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Treasury Controller

Sappi

Sappi

Accounting & Finance
Johannesburg, South Africa · Johannesburg, South Africa · South Africa
Posted on May 30, 2025

We are hiring!

We’re on the lookout for a Treasury Controller to support the organization's treasury operations by managing money market activities, processing foreign and local payments, overseeing export proceeds, and assisting with month-end reporting and ad hoc treasury-related tasks, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficient cash flow management.

As a Treasury Controller you will be responsible for:

Money Market

  • Prepare the actual daily cash position and money market reports.
  • Capture and settle money market deals in SAP.
  • Process local payments for joint ventures and interest on banking systems.
  • Maintain and update intercompany interest rate schedules.
  • Maintain and update daily deposit/loan schedules.

Foreign Payments

  • Prepare and execute payment runs for foreign transactions.
  • Capture inward payments and global transfers.
  • Record BOP (Balance of Payments) invoices in SAP.
  • Initiate deals with Group Treasury and local banks.
  • Prepare dealing sheets for transactions completed with Group Treasury.
  • Capture and settle foreign exchange (FX) deals in SAP.
  • Follow up and resolve bank-related queries.
  • Update the Reserve Bank File accordingly.

Export Proceeds

  • Prepare weekly sales exposure reports.
  • Allocate and account for export proceeds.
  • Prepare journals for export proceeds and import settlements.
  • Generate UCR (Unique Consignment Reference) numbers for banking purposes.

Month-End

  • Assist with the preparation and review of treasury month-end reports.
  • Confirm outstanding deals with banks and mills.
  • Confirm interest on overnight borrowings and deposits with banks.
  • Prepare journals to reallocate bank charges.
  • Process and review reports related to Ngodwana Energy.

Ad hoc duties

  • Assist Shared Services with reconciliations and treasury-related queries.
  • Perform filing and archiving of treasury documents.
  • Complete and distribute daily Economic Indicators.
  • Respond to treasury-related queries from banks and mills.
  • Support the Treasurer and Treasury Manager as and when needed.

What are we looking for?

  • Relevant tertiary advanced diploma/degree in Finance and Accounting or Treasury.
  • A minimum of 2 – 3 years of experience in a finance role.
  • General knowledge of the SAP system.
  • Prior experience in banking or a similar role with exposure to money market, foreign exchange, and exchange control rules would be advantageous.

What’s in it for you?

  • Opportunity to work within a global organisation that continues to thrive in a rapidly changing world even after 80 years of existence
  • Learning and development programmes to fast-track your career within Sappi
  • Market-leading leave benefits
  • Employee wellbeing benefits