Treasury Compliance Manager

• Treasury Management:

Assist the Director of Finance with the monitoring of appropriate treasury management policies and guidelines and ensure that these are implemented and followed in all ICARDA locations.

• Cash management and liquidity:

Managing the day-to-day liquidity of the Center and ensuring that appropriate levels of cash, including foreign currencies, are held as required. and provide tools, financial models, and advising internal stakeholders on optimizing the use of cash within approved policies that emphasizes preservation of capital in a cost-effective way.

• Foreign Currency (FX) Management:

Identifying FX risks arising from international operations and transactions, assessing currency impacts on income and expenses, and implementing hedging strategies to manage these risks effectively. Provide advice to the Director of Finance in developing and executing FX risk management policies, monitoring market trends, and executing FX transactions to optimize costs. Providing regular reporting on FX exposures and performance, collaborating with internal stakeholders to understand FX needs, and communicating strategies and insights to senior management.

• Investment Management:

In conjunction with the Director of Finance, manage ICARDA's investment portfolio based on its investment policy, risk tolerance and financial objectives. Conducting analysis of investment options and recommending appropriate investment strategies. Monitoring investment performance and adjusting portfolio allocations as needed.

• Relationship management with banks and financial institutions:

Serving as the focal point for all banking relations at the HQ and country level. Maintaining good relationships with banks and financial institutions and monitoring quality and cost of services. Serving as the administrator for ICARDA's banking and corporate credit cards system. Ensuring "Know Your Customer" requirements and all other documentation are up to date and accurate.

• Risk Management:

Supporting the Risk Officer (who is currently the Director of Finance) in identifying, assessing, and managing risks that could impact the achievement of the organization's objectives, including financial, operational, and strategic risks.

• Compliance:

Working closely with ICARDA's legal team, monitoring compliance of the organization's treasury-related activities with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies, and recommending the implementation of measures to address any deficiencies or areas of non-compliance. Overseeing compliance with donor policies and requirements as set out in the grant contract agreement and monitoring the status of donor project audits.

• Internal Controls:

Recommending changes to the Director of Finance on ICARDA's internal control systems to safeguard organizational assets, ensure the accuracy and reliability of financial reporting, and promote compliance with laws and regulations.

• Full Cost Recovery implementation:

Working closely with the Head of FP&A and the Grant Finance Manager to ensure the Board-approved full cost recovery policy is implemented and optimized. Overseeing approval of project proposal budgets to ensure full costs are recovered.

• Capacity Building:

Providing training and support to staff members on relevant oversight-related topics, including risk management, compliance, sanctions management, and internal controls to ensure that ICARDA remains agile in navigating global currency markets and enhancing financial resilience.

• Any other ad hoc tasks as requested by the Director of Finance.