Trade Finance Manager – Logistics

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 • 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