Trade Finance Officer
Elekta Gulf
مجموع سنوات الخبرة :15 years, 4 أشهر
• Managing day to day Operation in Trade Finance Operations.
• Checking and authorizing all import and export documentation such as letters of credit, shipping guarantees, and import/export bills.
• Checking of SWIFT messages received from the bank
• Checking of Documents and Discrepancy Advice received from the bank
• Preparing of LC applications for opening new LC
• Follow up with banks for LC’s, Amendments and documents
• Follow up with supplier and shipping company for documents.
• Providing instruction to shipping company and supplier to prepare documents as per the requirements in the LC.
• Preparing Murabaha application and provide instruction to bank on Murabaha Financing for documents under LC, Collections and open trade.
• Settlements of Import Bills under Local Currency and Foreign Currency
• Settlement of bills under LATR.
• Generating letters of credit, guarantees, Insurance and other financial documentation suppliers may need to initiate and complete international purchase deals.
• Managing the above process efficiently and accurately, in accordance with the applicable procedures, rules and Policies, and operational instructions laid down by the Managing Direction.
• Monitoring payment due date and control the Letter of Credit financed.
• Reporting on financing and international commerce facilities available with banks.
• Conducting regular business reviews of trade finance performance
• Advisory to internal purchase team regarding standard procedure of import/export trade finance and ICC rules
• Follow-up reports and observations of the internal and external audit to correct the mistakes
• Preparing and checking of Telegraphic Transfer request for suppliers.
• Booking forex deals with the banks for foreign currencies
• Assisting the logistic team for control of documents which are submitted to banks under letter of credit and collection.
• Protect organization's value by keeping information confidential
• Handling full cycle of Accounts Payable duties in high volume, fast-paced environment.
• Coding & entering vendor invoices into an ERP system approx. 250 a week.
• Handling approximately 5 Million US Dollar A/P work per month.
• Processing all wire transfers for special vendors.
• Making sure invoices are paid by set deadline; ensuring all is paid within 30 days of receipt.
• Maintaining records of all payments made - Ensured the accuracy of the amounts entered in the records and invoices of the firms.
• Maintaining A/P paid vendor invoices accordingly.
• Resolving 120+ invoices on payments hold issues per month.
• Responsible for obtaining monthly statements and ensuring all accounts are up to date.
• Reconciling 50+ Vendor’s accounts and monitoring non-payment.
• Accrual and reconciling statement month end.
• Checking and processing employee expense reports on a weekly basis.
• Assisting Account Managers, GL Accountants, and Staff Accountants with related projects.
• Handling Full set of Import Letter of Credits (ILC) Process & Availing Trust Receipt (TR) against the LC’s.
• Downloading Term Loan Outstanding Statement, LC & TR Outstanding statement from Bank Portal and reconciling with Companies record.
• Generating and reviewing reports for end of month processing.
• Providing general support to the Accounting Department.
• Review all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment
• Reconcile 50+ vendor's accounts
• Negotiate payment terms with vendors/suppliers
• Respond to all vendor inquiries
• Resolve invoice discrepancies
• Prepared bills, invoices and bank deposits
• Verify sales & Purchase entry of 30 clients as Monthly wise.
• Managed all incoming and outgoing invoices.
• Monitored credit limits
• Assisted with month-end closing
Master of Business Administration
Master of Commerce
Bachelor Degree: Bachelor of Commerce Islamiah College, Thiruvalluvar University Graduated, 2003 - 2006