Job Summary

To supervise and oversee the Trade Finance team as well as the trade finance transactions & services.

Job Responsibilities 1

Supervises the Trade Finance team members to ensure accurate and timely delivery of expected tasks.

Manages and oversees the trade finance reports (e.g., facility limits, utilization, and exposure) on a daily basis.

Handles any point of escalations related to the processes in Trade Finance

Ensures timely and safe handling of Trade Finance Instruments’ transactions, in accordance with the International Chamber of Commerce Uniform Customs and Practice for Documentary Credits.

Ensures that Trade instruments received/issued are in compliance with Group Treasury Policies and Procedures.

Ensures that transaction details are recorded to the General Ledger and the Banks Letter of Credit system

Conducts relationships that will enhance the overall efficiency of the company.

Acts as the liaison with Accountants, customers, and correspondent banks to settle all related documents.

Skills

Job Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledgeable of Basic Accounting Principles and PracticesKnowledgeable of the financial markets and bankingKnowledgeable of UCP 600, URC 522 and URDG 758Knowledgeable of SAP system

• ERP knowledge preferably SAP functional skills are a requirement to be successful in this role.

Job Experience

Minimum total 10 years of experience

3 years of departmental experience

Minimum 7 years in GCC

Competencies

Collaboration

Accountability

Resilience

Quality

Leadership

Creates Strategy - Developing

Drives Performance - Developing

Develops Future Leaders - Developing

Compliance Management L3

Banking Relationships L3

Letters of Credit L3

Treasury Systems L3

Accounts Payable L3

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Pubic Administration or business administration, and other related field

Professional Qualification in Certified Management Accountant (CMA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA)