Cash and Risk Manager - Dior Middle East

Overview

The Cash and Risk Manager position is responsible for overseeing treasury functions, insurance policies, and internal control systems within the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. This role serves as the principal liaison for banking and cash management activities, ensuring liquidity effectiveness, adherence to corporate policies, and mitigation of operational risks throughout the regional operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with banking partners and serve as the primary treasury contact for operational teams.
• Monitor cash liquidity and optimize cash management, including cash pooling operations.
• Prepare and deliver cash flow analyses and forecasting reports.
• Ensure timely collection of receivables and coordinate payment processing with Accounts Payable to meet obligations promptly.
• Administer treasury banking systems and applications, maintaining current banking documentation, signatory authority, and delegation records.
• Lead internal control self-assessment and compliance programs, promoting a culture of control awareness including training for new employees.
• Contribute to enhancing internal processes and uphold delegation of authority frameworks and digital approval systems.
• Oversee regional insurance activities by coordinating renewals, declarations, and maintaining policies with insurance brokers, as well as managing claims.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related discipline.
• 6 to 10 years of experience relevant to corporate treasury, financial control, risk management, or internal audits.
• Proficiency with SAP systems; strong understanding of treasury operations, banking procedures, and financial controls.
• Excellent analytical capabilities, communication, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks and stakeholders within a dynamic environment.
• Experience in retail, luxury retail, or multinational corporations is advantageous.

Core Skills and Competencies

• Strong treasury management and financial modeling skills.
• Effective and clear communication skills.
• Heightened risk awareness.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and SAP.
• Analytical thinking with keen attention to detail.
• Capability to manage multiple priorities efficiently.