Trade Finance Manager at Ascentech Services Limited

Ascentech Services Limited is the most sought-after Human Resource Solution Provider with its Head Office in Lagos, Nigeria. We have a reputation for satisfying and surpassing clients expectations through our core offerings:Recruitment and Selection,Outsourcing,Training and Development.To accomplish these we leverage on creating and managing change in organizations by improving efficiency through our proven and dynamic HR solutions.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Trade Finance Manager

Location: Ikoyi, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Handle all documentation for Imports and Exports related to banking and operations.
• Handle Trade Finance desk, responsible for TRMS portal trade forms, NXP, Form M, and others.
• Draft LC (Letter of Credit), and follow up with the banks for LC issuance.
• Presentation of documents to banks on shipments.
• Coordinate with the Country Finance Manager to negotiate banking terms and conditions on LC.
• Sourcing of Forex from CBN/I&E Window.
• Maintain relations with RMs for Import.
• Coordinate with all sister companies of ETC Nigeria on matters of export and import.
• Advise necessary changes to streamline export and import.
• Liaison with regulatory agencies for certification on NAFDAC, and SONCAP.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, international business, or a related field
• Knowledge of trade laws and regulations, including import/export requirements and international sanctions
• Minimum of 5 years proven experience in trade finance management, preferably in a similar industry or organization
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills

Application Closing Date
5th June, 2024.