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Trade Finance Manager – Logistics
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Experience Required:
7-10years
Experience Required:
Posted:
30 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
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Application Deadline:
27 October 2026
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Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Job title: Trade Finance Manager Logistics
Location: Nairobi Kenya
Employment Type: Permanent
Travel: Frequent travel across Africa with periodic international travel
Reporting To: Group CFO & Supply Chain Alliance Management
Eligibility: Kenyan nationals only
Industry: Logistics
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
Requirements
Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Economics or related field.
Masters degree/MBA and professional accounting or finance certification are an advantage.
810 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
Required Education:
Required Qualifications & ExperienceBachelors degree in Accounting Finance Economics or a related degree or MBA is an added finance or accounting certification is advantageous.810 years of experience in senior finance or accounting roles preferably within banking trade finance corporate finance commodities logistics or international supply knowledge of trade finance instruments corporate accounting and tax regulatio
