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 in Islamabad seeks a Treasury and Trade Finance professional to manage daily cash, banking relationships, and LC processing for imports, ensuring SBP compliance. You will coordinate with banks, insurers, and internal teams to keep funds available and transactions timely.

The role requires 2–3 years in treasury or trade finance, MBA/MS in Finance or ACCA/CFA, and proficiency in MS Office and SAP.

Qualifications

• MBA/MS in Finance or ACCA/CFA or equivalent.
• 2-3 years of relevant treasury, banking, or trade finance experience.
• Automotive sector experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily cash positions and forecast rolling cash flows.
• Manage running finance and overdraft facilities to optimize funds.
• Open and process Letters of Credit for imports per banking procedures.
• Ensure SBP regulations, FX requirements, HS codes, and import policies.
• Prepare and maintain import documents (invoices, BL, GD, insurance, Form-I).
• Coordinate with banks and clearing agents for document clearance and shipment retirement.
• Arrange marine insurance for imported vehicles, CKD kits, and spare parts.
• Coordinate with insurers for claims and settlements.
• Manage PSW filings (Form-I, E-Forms) and other import-related filings.
• Maintain treasury and trade finance records with stakeholders.

Skills

MS Office

Coordination

Documentation

Education

MBA/MS in Finance or ACCA/CFA

Tools

SAP

Job description

Position Purpose

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

1. Monitor daily cash positions across all bank accounts and prepare rolling cash flow forecasts to ensure adequate funds for business operations and financial obligations.
2. Manage the utilization of running finance and overdraft facilities to optimize fund availability and minimize financing costs.
3. Manage the opening and processing of Letters of Credit (LCs) for imports, including CBU/CKD units and spare items, in accordance with applicable banking procedures.
4. Ensure compliance with State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) regulations, foreign exchange requirements, HS code specifications, and applicable import policies.
5. Prepare, verify, and maintain import documentation, including invoices, Bills of Lading (BL), Goods Declarations (GD), insurance documents, and Form-I.
6. Coordinate with banks and clearing agents to ensure timely processing and retirement of import documents and clearance of shipments.
7. Arrange marine insurance coverage for imported vehicles, CKD kits, and spare parts, ensuring timely issuance of policies and adequate shipment protection.
8. Coordinate with insurance companies and surveyors for damage or loss claims, ensuring timely submission of supporting documents and follow-up for claim settlement.
9. Manage regulatory reporting and documentation through Pakistan Single Window (PSW), including Form-I, E-Forms where applicable, and other import‑related filings.
10. 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.