Milan Kara
@milankara
I am an experienced Treasury and Finance manager specializing in liquidity, cashflow forecasting and FX risk management.
South AfricaWhat I'm looking for
I am an experienced Treasury and Finance professional with over 18 years at Super Group, progressing through roles into Treasury Financial Manager. I manage liquidity across multiple entities and oversee daily treasury operations, cashflow forecasting, budgeting, and foreign exchange and derivative transactions. I leverage systems such as Hyperion Financial Management and Oracle to deliver accurate reporting and support strategic decision-making.
I have deep expertise in bank and balance-sheet reconciliations, inter-company accounting, interest-rate management (JIBAR, LIBOR, SONIA, SOFR) and audit support. I’m focused on applying my treasury leadership to optimize liquidity, strengthen controls and drive value in a collaborative finance team.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Treasury Financial Manager
Super Group
Aug 2023 - Present (2 years)
Manage daily treasury operations including cash management, FX and derivative transactions, and bank administration while preparing budgets and forecasts for 5 entities to support group liquidity decisions.
Treasury Accountant
Super Group
Oct 2018 - Aug 2023 (4 years 10 months)
Prepared bank and balance sheet reconciliations, managed inter-company loans and investments, and processed FX purchases and cross-currency swaps to support treasury risk management and cash projections.
Financial Systems Accountant
SG Agility
Oct 2017 - Sep 2018 (11 months)
Led process improvements and team training, managed AP/GL modules and prepared month-end closing packs using Oracle and HFM while supporting internal and external audits.
Accountant
Super Group
Oct 2017 - Sep 2018 (11 months)
Prepared monthly management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations for the CFO, managed accruals and inter-company certificates to ensure timely and accurate month-end closes.
Bookkeeper
SG Agility
Jul 2016 - Nov 2017 (1 year 4 months)
Managed full bookkeeping processes, processed financial transactions up to ledger level, and forecasted daily cashflows in ZAR and USD to support liquidity planning.
Bookkeeper
Super Group
Mar 2015 - Nov 2017 (2 years 8 months)
Processed sales transactions and general ledger entries, maintained debtor accounts and supported month-end closures to ensure accurate financial records.
Accounts Payable Specialist
Super Group
Jul 2010 - Mar 2015 (4 years 8 months)
Managed accounts payable operations, approved invoices and expense claims in line with internal controls, and reconciled supplier accounts to maintain payment accuracy.
Cash Management Specialist
Super Group
Jan 2008 - Jul 2010 (2 years 6 months)
Handled daily cash operations and banking activities, prepared cash projections and ensured compliance with banking mandates and FICA requirements to support treasury functions.
Data Capturer
Super Group
Aug 2007 - Jan 2008 (5 months)
Captured financial and operational data accurately into company systems, supporting bookkeeping and month-end processes to maintain data integrity.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
C(Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
Diploma in Management Accounting (CIMA Dip MA), Management Accounting
2022 -
Pursuing a Diploma in Management Accounting (CIMA Dip MA) from Jan 2022 to Dec 2026, focusing on management accounting principles and financial management.
I(Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB)
National Diploma: Technical Financial Accounting (NQF L5), Technical Financial Accounting
2022 -
National Diploma: Technical Financial Accounting (NQF L5) completed with the ICB from Jan 2022 to Dec 2025, covering technical accounting and reporting.
I(Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB)
FET Certificate: Bookkeeping (NQF L4), Bookkeeping
FET Certificate in Bookkeeping (NQF L4) awarded by the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers; specific dates not provided.
I(Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB)
National Certificate: Bookkeeping (NQF L3), Bookkeeping
National Certificate in Bookkeeping (NQF L3) awarded by the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers; specific dates not provided.
Amathuba Hub
NQF Level 5 in General Management, General Management
Completed NQF Level 5 in General Management through Amathuba Hub; specific dates and further details not provided.
U(University of South Africa (UNISA)
National Higher Certificate in Accounting Sciences, Accounting Sciences
National Higher Certificate in Accounting Sciences (NQF L3) obtained from the University of South Africa; dates not specified.
Metro Minds
Freight Forwarding & Customs Compliance (NQF L3), Freight Forwarding & Customs Compliance
Completed Freight Forwarding & Customs Compliance (NQF L3) with Metro Minds; specific dates not provided.
Cargo Learning Academy
Cargo 1, Cargo Operations
Completed Cargo 1 course at Cargo Learning Academy in Johannesburg; specific dates and credential details not provided.
Cargo Learning Academy
Cargo 2, Cargo Operations
Completed Cargo 2 course at Cargo Learning Academy in Johannesburg; specific dates and credential details not provided.
Cargo Learning Academy
Cargo 3, Cargo Operations
Completed Cargo 3 course at Cargo Learning Academy in Johannesburg; specific dates and credential details not provided.
Cargo Learning Academy
Processing of Incoming & Outgoing Calls Course, Customer Service / Call Processing
Completed a Processing of Incoming & Outgoing Calls course at Cargo Learning Academy; specific dates not provided.
DADamelin
Attended courses at Damelin in Johannesburg; specific program titles and dates were not provided.
Tech stack
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