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Challenging the Status Quo and Using Tech Wisely with Abraham Geldenhuys

Challenging the Status Quo and Using Tech Wisely with Abraham Geldenhuys

FromThe Treasury Career Corner


Challenging the Status Quo and Using Tech Wisely with Abraham Geldenhuys

FromThe Treasury Career Corner

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Length:
39 minutes
Released:
May 18, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Treasury can always benefit from new ideas, processes, and systems. In fact, challenging the status quo could be the very thing a treasury department needs. But is it as simple as introducing new technologies and expecting everyone to adapt?Abraham Geldenhuys joins The Treasury Career Corner podcast to discuss challenging the status quo, embracing new technology, and laying the foundations in a treasury department to help it adapt. He also shares his top three tips for anyone wanting to start a treasury career.Abraham Geldenhuys is Vice President and Group Treasurer at Kongsberg Automotive. He joined the group in the midst of the relocation of its headquarters to Zurich, where he drove the transformation and establishment of the new treasury department. Abraham has a diverse background in accounting/auditing, management consulting, and treasury. He was previously Head of Treasury Control and Cash Management at Constellium. He is a member of the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants and holds a B.Compt Hon degree from the University of South Africa.         Kongsberg Automotive provides world-class products to the global vehicle industry. Their products enhance the driving experience, making it safer, more comfortable, and sustainable.On the podcast, we discussed…Abraham’s first introduction to treasury following his accounting backgroundWhy Abraham’s main passion is to always bring positive change to every role he’s inWhy treasury departments need to get their future roadmaps sortedHow new technologies can improve the system, but the system has to be readyWhy you should always back yourself and challenge the status quoAbraham’s tips for anyone wanting to get into treasuryAre you interested in pursuing a career within Treasury?Whether you’ve recently graduated, or you want to search for new job opportunities to help develop your treasury career, The Treasury Recruitment Company can help you in your search for the perfect job. Find out more here. Or, send us your CV and let us help you in your next career move!If you’re enjoying the show please rate and review us on whatever podcast app you listen to us on, for Apple Podcasts click here!
Released:
May 18, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

In this weekly podcast I interview Treasury professionals from across the globe about their treasury careers. I talk to them about their roles, how they built their careers, where they are now and where do they see both themselves and the treasury profession developing. Other areas we talk about include; -Career highlights and lowlights -Where they got their big break -What they see as key to their success -Where do their careers go from here? -What do they see as the future of the Treasury profession As a treasury recruitment company, we also explore treasury talent issues and what they believe is the future for treasury profession?