Trade Finance & Treasury Manager

Role Description

This position reports to the Head of Treasury and interfaces with internal (Finance, Trading, Operations, Business & Risk Control, Internal Control) and external (financial institutions) stakeholders. Awin Resource International is committed to an employee-orientated, high performance culture that emphasizes empowerment, professional growth, personal growth, superior corporate culture, and the recruitment and on-going development of a superior workplace.

Specific Responsibilities

Individual to be involved in:

Trade Finance

• Apply for credit lines to banks when appropriate.
• Manage the term sheet discussion for new credit facilities & negotiation on the terms and conditions and pricing with the banks.
• Negotiate & coordinate with banks for financing transactions and ensuring that the deals are followed through. e.g. LC Issuance.
• Coordinate with banks on loans repayment, and ensuring timely repayment of loans.
• Ensure sound working capital management and optimal utilization of the credit facilities.
• Maintain strong relationships with banks and other financial institutions.
• Ensure financial security for each shipment is in good order before giving the approval to load/discharge.
• Work closely with the Structured Trade Finance team on structured trade transactions.
• Ensure adherence to contractual terms and credit policies.
• Oversee and train Trade Finance Executive
• Dealing with other bank-related issues.

Treasury

• Daily settlements and reconciliations of the financial instruments including FX, money market, interest rates, etc. Handle documentations such as ISDA and credit support agreements, and ensuring the daily settlement and confirmation of the financial instruments. Manage ad hoc change processes and various interface operational projects.
• Verify and make payment for subsidiaries.
• Responsible in obtaining receipts and issuing receipts voucher.
• Perform Bank Accounts opening and closing.
• Receive bank statements from banks.
• Perform check on daily bank balances
• Obtain bank charges and interest and preparation of ledger.
• Perform as cashier for petty cash.
• Cash flow management and forecasting of cash flow
• Verify that incoming/outgoing payments are made on time.
• Oversee and train Treasury Executive

Competencies

• Banking/Finance degree or professional qualification.
• Trade Finance, Treasury or Banking certifications will be advantageous.
• Minimum 5 years relevant working experiences in Corporate Treasury, Banking or Commodities Trading industries.
• Strong knowledge of financial instruments, settlement or fund management services.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Microsoft Office skills.
• Proficient in English and Mandarin (to deal with China’s associates).