length of service
• Generous Company Pension Contributions (up to 12% employer contribution)
• Income Protection
• Paid Sick leave Scheme
• Educational Assistance Program
• Paid Study & Exam Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP Scheme)
• Life Cover/Death in Service
• Paid Professional Subscription
• Hybrid-Working

SELECTION PROCESS

Please note that interviews for this position may take place anytime from the launch date to closing date until a successful candidate is found.

How to Apply: Interested applicants should submit a CV and Cover Letter.

Due to the high volume of applications received, we regret that we are unable to respond to all applications. Only those suitable for this position will be contacted.

Co-operative Housing Ireland is an equal opportunities employer.

All documentation received by Co-operative Housing Ireland will be processed in accordance with the Data Protection Acts & General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR; 2018)