Manager, Finance & Trade Finance at GoldenField Commodities Limited

GoldenField Commodities Limited is a commodity trading and export company. We originate, process, and export agricultural commodities, including cashew nuts (raw and shelled), soybeans, sesame seeds, and other high-value produce, from Nigeria to global markets, applying rigorous quality standards, EUDR-compliant traceability practices, and commercially disciplined execution across the full supply chain.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Manager, Finance & Trade Finance

Location: Abuja 
Job type: Full-time
Workplace Type: Onsite

Job Summary

• The Manager, Finance/Trade Finance will lead GoldenField’s finance function, overseeing financial reporting, treasury management, trade finance operations, and FX exposure.
• This is a role that requires a finance professional who understands both the discipline of financial controls and the practical realities of commodity export financing, including Letters of Credit, working capital cycles, and foreign currency management.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership of the Finance & Trade Finance function, overseeing Treasury, Accounts Payable, Trade Documentation, and FX Management.
• Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of GoldenField’s financial statements, management accounts, and regulatory filings.
• Manage the company’s working capital position, ensuring adequate liquidity across all active trade cycles.
• Oversee all trade finance facilities, including Letters of Credit, pre-export financing, and banking relationships with lenders and correspondent banks.
• Develop and manage GoldenField’s FX strategy, including currency exposure management, repatriation of export proceeds, and compliance with CBN regulations.
• Supervise the preparation and review of all trade documentation required for export transactions, including commercial invoices, bills of lading, packing lists, and certificates of origin.
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with commercial banks, development finance institutions, and trade finance providers.
• Prepare financial reports, budget analyses, and cash flow projections for the MD and GMD as required.
• Implement and enforce robust financial controls to prevent fraud, errors, and unauthorised transactions.
• Ensure full compliance with all applicable tax obligations, including CIT, VAT, and WHT, and liaise with external auditors and tax consultants.
• Support the MD in structuring trade deals from a financial perspective, providing input on pricing, payment terms, and risk allocation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline.
• ACA, ACCA, CFA, or equivalent professional qualification is required.
• Minimum of 8 years’ post-qualification experience, with at least 3 years in a finance leadership role.
• Direct experience in trade finance, commodity trading finance, or export banking is strongly preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of trade finance instruments, including Letters of Credit, documentary collections, and export financing facilities.
• Strong understanding of CBN foreign exchange regulations, export proceeds repatriation requirements, and FX risk management.
• High proficiency in financial modelling, management accounting, and cash flow management.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to structure complex financial scenarios.
• Strong leadership and people management capability; able to develop and retain a high-performing finance team.
• Commercially minded and able to work closely with the MD and trading function to structure profitable, bankable transactions.
• Strong communication skills - ability to present financial positions clearly to non-finance senior stakeholders.

Must have skills:

• Financial Management & Strategy
• Trade Finance Expertise
• Treasury & Liquidity Management
• Risk Management & Credit Analysis
• Regulatory & Compliance Knowledge
• Financial Reporting & Controls

Good to have skills:

• Analytical & Decision-Making Skills
• Leadership & Team Management
• Communication & Stakeholder Engagement

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
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