Assistant Manager Treasury (Trade Finance)

Bestway Consultancy Services; Islamabad; On-site; PKR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Bestway Consultancy Services is seeking a Treasury & Trade Finance professional to manage daily cash, LC processing, and SBP compliance in Islamabad. You will coordinate with banks, insurers, and internal teams to ensure timely import settlements and regulatory filings.

Ideal candidates have 2–3 years’ experience in treasury or trade finance, with MS Office and SAP proficiency, and a strong grasp of import documentation and insurance coordination.

Qualifications

• MBA/MS in Finance or ACCA/CFA is required.
• 2–3 years of experience in treasury, banking, or trade finance operations.
• Experience in automotive sector is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily cash positions and prepare rolling cash flow forecasts.
• Manage running finance and overdraft facilities to optimize funds.
• Open and process Letters of Credit (LCs) for imports per banking procedures.
• Ensure SBP compliance, FX requirements and import policies.
• Prepare import documents including invoices, BLs, GDs, insurance, and Form-I.
• Coordinate with banks and clearing agents for document processing and shipment clearance.
• Arrange marine insurance coverage for imported vehicles, CKD kits, and spare parts.
• Coordinate with insurers and surveyors for claims and settlements.
• Handle PSW filings and other import-related regulatory documentation.
• Maintain records of treasury and trade finance transactions with stakeholders.

Skills

Treasury operations

Banking coordination

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Education

MBA/MS in Finance or ACCA/CFA

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

To manage daily treasury operations, cash flow and fund management, trade finance activities, banking relationships, and marine insurance coordination, ensuring timely execution of import transactions and compliance with State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) regulations and applicable company policies.

Job Description

• Monitor daily cash positions across all bank accounts and prepare rolling cash flow forecasts to ensure adequate funds for business operations and financial obligations.
• Manage the utilization of running finance and overdraft facilities to optimize fund availability and minimize financing costs.
• Manage the opening and processing of Letters of Credit (LCs) for imports, including CBU/CKD units and spare parts, in accordance with applicable banking procedures.
• Ensure compliance with State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) regulations, foreign exchange requirements, HS code specifications, and applicable import policies.
• Prepare, verify, and maintain import documentation, including invoices, Bills of Lading (BL), Goods Declarations (GD), insurance documents, and Form-I.
• Coordinate with banks and clearing agents to ensure timely processing and retirement of import documents and clearance of shipments.
• Arrange marine insurance coverage for imported vehicles, CKD kits, and spare parts, ensuring timely issuance of policies and adequate shipment protection.
• Coordinate with insurance companies and surveyors for damage or loss claims, ensuring timely submission of supporting documents and follow-up for claim settlement.
• Manage regulatory reporting and documentation through Pakistan Single Window (PSW), including Form-I, E-Forms where applicable, and other import-related filings.
• Maintain accurate records of treasury and trade finance transactions while coordinating with banks, insurers, clearing agents, and internal stakeholders to ensure timely execution and regulatory compliance.

Experience & Qualification

• MBA/MS in Finance or a relevant professional qualification such as ACCA or CFA.
• 02–03 years of relevant experience in treasury, banking, or trade finance operations.
• Experience in the automotive sector will be an added advantage.

Specific Requirements

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SAP.
• Sound knowledge of SBP regulations, foreign exchange procedures, and trade finance operations.
• Practical experience in LC processing, import documentation, and banking coordination.
• Knowledge of marine insurance arrangements and claims handling.
• Strong coordination, communication, and documentation skills to liaise effectively with banks, insurance companies, clearing agents, and internal stakeholders.