Trade Finance Administrator

Recruit Digital; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services group in South Africa is seeking a Trade Finance Administrator to manage trade finance transactions. The successful candidate will handle administrative tasks, ensure compliance with regulatory standards, and assist clients with queries. This role offers a competitive salary package and benefits including medical aid and gym access.

Benefits

Medical aid contribution (Bonitas or Discovery)

Free staff gym access

Qualifications

• 2-4 years' experience in trade finance or credit operations (preferably SME funding).
• Experience with accounting or CRM systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Administer trade finance facilities and oversee implementation of new and renewed client accounts.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (FICA, AML) and act as FICA Custodian for the trade finance team.
• Process disbursements, track repayments, and manage settlement schedules.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Diploma or Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business

Tools

Xero

Sage

Job description

Salary : Up to R38,000 per month + Medical Aid Contribution + Gym Benefit

Job Type : Full-Time | On-site

We are recruiting on behalf of a dynamic financial services group supporting South Africa's SME sector through innovative growth finance solutions.

They are looking for a skilled Trade Finance Administrator to join their operations team and manage the end-to-end administration of trade finance transactions.

Key Responsibilities

1. Administer trade finance facilities and oversee implementation of new and renewed client accounts
2. Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (FICA, AML) and act as FICA Custodian for the trade finance team
3. Process disbursements, track repayments, and manage settlement schedules
4. Maintain accurate client documentation and assist with reconciliation and reporting
5. Support clients with queries and monitor funding usage and limits

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business
• 2-4 years' experience in trade finance or credit operations (preferably SME funding)
• Experience with accounting or CRM systems (e.g., Xero, Sage) is a plus
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills

Package

• Salary up to R38,000 / month
• Medical aid contribution (Bonitas or Discovery)
• Free staff gym access

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation making a tangible impact in the SME space.