Accountant – Trade Finance

The role is responsible for full-spectrum accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, cash flow management, and trade finance operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strong financial governance across the business.
 
Overview The role is responsible for full-spectrum accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, cash flow management, and trade finance operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strong financial governance across the business.Key ResponsibilitiesAccounting & ReportingPrepare final accounts and consolidated financial statements in line with standards and policies.Manage statutory filings, including tax, VAT, TDS, and regulatory returns.Produce periodic management accounts and support internal/external audits.Perform month/quarter-end reconciliations across key balance sheet accounts.Analyze financial variances and KPIs, recommending corrective actions.Maintain accurate transaction postings and support system/process improvements.Contribute to forecasting and ensure secure financial data management.Financial ControlsStrengthen internal controls by developing policies, procedures, and SOPs.Document and enhance accounting processes to ensure compliance and efficiency.Cash Flow & Trade FinancePrepare and monitor short- and long-term cash flow forecasts.Manage trade finance instruments (LCs, Bills for Collection, Bank Guarantees).Liaise with banks on import/export documentation, financing, and facility compliance.Oversee utilization, renewal, and repayment of trade and banking facilities.Budgeting & ForecastingSupport financial planning, annual budgets, revisions, and variance analysis.Payments ManagementValidate supporting documents and ensure timely processing of all payments.Conduct supplier reconciliations, ageing analysis, and resolve discrepancies.Maintain proper archiving of vouchers, documents, and bank records.Accounts ReceivableManage SOA issuance, collections follow-up, and resolution of billing issues.Ensure accurate posting of receipts and produce regular AR reports.OtherPrepare financial reports as needed and collaborate across teams to support decision-making.Profile & QualificationsBachelor’s in Accounting/Finance; ACCA preferred.Minimum 5 years of progressive finance experience.Strong background in reporting, consolidation, audit, cash flow, and trade finance.Experience in international trade and process improvement is an advantage.Strong analytical, communication, negotiation, and multi-tasking skills.Proficient in MS Office and ERP/accounting systems.

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