Manager, Finance & Trade Finance

Manager, Finance & Trade Finance at Zedcrest Capital Limited

Job Type Full Time Qualification BA/BSc/HND Experience 8 years Location Lagos Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit

Job Summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

• Requirement

• 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.

• Deadline: Not specified