Treasury Supervisor

Description:

Key Skills, Knowledge & Competencies

• Strong leadership capability with the ability to manage, coach, and develop a high-performing treasury team

• Solid understanding of treasury operations, cashbook management, banking best practices, foreign exchange, and legal accounting

• In-depth knowledge of regulatory frameworks, including the Legal Practice Act, LPC Rules, FICA, SARB Exchange Control Regulations, FATCA, and AML

• Proven ability to analyse financial data, resolve reconciliation issues, and identify trends and improvement opportunities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage professionally with partners, staff, and banking stakeholders

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail in financial processing, reconciliations, FX management, and documentation

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook, with the ability to quickly learn legal and financial systems

• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and manage multiple competing priorities Key Responsibilities

  • Lead, manage, and develop the Bank & Cash team to ensure accuracy, performance, and continuous upskilling

  • Oversee daily banking and treasury operations, including reconciliations, cash flow forecasting, liquidity planning, and trust account management

  • Support finance teams with Aderant receipt, payment, and transfer queries

  • Manage Nedbank beneficiary listings, ensuring alignment with Aderant vendor records and compliance with due-diligence protocols

  • Optimise vendor payment cycles to improve efficiency and reduce processing effort and cost

  • Oversee foreign currency management across multiple accounts, including FEC lifecycle management

  • Monitor foreign bank balances and advise on conversion or selling opportunities

  • Ensure full compliance with all regulatory, governance, and internal control frameworks

  • Collaborate with internal teams and banking partners to resolve queries and drive continuous process improvement

  • Support audits, fraud monitoring, risk reviews, and regulatory submissions

  • Maintain and update treasury policies, procedures, and SOPs

  • Approve new bank beneficiaries and act as bank approver during peak periods or team leave

  • Manage client trust balances in compliance with Section 86 of the Legal Practice Act

  • Ensure all bank operator and signatory listings remain accurate and up to date Education

    • BCom Degree (Accounting or Banking) – preferred Experience

      • Minimum of 5+ years’ experience in a supervisory, cashbook, or treasury role, preferably within a law firm or professional services environment

      • Experience with legal accounting systems is advantageous

      • Clear criminal and ITC checks required Job-Specific Competencies

        • Team Leadership & Management

        • Building Collaborative Teams

        • Operational Efficiency

        • Account & Client Management

        • Process Improvement & Compliance

        • Communication & Stakeholder Management