AGL (Africa Global Logistics), the reference multimodal logistics operator in Africa, is part of the MSC family. With 23,000 employees in 50 countries, the company connects Africa to Africa and to the rest of the world. AGL relies on its 250 subsidiaries in Africa, Haiti, Timor and Indonesia to provide port, ocean, logistics and railway solutions.Mission Description                       Reporting to the Group CFO (AGL) & SCA Management. The Finance Manager will act as a key business partner to management, contributing directly to decision-making, performance optimization, and value creation across the alliance to support the growth of Supply Chain Alliance (SCA). Key Responsibilities Strategic Finance Business Partnering Act as a trusted advisor to SCA leadership on financial performance, profitability, and risk Support commercial teams in structuring trade deals, evaluating margins and risk/return profiles, optimizing pricing and working capital Provide financial insights to support strategic expansion across Africa Contribute to investment cases, business plans, and Board-level reporting Trade Finance & Risk Management Oversee end-to-end trade finance processes including Letters of Credit (LCs), guarantees, documentary collections and structured trade finance solutions Monitor and manage: FX exposure, commodity price exposure, counterparty risk Ensure robust hedging strategies and risk mitigation frameworks Liaise with banks and financial institutions on funding structures Treasury & Working Capital Optimization Manage cash flow across complex trade cycles (origin → warehouse → client) Optimize inventory financing, receivables and payables, liquidity across multiple jurisdictions Drive efficient use of equity and debt financing Support funding strategies aligned with business growth Financial Planning, Analysis & Performance Management Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning Develop advanced: profitability analysis (by country, product, client) & margin tracking for VMI/PMI models Track KPIs linked to volumes, pricing, logistics costs, working capital Provide clear, actionable reporting to senior stakeholders Accounting, Reporting & Governance Oversee full accounting cycle: revenue recognition (including commodities/trade specifics), cost accounting, intercompany flows (CZ / AGL / SCA), reconciliations and closing processes Ensure compliance with: IFRS / local GAAP, tax and regulatory requirements across jurisdictions Produce high-quality monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports Internal Controls & Compliance Framework Build and implement robust internal control environment suited to a scale-up Ensure compliance with internal policies, banking covenants, and trade finance regulations Manage audit processes (internal and external) Establish governance aligned with both CZ and AGL standards Process Building & Scalability Design and implement scalable financial processes for a growing multi-country operation Improve systems, tools, and reporting automation Support ERP / finance system enhancements where required Ensure process standardization and efficiency across geographies Leadership & Team Development Build, mentor and develop a high-performing finance team Profile Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or economics - master's degree/ MBA preferred. Professional certification advantageous. Minimum 8 to 10 years' experience in senior finance or accounting roles preferable in banking, trade finance or corporate finance. Strong knowledge of trade finance instruments, corporate accounting and tax regulations. Proficiency in accounting and financial software and advanced excel skills Excellent analytical, strategic planning, leadership and communication skills Knowledge of foreign exchange, commodity pricing and cross border regulations advantageous Strong knowledge of: trade finance instruments, IFRS and financial reporting, treasury and cash management, cross-border taxation and regulatory environments. Good understanding of: FX markets and hedging, commodity trading mechanics, supply chain financing. Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with ERP/reporting tools. Strategic thinking with strong commercial acumen Ability to balance risk and growth Strong decision-making and problem-solving capability Excellent stakeholder management (internal & external, including banks) High level of autonomy and ownership Entrepreneurial mindset (start-up mentality within structured environment) Highly driven, results-oriented, and resilient Strong integrity and accountability Ability to operate in complex, multi-country environments Adaptability and agility in evolving contexts Strong communication and influencing skills