Our client is a group of companies in Nigeria. Due to expansion they need a TREASURY/TRADE FINANCE MANAGER.
LOCATION: Lagos
Job Summary: The Treasury/Trade Finance Manager will oversee the companys treasury operations and trade finance activities ensuring effective cash flow management optimal financing solutions and compliance with financial regulations. This role requires a seasoned professional with extensive experience in treasury management and trade finance within the oil and gas industry.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage daily cash positions to ensure adequate liquidity for operational needs.
- Develop and implement cash flow forecasting models to predict future financial positions.
- Optimize cash balances by investing excess funds and minimizing idle cash.
- Maintain relationships with banks and financial institutions to ensure access to credit facilities and funding sources.
- Coordinate the issuance and management of trade finance instruments such as letters of credit bank guarantees and standby letters of credit.
- Liaise with banks suppliers and internal stakeholders to facilitate smooth trade transactions.
- Ensure compliance with international trade regulations and internal policies.
- Identify assess and mitigate financial risks including foreign exchange risk interest rate risk and credit risk.
- Develop and implement hedging strategies to protect against adverse market movements.
- Monitor and report on key risk metrics to senior management.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies related to treasury and trade finance operations.
- Prepare and file required regulatory reports such as cash flow forecasts and foreign exchange exposure reports.
- Coordinate with internal and external auditors to facilitate audits of treasury activities
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Economics or a related field. A Masters degree (MBA Finance) is an advantage.
- Professional certifications such as CFA ACCA ICAN or Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) are preferred.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in treasury management and trade finance preferably in the oil and gas or energy sector.
- Strong knowledge of financial modeling cash flow forecasting and risk assessment techniques. Proficiency in treasury management systems (TMS) and financial ERP platforms (e.g. SAP Oracle).
- Ability to develop and implement effective financial strategies.
- Strong analytical and problemsolving abilities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration with stakeholders.
- Proven ability to lead and motivate teams to achieve financial objectives