Trade Finance Accountant

Tiger Recruitment Ltd.; 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

A reputable organisation within the polymers sector is seeking an experienced Trade Finance Accountant to join its finance team. This role is ideal for a finance professional with a minimum of 3 years' experience within the polymers industry, with a strong understanding of international trade finance, deal accounting, and end to end logistics. You will play a key role in managing trade finance transactions, maintaining strong banking relationships, and ensuring the accurate financial reporting of trading activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the accounting and financial administration of international trade finance transactions.
• Process and monitor letters of credit (import & export), bank guarantees, documentary collections, trade loans, and other trade finance instruments.
• Record and reconcile all trade transactions within the accounting system, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Work closely with the commercial and logistics teams to monitor the financial lifecycle of each trading deal, from purchase through to customer payment.
• Coordinate with freight forwarders, shipping lines, customs agents, and suppliers to ensure smooth financial processing of shipments.
• Build and maintain strong 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 reports, 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 and year‑end closing activities, external audits, and statutory reporting.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, IFRS, and company financial policies.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and reporting efficiencies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years' experience as a Trade Finance Accountant within the polymers, petrochemicals, commodities, chemical, or trading industry.
• Strong understanding of international trade finance instruments, including letters of credit, bank guarantees, documentary collections, and trade loans.
• Experience accounting for complex trading deals and understanding the commercial and logistical flow of import and export transactions.
• Strong knowledge of cash flow management, treasury, P&L, balance sheets, and financial reporting.
• Experience working closely with logistics, operations, commercial teams, and banking partners.
• Excellent reconciliation and analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong Excel skills and experience using ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar.
• Ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously while meeting strict deadlines.