About the Role
Our client is a growing Supply Chain Alliance combining global expertise in logistics, international supply chains, trade finance, commodity management, and risk management.
We are seeking an ambitious and results-driven Finance Manager to provide strategic financial leadership and support business growth across Africa.
Key Responsibilities
Provide strategic financial advice on profitability, pricing, working capital, risk, and business expansion.
Oversee trade finance activities, including Letters of Credit, guarantees, documentary collections, and structured trade finance.
Manage treasury, cash flow, liquidity, working capital, and funding requirements.
Monitor and manage FX, commodity, and counterparty risks and support hedging strategies.
Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and profitability analysis.
Oversee accounting, financial reporting, reconciliations, intercompany transactions, and financial close.
Ensure compliance with IFRS, tax, regulatory, and internal control requirements.
Develop scalable finance processes, systems, reporting, and automation across multiple countries.
Manage internal and external audits and strengthen governance frameworks.
Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team while partnering with commercial, logistics, and supply chain functions.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field.
Master's degree/MBA and professional accounting or finance certification are an advantage.
8 - 10 years' senior finance/accounting experience within logistics industry.
Strong knowledge of trade finance, IFRS, treasury, cash management, and financial reporting.
Experience with cross-border taxation, regulatory environments, and financial systems.
Understanding of FX, hedging, commodity pricing, and supply chain finance is an advantage.
Advanced Excel, strong analytical, strategic, leadership, and communication skills.
Technical Expertise
Strong knowledge of:
Trade finance instruments
IFRS and financial reporting
Treasury and cash management
Cross-border taxation and regulatory environments
Good understanding of:
Foreign exchange markets and hedging
Commodity trading mechanisms
Supply chain financing
ERP and financial reporting systems