Global Trade Finance Accountant (Polymers)

Tiger Recruitment; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Tiger Recruitment is seeking an experienced Trade Finance Accountant for a reputable polymers sector organisation in Dubai. You will oversee international trade finance transactions, maintain banking relationships, and ensure accurate financial reporting across end-to-end trading activities.

The role requires a minimum of 3 years in trade finance within polymers or related industries, with strong LC, bank guarantee and export/import experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience as a Trade Finance Accountant in polymers/petrochemicals/commodities/trading.
• Strong understanding of international trade finance instruments (LCs, bank guarantees, documentary collections, trade loans).
• Experience with complex trading deals and end-to-end import/export flows.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounting and financial administration of international trade finance transactions.
• Process and monitor letters of credit (import/export), bank guarantees, documentary collections, trade loans.
• Record and reconcile trade transactions in the accounting system ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Collaborate with commercial and logistics teams to monitor the financial lifecycle of trading deals.
• Coordinate with freight forwarders, shipping lines, customs agents, and suppliers for financial processing of shipments.
• Build and maintain relationships with local and international banking partners.
• Prepare and monitor daily cash flow forecasts, treasury reports, and working capital requirements.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, P&L, balance sheets, reconciliations and financial analysis.
• Reconcile bank accounts, trade facilities, customer and supplier accounts, and inventory-related transactions.
• Monitor trade finance facilities, interest charges, and banking costs.
• Support month-end/year-end closing, audits, and statutory reporting.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, IFRS and company policies.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and reporting efficiencies.

Skills

Trade finance accounting

Letters of credit

Cash flow management

Financial reporting

ERP collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Tiger Recruitment is seeking an experienced Trade Finance Accountant for a reputable polymers sector organisation in Dubai. You will oversee international trade finance transactions, maintain banking relationships, and ensure accurate financial reporting across end-to-end trading activities.

The role requires a minimum of 3 years in trade finance within polymers or related industries, with strong LC, bank guarantee and export/import experience.