Treasury & Trade Finance Officer

Ghobash Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial institution in Abu Dhabi is seeking a full-time finance assistant to manage financial resources, monitor cash flow, and handle trade finance transactions. The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor's degree in Finance or a related field and at least 3 years of experience in a similar role. Strong MS Office skills and attention to detail are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years similar experience in a financial institution or a private entity.
• Must be able to work independently and be highly meticulous.

Responsibilities

• Assist the finance department in managing financial resources.
• Monitor the company’s daily cash position and cash flow.
• Handle trade finance transactions and maintain banking relationships.
• Assist with short- and long-term intercompany settlements.

Skills

Good MS Office skills

Knowledge of Oracle ERP

Ability to work independently

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelors degree in Finance, Banking or relevant field

Job description

Job Purpose:

• To assist the finance department in managing the companys financial resources including cash management liquidity management foreign exchange risk management and regulatory compliance.
• To handle the trade finance transactions (mainly letters of credit and bank guarantees).
• To reconcile bank statements and maintain banking relationships.

Treasury Management

• Monitor and analyse the companys daily cash position to cover cash commitments and coordinate/optimize the short-term and long-term borrowing
• Manage cash flow income liability obligations and assets
• Pool cash from all secondary bank accounts when necessary
• Adhere to month-end cut-off schedules for reconciliations of all cash-related accounts all month-end processes and all related journal entries
• Prepare daily weekly and monthly reports on the cash position
• Assist with the companys hedging program
• Assist with risk management by identifying/recommending strategies to minimize foreign currency interest rate
• Assist with short- and long-term intercompany settlements and transactions
• Monitor and analyse bank fees and interest charges
• Maintain positive relationships with the banks
• Assist other departments (e.g. audit accounting) with month-end and ad-hoc information requests as needed
• Work with companys business units to prepare weekly/monthly/annual cash forecasts and other cash and borrowing projection models and establish metrics/key performance indicators
• Recommend and implement solutions to strengthen operational controls and incorporate best practices.

Trade Finance

• Preparation of banking documentation for letter of credit (LC) and collection bills Amendments TRs
• Checking of documents negotiated under LC.
• Process documentation required to be presented to banks for negotiation
• Follow up on all discrepancies acceptance payment and any disputes
• Ensuring Bills under Usance LC paid on due date by applying TR or requesting the same to be included in daily cash planning.
• Checking of Bank Charges pertaining to LCs / TR Interest Rates.
• Vetting texts for bank guarantees (both internally and with the relevant banks) and concluding on the acceptable text with the suppliers/customers.
• Processing the bank guarantee requests collection of guarantees from the banks and delivery of guarantees to the beneficiaries
• Maintaining a track record of all open trade finance items
• Ensuring the collection and cancellation of all bank guarantees after expiry (whenever the guarantees cease to be required)

Annual Budget

• Assist Senior FM in Preparation of Cash Budget.

Banking Facilities

• Review banking facilities documentation (renewals) for the Company and ensure in line with the Companys requirements.
• Manages the requirements of the banks for compliance with financial conditions / covenants.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in Finance Banking or any relevant field from a recognised University or Institution

Additional Information :

Skills & Professional Requirements:

• Good MS Office skills particularly strong capabilities in MS Excel.
• Working experience Knowledge on Oracle ERP
• Able to work independently and highly meticulous.

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years similar experience in a financial institution or a private entity

Attributes and Behaviours:

• Excellent strategic planning skills and able to interact with all levels
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time