Bank & Trade Finance Executive

About the Role

Ascentech Services Limited is seeking a detail-oriented Bank & Trade Finance Executive to manage banking relationships and trade finance documentation for a growing organization. This role is critical in ensuring seamless import and export transactions while maintaining strict compliance with CBN regulations and Nigerian trade requirements, all while leveraging modern tools like SAP and AI to optimize processes.

• 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.

• 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.

• Opportunity to work with a dedicated team of professional recruitment consultants.
• Exposure to advanced trade finance processes and digital tools including SAP and AI automation.
• Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience.
• Career growth within a dynamic and reputable organization.

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