Bank & Trade Finance Executive 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 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: Bank & Trade Finance Executive

Location: Obanikoro, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Bank & Trade Finance Executive is responsible for managing banking operations and trade finance documentation, ensuring seamless import and export transactions while maintaining compliance with CBN regulations and Nigerian trade requirements.
• The role coordinates banking relationships, Form M, PAAR, NXP, Letters of Credit (LCs), and customs documentation, while leveraging AI tools and SAP to improve documentation, tracking, and reporting processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day banking relationships, trade finance transactions, and banking documentation.
• Process and monitor Form M, PAAR, NXP, Letters of Credit (LCs), bank guarantees, and other import/export documents.
• Coordinate with banks, customs brokers, shipping agents, and regulatory bodies to ensure timely shipment clearance.
• Ensure compliance with CBN foreign exchange regulations, Nigeria Customs Service requirements, and applicable trade policies.
• Maintain accurate digital records of banking and trade documentation for audit purposes.
• Prepare regular reports on trade finance activities, shipment status, and banking transactions for the CFO.
• Utilize SAP and AI tools to automate documentation, tracking, reconciliation, and reporting processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve trade finance and banking processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Commerce, or a related field.
• 3–6 years of experience in trade finance, banking operations, or import/export documentation.
• Hands-on experience with Form M, PAAR, NXP, Letters of Credit, and Nigerian trade finance processes.
• Good knowledge of CBN foreign exchange regulations, Nigeria Customs procedures, and Incoterms.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SAP ERP.
• Experience using AI tools for document management and process automation.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• High level of integrity and attention to detail.

Application Closing Date
7th August, 2026.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: cv@ascentech.com.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.