Manager, Finance & Trade Finance Job at Zedcrest Group (Lagos)

Job Description

The Manager, Finance/Trade Finance will lead GoldenField’s finance function, overseeing financial reporting, treasury management, trade finance operations, and FX exposure. This is a role that requires a finance professional who understands both the discipline of financial controls and the practical realities of commodity export financing, including Letters of Credit, working capital cycles, and foreign currency management.

Job Responsibility

Provide strategic and operational leadership of the Finance & Trade Finance function, overseeing Treasury, Accounts Payable, Trade Documentation, and FX Management
Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of GoldenField’s financial statements, management accounts, and regulatory filings
Manage the company’s working capital position, ensuring adequate liquidity across all active trade cycles
Oversee all trade finance facilities, including Letters of Credit, pre-export financing, and banking relationships with lenders and correspondent banks
Develop and manage GoldenField’s FX strategy, including currency exposure management, repatriation of export proceeds, and compliance with CBN regulations
Supervise the preparation and review of all trade documentation required for export transactions, including commercial invoices, bills of lading, packing lists, and certificates of origin
Maintain and strengthen relationships with commercial banks, development finance institutions, and trade finance providers
Prepare financial reports, budget analyses, and cash flow projections for the MD and GMD as required
Implement and enforce robust financial controls to prevent fraud, errors, and unauthorised transactions
Ensure full compliance with all applicable tax obligations, including CIT, VAT, and WHT, and liaise with external auditors and tax consultants
Support the MD in structuring trade deals from a financial perspective, providing input on pricing, payment terms, and risk allocation

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline
ACA, ACCA, CFA, or equivalent professional qualification is required
Minimum of 8 years’ post-qualification experience, with at least 3 years in a finance leadership role
Direct experience in trade finance, commodity trading finance, or export banking is strongly preferred
Comprehensive knowledge of trade finance instruments, including Letters of Credit, documentary collections, and export financing facilities
Strong understanding of CBN foreign exchange regulations, export proceeds repatriation requirements, and FX risk management
High proficiency in financial modelling, management accounting, and cash flow management
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to structure complex financial scenarios
Strong leadership and people management capability
able to develop and retain a high-performing finance team
Commercially minded and able to work closely with the MD and trading function to structure profitable, bankable transactions
Strong communication skills - ability to present financial positions clearly to non-finance senior stakeholders

Nice to have

Analytical & Decision-Making Skills
Leadership & Team Management
Communication & Stakeholder Engagement

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